From a deadly flood in Nepal to unstable slopes in the Alps, this episode explores how retreating glaciers and thawing permafrost are reshaping landscapes and increasing risk. As COP31 begins, scientists and residents reveal what these changes could mean for water supplies, mountain communities and the planet's future.
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