Climate change likely contributed to Nepal glacier collapse, scientists say.
Scientists say climate change likely contributed to a glacier collapse in Nepal.
Why it matters. The assessment links climate change to glacier stability in Nepal.
What to watch. Further scientific assessments could clarify climate change’s role in the collapse.
Coverage
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Oldest first · UTCSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News“Climate change made deadly Nepal glacier and rock collapse more likely, according to analysis - AP News”
SourceReutersUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Reuters“Climate change likely to have helped trigger Nepal glacier collapse, scientists say - Reuters”
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Ranked 7th of 10.
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- 5.0
- Public-interest topic
- +1.0
- Public-interest terms in the text
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- High-reliability sources
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- Corroboration by independent outlets
- +0.8
- Score
- 8.8
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