Himalayan glaciers melting at exponential rate, threatening water and food security for 2 billion

A new report indicates that Himalayan glaciers are melting at an accelerating, exponential rate, with the thaw only beginning. This poses a direct threat to the water and food security of approximately two billion people who depend on glacial meltwater from major Asian rivers. The report underscores a critical climate tipping point, though specific data and regional breakdowns are not provided in this source.