Tag Archives: Nepal

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

Glacier melts caused by human activity

Posted on August 26, 2026 by borderslynn

Horrifying images caught by CCTV before transmission cut out: The catastrophic debris flow that struck Nepal and Tibet today was triggered by the collapse of a glacier high in the mountains. Why did this mountain collapse: Glacier melt is primarily … Continue reading →

Posted in anthropocene | Tagged climate change, death and destruction, extreme events, fossil fuel emissions, glacier melt, human activity, landfall, massive death toll, mountain collapse, nature, Nepal, no escape, overheating earth, Planet demise, Tibet | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: Nepal

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

Glacier melts caused by human activity

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