Down To Earth assesses the scenario. In the vast stretches of shimmering deserts of Rajasthan exist religious traditions deeply rooted in reverence for the environment. The forest-based religious system of Oran is one such tradition which has prevailed for centuries. Unfortunately, this self-reliant culture is fast disappearing as the desert economy tries to catch up with modern market logic. CSE Licensed to kill One person dies every hour in Delhi due to ambient air choked with particles.
Diesel exhaust is a major source of fine particles that are the most lethal .
Environmental regulators in California and elsewhere are putting the brakes on diesel cars. But transnational carmakers from Toyota and Ford to Mercedes are bringing diesel cars into India. While this is not against the law, it will certainly add to the body count in Indian cities. The rise and fall of the Blue Revolution Over half the world s human population is concentrated in coastal areas at risk from sea level rise and other hazards. Coastal zones also support a vast array of other life dependent upon healthy ocean ecosystems.