Mountains

Moving mountains

FIRST published in 1997, the book is a contribution to Chapter 13 of Agenda 21 of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (unced). The world's mountains finally received the

Publication Date:

14/04/1998

Source: Down to Earth

Vol:

6

Issue:

19980415

pp:

0

Tags:

Ecosystems, Mountains, Watershed Development, Natural Disasters

India

Is Mt Everest the tallest peak?

Scientists studying the evolution of the highest Himalayan peaks will soon announce the exact elevation of Mt Everest at present.

Publication Date:

14/05/1993

Author(s): Prakash Khanal

Source: Down to Earth

Tags:

Mountaineering, Mountains, Himalaya, Science And Technology, Research, Scientists

Environment

Scholars focus on degradation of mountains

MOUNTAINS have always enjoyed a special status. Their beauty and mysticism have inspired poets, philosophers and even fairy-tale tellers. We accept their importance as sources of minerals and water,

Publication Date:

14/04/1993

Author(s): S Mukherjee

Source: Down to Earth

Vol:

1

Issue:

19930415

pp:

0

Tags:

Environment, Mountains, Land Degradation, Wildlife, Pollution

Agriculture

Global warming causes extinction of species

Scientists warn a rise in temperature will reduce the habitable area in North America's mountains and cause a reduction in the number of mammal species.

Publication Date:

30/12/1992

Source: Down to Earth

Tags:

Mountains, Global Warming, Endangered Species, Mammals, Science And Technology, United States Of America (US)