The 9,000 gigatons of ice lost from glaciers since 1975 are roughly equivalent to "an ice block the size of Germany with the ...

Most of Asia's major rivers find their source on the Tibetan plateau. However as the global temperature rises, Tibet’s glaciers are melting and grassland permafrost is thawing at an alarming rate.

The Tibetan Plateau, often referred to as the “roof of the world,” is witnessing a surprising transformation. Many lakes ...

While many lakes worldwide are shrinking, the northern Tibetan Plateau is experiencing a dramatic expansion. Satellite images ...

"The study provides the first complete picture of precipitation on the Tibetan plateau over the past ... explored the links between climate change and dramatic political and social upheavals.

suggesting that as the climate became colder and drier, people migrated into the river valley, Li explains. Previous research had proposed that river valleys on the southern Tibetan Plateau may ...

In ancient China, spring rains were called "as precious as oil" for their vital role in nature's spring revival. Today, a ...

"The effects of climate change are obviously of great importance in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and to the environments and communities that line the rivers emanating from the plateau. This study ...

A new research underscores how future increases in methane emissions could significantly influence ozone recovery, ...