Tag Archives: glacial melt

Nepal and hydroelectric projects (when all your eggs are in one basket)

Posted on August 30, 2026 by borderslynn

Understanding hydropower building approach: Fundamentals Hydropower, or hydroelectric power, harnesses the energy of moving water to generate electricity. It’s one of the oldest and most widely used renewable energy sources, relying on the natural water cycle to continuously replenish its fuel supply. Large dams and reservoirs … Continue reading →

Posted in anthropocene | Tagged catastrophic glacial collapse, early warning systems, glacial melt, hydroelectric projects, India, Indian rescuers, Nepal, Nepal army, rescue, science, trapped hydro project workers, USAID | Leave a comment

Fact: rich nations are largely responsible for the extreme effects of climate change

Posted on August 30, 2022 by borderslynn

Flooded areas of Pakistan look as though an ocean has deposited itself there. Hardly any land visible for the population to cling to whilst they await rescue. Scientists have long since explained why this has been progressively worsening over the … Continue reading →

Posted in anthropocene | Tagged carbon emissions, climate disaster, CO2, food aid, glacial melt, greenhouse gase, IMF, industrialization, investors, Karachi, monsoon, Pakistan, Pakistan bread basket, poverty, Sindh, vulnerable poor, wealth and poverty | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: glacial melt

Nepal and hydroelectric projects (when all your eggs are in one basket)

Fact: rich nations are largely responsible for the extreme effects of climate change

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