Devastation and Denial: The Himalayan Floods' Stark Reality Check The images of devastation pouring out of the Himalayas are a stark reminder that humanity's inaction on climate change is already exacting a terrible price.
Wednesday's flash floods, which have left over 600 dead and around 3,000 missing, are not just a natural disaster but also a symptom of our collective failure to adapt to the changing climate.
The Himalayan region is warming at an alarming rate, with scientists warning that it could lead to the collapse of glaciers and the triggering of massive floods.