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Available until 11/13/2027 This is the land of sacred forests, snow-capped peaks, monks in red robes and hanging monasteries. Bhutan, a confetti hugged by the Indian and Chinese giants, is a small Himalayan kingdom almost cut off from the world. Today, the "land of the thunder dragon" is one of only three states in the world, along with Panama and Suriname, to have a negative carbon footprint. Thanks to its forests, which cover 70% of the territory and are protected by the constitution, it absorbs 3 times more carbon than it emits. If Bhutan captures CO2 thanks to its expanses of greenery, it also does not emit any when it comes to producing electricity. In Bhutan, it does not come from fossil energy but is 100% hydroelectric. The country produces its electricity thanks to its five dams supplied by water from the Himalayan glaciers. But despite its preservation efforts, Bhutan is not immune to the consequences of global warming. The country, dominated by peaks that culminate at 7,500 meters above sea level, has 700 glaciers and almost as many glacial lakes. With the melting of the ice, water reservoirs are being created, leading scientists to fear "mountain tsunamis". The Arte Reportage team obtained the exceptional agreement to accompany Bhutanese scientists to one of these lakes that is threatening to overflow. At an altitude of almost 5,000 meters, Antoine Védeilhé and Germain Baslé observed the imminent danger looming over the country. If the lake were to overflow, millions of cubic meters of water would pour into the valley below, engulfing thousands of lives in its path. After successfully protecting its forests, Bhutan is now looking to its mountains. It is urgent: according to the country's leading glaciologist, the question is no longer whether the glacial lakes will overflow, but when? #bhutan #himalaya #arte Subscribe to the ARTE channel / @arte Follow us on social media! Facebook: / artetv Twitter: / artefr Instagram: / artefr