The devastating landslide in Wayanad on July 30 is yet another reminder that abundant caution and ample restraint are essential when using land and natural resources, especially in sensitive geographical zones. Lesser understood effects of global climate change are aggravating both anthropogenic and natural factors that disturb the ecological balance. As expected, the Wayanad disaster has revived discussions on various expert recommendations aimed at preserving this balance in the Western Ghats (WG).
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Gautam Aredath
Deccan Herald | October 10, 2024
The devastating landslide in Wayanad on July 30 is yet another reminder that abundant caution and ample restraint are essential when using land and natural resources, especially in sensitive geographical zones. Lesser understood effects of global climate change are aggravating both anthropogenic and natural factors that disturb the ecological balance. As expected, the Wayanad disaster has revived discussions on various expert recommendations aimed at preserving this balance in the Western Ghats (WG).
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