Development- Once the most prized singularity of 20th century, today is viewed as grim reality given the onslaught of projects which threaten the environment and society. Be it Narmada dam or bullet train corridor in India, all have come under fire. With climate change debate picking up momentum due to the efforts of the future generation of leaders, development has been garnering even further bad reputation. We forget that though this is the same development which has for centuries and generations helped mankind build its civilization and protect it from external forces. For instance, the Harappa Civilization is known for […]
Category: Indus Valley
ILR AND THE HIDDEN PRICE
The world in name of globalization and development is fast destroying the very environment it inhabits. With uncontrolled emissions, melting glaciers, frequent floods and hurricanes- climate change and societal damage are a very real threat. And yet the governments world over, despite signing landmark treaties, are either backtracking or giving catastrophic environmental clearances, such as Brazil allowing for mining in the world’s largest carbon Sink- the Amazon, thereby stimulating irreversible damage to local culture and endangered species. However, joining the league are other countries like the USA and now our very own India (with the ILR scheme). India’s ILR project […]
The Anthropogenic Climate Change
Climate is the centrifugal force which de facto is the lifeline of all things that exist- cultural practices, societies, commerce or political charters. It has for ages dictated the way mankind has functioned and the 21st century is no different. Climate has been altering the world map, catalyzing large scale migration and prompting immediate global climate action. With the Paris Treaty coming into force on November 4th, Marrakech defining the future action plan and Fiji being all set to host COP23 in Bonn- the bar has been set high. However the real question is how far-fetched is the idea of […]