A flash flood in Nepal's Rasuwa district, triggered by a glacier collapse in Tibet, killed over 1,300 people and left thousands missing. The article argues this is not a natural disaster but a direct result of global warming, which is heating the Hindu Kush Himalaya at twice the global average. Nepal emits only 0.1% of global carbon, while the US, EU, and China account for the majority of historical emissions, highlighting stark climate injustice. The piece calls for legally binding carbon accountability, including a 5% Climate Damage Tax on fossil fuel profits to fund loss and damage, mandatory glacial risk audits for high-altitude infrastructure, and an international tribunal for climate crimes. It cites the estimated $1.2 billion loss from the flood, including three hydropower plants, and contrasts Nepal's meager aid with fossil fuel company profits. The author urges readers to consider who truly bears the cost of a warming planet.
