The Hindu Kush-Himalayan Region

Images from the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region--including Bhutan, Nepal, China, Tibet and India

The Himalayas: A Special Report

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Floods, droughts, wildfires, windstorms, water contamination and illnesses plague the 1.3 billion people who live in the watersheds directly supplied by glacial melt from the Hindu Kush-Himalaya region.

“Crude” Director Joe Berlinger Fights Against Chevron’s Subpoena

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A documentary filmmaker lands his own day in court against the oil giant.

Flooding Inundates Southern China

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Economic and human losses soar as heavy rainfall continues in Southern China.

Asian Carp Capture Renews Fears of Great Lakes Invasion

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A 20-pound fish netted six miles from Lake Michigan has reignited the debate over closing off Chicago-area locks to protect the region’s sportfishing industry.

More Houses Submerged as Water Levels Rise in Pakistan’s Attabad Lake

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Officials have begun blasting boulders to expand the spillway of glacial melt.

USGS Reports Declining Water Supply, Rising Mineral Wealth in Kabul

Mining for Kabul's untapped reserves could further compromise the area's already fragile water resources

Interactive Map: Top Ten Global Oil Spills

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Details of the ten worst oil spills in history by volume, date, location, and company damages.

Bottomless Precedent: BP Gulf Gusher Endemic to Global Oil Problem

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Big spills and bigger damage to people and water resources around the globe.

Indian Cities Face Sanitation Challenge

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A recent survey on sanitation in India’s cities reveals the need for dramatic changes.

Southern Australian State Plans to Save Additional 5 Billion of Liters of Water

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Australia Tackles water scarcity in New South Wales by funding projects such a recycled water for irrigation.

Blooming Controversy: What Is Killing the Wildlife in Kenya’s Lake Naivasha?

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Drought, flower farms, and pesticides are damaging the already shallow lake.