Himalayan plunder: Ecology changing for the worse due to loss of forest cover, drying springs
States in the northeastern region faring the worst
Source: downtoearth.org.in
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Gangotri glacier retreated by about 300 meters last decade; Here's why?
According to different studies, the Gangotri glacier’s retreating rate has increased due to various reasons. Here’s why the retreating area is increasing every decade.
Source: india.com
Green energy at 6k feet: Mule dung based biogas plant to power villages en route Kedarnath | Dehradun News
The biogas plant will be set up here in Gauri Kund Dehradun: Around 7,000 mules are deployed each year during the Char Dham yatra to ferry pilgrims on the 16km trek to Kedarnath from Gaurikund. The authorities are now planning to put the massive waste generated by these animals to good use as clean energy, by setting up biogas plants that will convert dung to electricity to power villages in the region. In the first phase, the Centre has sanctioned Rs 35 lakh for the first such plant in Gaurik...
Source: indiatimes.com