Ladakh bears brunt of global warming
The impacts of climate change are being felt in this highly susceptible Himalayan region Environment: Hidden in the folds of the mighty Himalayas is a valley that has not yet been overtaken by modernisation
Nomads
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Small is more
A small water harvesting structure can produce amazing economic crossover effects. The same may not be true for large canals
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Islands in the river
The insular but self sufficient existence of the marine nomads inhabiting the islands that pepper the Brahmaputra river as it winds across Assam illustrates how humans can adapt their lifestyle to harmonise with their surroundings. But it's a tou
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Drying wetlands
Ladakh's high altitude wetlands are under severe stress from the livestock population as well as tourist influx