Environment & Ecology

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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Risks of unchecked mining to trout fish in Jammu and Kashmir
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In the past decade, different fish varieties including Trout and Mahaseer were plentiful in the pristine glacier and spring-fed rivers/streams. However, due to rapid population growth and in order to…

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Fast Fashion: Through the lens of sustainability
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For a long time, we have produced more than we can consume and dispose of far more than the earth can renew and replenish. The fast fashion industry is one…

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Will Hygam wetland be lost to encroachment or is rescue around the corner?
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Last year’s theme for World Wetlands Day, celebrated on February 2nd of every year, was ‘Wetlands Action for People and Nature’, highlighting the importance of actions that will ensure wetlands are conserved…

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Air pollution reaches dangerous levels during winters in Kashmir
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Winter usually begins in the last week of November in Kashmir and ends in February. During this time, the valley receives ample snow, rain, and sleet, in addition to increased…

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