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As we close the week, stories of rescue and other troubles continue to pour out of #Chamoli district which was struct by a #Disaster
#Glaciers and #GlacierLakeOutburstFlood #GLOF were suddenly the buzzwords and entered the lexicon of the common man.
Recalling my stories:
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#Glaciers and #GlacierLakeOutburstFlood #GLOF were suddenly the buzzwords and entered the lexicon of the common man.
Recalling my stories:
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Here was an in-depth piece summarizing the current tragedy, the context, what is being done and of course, way forward
"The ecological sanctity of the rivers is critically compromised"
2/n https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/we-have-learnt-nothing-from-2013-uttarakhanddisaster/articleshow/80769505.cms
"The ecological sanctity of the rivers is critically compromised"
2/n https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/we-have-learnt-nothing-from-2013-uttarakhanddisaster/articleshow/80769505.cms
In my 2nd piece, it is scientist-turned-environmentalist Ravi Chopra who talks about the waning interest in #hydropower in #Uttarakhand, the deleterious effect of concentrated tourism of the #CharDham variety, and activism by local communities.
3/n https://www.indiaspend.com/indiaspend-interviews/well-being-of-the-himalayan-region-is-critical-for-all-of-india-725072
3/n https://www.indiaspend.com/indiaspend-interviews/well-being-of-the-himalayan-region-is-critical-for-all-of-india-725072
This was the best part .... my fav reasoning too.
The initial stretch of all Himalayan rivers should be considered as eco-sensitive zones. We must be more serious about protecting the environment with the use of the eco-sensitive zone notification.
#Himalayas needs this.
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The initial stretch of all Himalayan rivers should be considered as eco-sensitive zones. We must be more serious about protecting the environment with the use of the eco-sensitive zone notification.
#Himalayas needs this.
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