Scientists are rushing to understand the exact causes of the deadly flash flood that sent a wall of mud and water tearing through Himalayan river valleys on the China-Nepal border.
Lili Pike is a Staff Writer at Foreign Policy. She focuses on U.S.-China relations, China's foreign affairs, and the nation's response to climate change, with a keen interest in energy policy, sustainability, and the environmental impacts of mining. Lili's work has been featured in prominent outlets including Grid, The Messenger, and Bloomberg News.