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The Himalayan village that confiscates single-use plastics
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people to stop using single-use plastic across the country. While many Indian cities are struggling to deal with plastic waste, one Himalayan village has shown the way in dealing with the problem. Lachun, in the northeastern state of Sikkim, has successfully banned single-use plastic and showcases eco-friendly alternatives. …
Spy satellites reveal extent of Himalayan glacier loss
Image copyright NRO/USGS Image caption The Hexagon images were declassified in 2011 and digitised for scientific study Images from Cold War spy satellites have revealed the dramatic extent of ice loss in the Himalayan glaciers. Scientists compared photographs taken by a US reconnaissance programme with recent spacecraft observations and found that melting in the region …
