An environment conference has opened in Nepal to discuss global climate change, including the impact on the highest Himalayan peaks where snow and ice are melting ...

KATHMANDU, Nepal — An environment conference opened in Nepal on Friday to discuss global climate change, including the impact on the highest Himalayan peaks where snow and ice are melting.

Melting snow and ice have exposed the mountains and increased the risk of rock slides, landslides and avalanches. Scientists have warned the Himalayan mountains could lose up to 80% of their ...