The Himalayan mountain range, separating the plains of the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau, is an extremely ecologically sensitive zone. The range is among the youngest mountain ranges in the world and consists mostly of uplifted sedimentary and metamorphic rock. With a dynamic and
Climate change has been staring us right in the face for the better part of the century now and yet many of us do not believe while so many completely deny its existence. If you are a climate denier, go ask someone living in Madagascar
The world of sustainable construction has changed considerably over the last few decades. What started as a goal to save the planet has evolved into caring for the people on it, beyond the basic need to survive into a desire to thrive. With today’s technology
Today is the International Day of Forests. In 2012, the UN proclaimed the 21st of March the day to celebrate, raise awareness, and recognize the importance of all types of forests. Forests have an impact on every aspect of human life and on every ecosystem
Plastic particles in oceans across the globe have reached unbelievable levels, with over 170 trillion particles in the world’s oceans. A study has been conducted by a group of international researchers, which emphasizes the urgent need of taking accurate measures. The authors of the study
Climate change is becoming glaringly obvious in the mountain state of Himachal Pradesh, where snow cover has receded exponentially over the past couple of years. The entire North Western Himalayan region has experienced a pattern of decreased precipitation. The state of Himachal Pradesh has witnessed
Scientists have recently revealed that climate change-linked heat has worsened the impact of the drought in Argentina. The drought has been devastating for the country, with crops failing and water shortages affecting millions of people. However, despite the severity of the situation, it has also
Local green activists and other environmental groups have appealed to the central government to halt the construction of hydel projects in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. They warned that continuing the construction will lead to a situation worse than the recent disaster of land
The picturesque town of Manali in Himachal Pradesh is all set to get its first eco-friendly sewage treatment plant. The state government has approved the project and the construction is expected to begin soon. Under the sequential batch reactor system, approval has been granted for
In response to the haphazard dumping of plastic garbage in 70 sites around the state, the Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (PCB) has directed the Departments of Urban Development, Panchayati Raj, and Rural Development to take the necessary actions for the scientific solid waste