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August 27, 2025August 27, 2025 thehighasia

A glacier’s lament for the Earth

by Israruddin Israr The journey began at tranquil Borith Lake, its calm waters mirroring the rugged grandeur of the Karakoram

January 3, 2025January 3, 2025 thehighasia

Last year broke heat records – will 2025 be more similar?

Roughly a quarter of the global population grappled with at least 30 days of dangerous heat this year, while the planet hit its hottest day on record in July. In 2024, there were 24 billion-dollar weather and climate disasters from January to November 2024 – a total second only to the 28 annual disasters experienced in 2023. Among them, the US logged one of its deadliest hurricanes as the furious storm Helene roared across the south-east and swept through Appalachian mountain towns.

July 26, 2023April 26, 2024 thehighasia

Climate change effects on Gilgit-Baltistan

Climate change, neoliberal development, resource capture by the elite and the powerful as well as unbridled mass tourism have posed potential threats to the inhabitants, their society, culture, health, and the fragile ecology of Gilgit-Baltistan.