Dr S.C. Lahiry

Climate change and its impact on water resources

Limiting global warming is crucial in controlling the ill effects of climate change like loss of water.

Posted on 03 Apr, 2018 03:52 PM

The issue of economic development is intrinsically connected with global warming. The temperature of the planet rises because of indiscriminate exploitation of its resources and destruction of the environment. The effect of global warming further intensifies temporal and spatial variations in precipitation, melting of snow and water availability.

Climate change could lead to extreme weather events like floods.(Source: IWP Flickr photos)

Is desalination worth its salt?

Desalination of seawater is emerging as a solution to global water crisis. India, too can benefit from it.

Posted on 06 Oct, 2017 11:56 AM

In India, fresh water is depleting fast with the rise in consumption for economic activities. Poor management of water resources has led to overexploitation of groundwater. The World Resources Institute’s March 2016 report said 54 percent of India was water stressed, with scarcity affecting every part of the country except the Himalayan region and the ghats.

Desalination of seawater could solve India's water crisis.

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