China’s Glacial Area Shrinks 26% In 60 Years, 7,000 Glaciers Disappear
New Delhi: China is staring at a water crisis in the mid-to-long term after the latest climate data showed a rapidly depleting glacial count. As many as 7,000 glaciers have disappeared completely, with the pace of glacial retreat accelerating year-on-year. Most of the glaciers are found in regions administered by China – in Tibet and…