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  "id": 5253015,
  "title": "Nepal seeks climate justice after Himalayan disaster",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/nepal-seeks-climate-justice-after-himalayan-disaster",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T04:28:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/09/03/nepal-seeks-climate-justice-after-himalayan-disaster"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nepal is calling for climate justice following one of its worst climate-linked disasters that killed over 1,200 people and left more than 4,750 missing last week. The Aug 26 glacial collapse, triggered by melting glaciers due to climate change, destroyed villages, roads, bridges and hydropower dams on the China-Nepal border. Local residents expressed shock and anger, questioning why Nepal, a country that has contributed little to global warming, has suffered such a devastating disaster. Climate experts warn that the Himalayan region is warming at roughly twice the global rate, leading to more frequent and severe disasters. Nepal's leaders are urging the international community to provide long-term support to adapt to the rapidly changing mountain environment, emphasizing that it is a matter of climate justice rather than charity.",
  "summary": "The Aug 26 disaster brought grief and anger, with leaders, climate activists and victims asking: 'What have we done to deserve this?'",
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        "title": "Nepal seeks climate justice after Himalayan disaster",
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "‘It destroyed everything’: Nepal seeks climate justice after glacial collapse, says rich nations must answer for Himalayan catastrophe",
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        "title": "Nepal’s Himalayan tragedy: Climate catastrophe or warning failure?",
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        "title": "Nepal seeks climate justice after Himalayan disaster",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/nepal-seeks-climate-justice-after-himalayan-disaster-5293774",
        "published": "2026-09-03T09:15:01.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Step up preparedness for glacial lake outbursts, avalanches, MHA tells Himalayan states, UTs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/step-up-preparedness-for-glacial-lake-outbursts-avalanches-mha-tells",
        "published": "2026-09-03T14:46:54.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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