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The role of climate change in the Nepal floods

NPR | By Julia Simon
Published August 27, 2026 at 5:43 PM EDT

The deadly flash floods in Nepal are not a surprise to many scientists. Glacial melt is accelerating because of climate change, putting millions of people at risk.

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Julia Simon is the Climate Solutions Correspondent on NPR's Climate Desk.
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