Environment & Ecology

The silent crisis: A 75% land transformation and 68% decline in wildlife
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Humans have substantially changed a staggering 75% of our planet’s ice-free land surface while wildlife populations have decreased by an average of 68% in just four decades. The leading cause…

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Cement factories in Kashmir must balance the relationship between economic gain & environmental protection
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Kashmir Valley is known for its natural beauty and wildlife throughout the world. However, the fragile ecosystems of Kashmir are facing a lot of problems that require immediate attention. Among…

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How the air quality is affected and ways to improve it
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The magnificent valley of Kashmir is a popular tourist destination in India and is regarded as having a pure and pristine environment. Lamentably, this side of the story lives no…

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Alligator gar in Dal Lake: A matter of grave concern for native aquatic species
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Dal Lake, with its stunning natural beauty, has been drawing people to Kashmir Valley for decades. Other than attracting thousands of tourists worldwide, the lake is home to many species…

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The importance of World Environment Day and its relevance in Kashmir
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World Environment Day isn’t just another day on the calendar; it’s a call for everyone to work together and do something to protect our planet. Every year on June 5,…

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Climate change is about more than simply more intense heat waves
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A rise in annual average temperatures is not certain, despite the fact that global warming is a consistent tendency. Due to variations in the weather on a daily basis and…

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How Indiscriminate Use of Pesticides is Impacting the Apple Farming in Kashmir 
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Kashmir is majorly an agriculture-dependent region. Apart from agriculture, Kashmir’s economy is highly dependent on Tourism. The snow-capped mountains, serene lakes, and lush green valleys in Kashmir attract a lot…

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Why Does Ethics in Bird Watching Matter?
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Every year, World Migratory Bird Day is observed on May 13, when birders from around the world come together to enjoy birding. It is actually an awareness programme aimed at…

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Glee and woe of lithium deposits in Reasi district of J&K
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Recent data from NASA indicates that the last eight years have been the hottest on record. The results have already begun to show, with major floods in many regions of…

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Land Subsidence – Could we see a repeat of Joshimath in Chenab Valley?
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By Kainat Aziz & Adeela Hameed The historic town of Joshimath in Uttarakhand will be lost if an under-construction National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) project, the Tapovan-Vishnugad hydropower project, near…

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