Melting Point: The Himalayan Glaciers' Demise and Our Water Future The Himalayas, often referred to as the "Third Pole," are losing their glaciers at an alarming rate.
A recent study by a coalition of sustainability experts and researchers warns that the region is on the cusp of a catastrophic tipping point, threatening the water security of over 2 billion people in Asia.
The concept of "peak water" is particularly disturbing: it describes the moment when river flows begin their irreversible decline. This notion is not new, but its implications for Asia are dire.