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How increasing trekkers’ footfall is threatening Kashmir glaciers

Srinagar, Feb 20: The breathtaking landscapes of Kashmir, known for their pristine snow-capped peaks, are facing an environmental crisis due to rising pollution caused by trekkers. As adventure tourism gains popularity, the

Feb. 21, 2025

by Monitor News Bureau

Glacier Ice Loss Has Rapidly Accelerated Over the Past Decade: Scientists

Paris, France: Ice loss from the world’s glaciers has accelerated over the past decade, scientists said on Wednesday, warning that melting may be faster than previously expected in the coming years and drive sea levels higher. The world’s glaciers, which

Feb. 20, 2025

by Agencies

Surge in Lung Cancer Cases Among Never-Smokers Worldwide

The proportion of lung cancer diagnoses among people who have never smoked is rising, with air

Eurasian Otters resurface in Gurez Valley

Bandipora, Jan 30 (KNO): Once believed to be extinct in the Himalayan region, the elusive Eurasian

Another locust attack in India in July, warns UN’s FAO

New Delhi: India might face another attack of crop-munching desert locusts in July, the Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations (FAO) has warned amid an ongoing outbreak that has prompted the

Jun. 6, 2020

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Lockdown, toothless laws: Forest smugglers exploit situation to loot green gold in Kashmir

Srinagar: Covid-19 lockdown and new forest law with ‘bailable’ provisions has emboldened the forest smugglers to loot green gold in Kashmir. For the last two months, there has been a rampant felling of

May. 18, 2020

Business·Environment·Kashmir·Latest News

KCCI flags timber loot across Kashmir, asks LG to take action against erring officials

Srinagar: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry Saturday flagged “major loot and plunder” of green gold in the forests of Kashmir and claimed that the forest department had miserably failed to

May. 16, 2020

Environment·Kashmir·Latest News

50 years of Earth Day: Will we have 100?

By Kimberlee Hurley Today is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Started in 1970 in the wake of a number of environmental disasters, particularly the Santa Barbara, CA oil spill and burning

Apr. 22, 2020

Environment·Latest News·Opinion

Water insecurity rising in Hindu Kush Himalayan region: Study

Srinagar, Mar 1: Rapidly changing climate and inadequate urban planning is causing water insecurity in the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region, a new study said on Sunday. The study covering 13 towns

Mar. 1, 2020

Environment

Snow avalanches killed 100 people in last three years

Srinagar, Feb 25: Around 100 people have lost their lives in a series of avalanches triggered by heavy snowfall in the last three years. According to the data released by the Meteorological

Feb. 25, 2020

Environment

Thanks to Project Tiger: Majestic Hangul gets a new lifeline in Kashmir

Srinagar, Feb 23: Majestic Hangul has got a new lifeline after Jammu and Kashmir government decided to adopt `Project Tiger’ model to arrest the declining population of the critically endangered animal in

Feb. 25, 2020

Environment

Excessive use of chemical fertilizers poses serious threat to aquatic life

Srinagar, Feb 10: Experts have warned that excessive use of chemical fertilizers could lead to uncontrollable growth of algae and floating weeds which could have serious environmental implications. According to the official

Feb. 25, 2020

Environment

Climate change fallout: Kashmir glaciers lost 23% area in 60 years

Srinagar: A major environmental crisis is unfolding in Kashmir after a new study revealed that the Himalayan glaciers have lost 23 percent area in the last 60 years. Entitled “Stream flow response

Feb. 25, 2020

Environment

Breeders asked to avoid grazing in wet grasslands: Deadly parasite kills 35 sheep, infect 500 others

Srinagar: A lethal parasitical infection is fast spreading its tentacles among the livestock in North Kashmir. More than 35 sheep have so far died while 500 others were affected by the infection

Feb. 25, 2020

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Environment - Page 20

How increasing trekkers’ footfall is threatening Kashmir glaciers

Glacier Ice Loss Has Rapidly Accelerated Over the Past Decade: Scientists

Surge in Lung Cancer Cases Among Never-Smokers Worldwide

Eurasian Otters resurface in Gurez Valley

Another locust attack in India in July, warns UN’s FAO

Lockdown, toothless laws: Forest smugglers exploit situation to loot green gold in Kashmir

KCCI flags timber loot across Kashmir, asks LG to take action against erring officials

50 years of Earth Day: Will we have 100?

Water insecurity rising in Hindu Kush Himalayan region: Study

Snow avalanches killed 100 people in last three years

Thanks to Project Tiger: Majestic Hangul gets a new lifeline in Kashmir

Excessive use of chemical fertilizers poses serious threat to aquatic life

Climate change fallout: Kashmir glaciers lost 23% area in 60 years

Breeders asked to avoid grazing in wet grasslands: Deadly parasite kills 35 sheep, infect 500 others

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