When the Floodwaters Rise, So Do the Blame Games and the Billions The latest floods in Nepal and Tibet have claimed over 1,300 lives and left thousands more unaccounted for.
These disasters are a stark reminder of the catastrophic consequences of human choices that exacerbate natural hazards.
While climate change has certainly played a role in exacerbating these floods, it is a simplistic narrative that overlooks the complex interplay between development, infrastructure, and environmental degradation.