An Analytical Case Study of the Oil Well Blowout at Baghjan Oil Field, Assam: a Human and Environmental Perspective DOI Creative Commons

Ujjal Dutta,

Shivangi Kalita

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 14, 2024

Abstract The study analyses the oil well blowout that took place at Baghjan field in Assam, India, on 27th May 2020. This incident led to a significant fire 9th June lasted more than five months. tragedy degraded environment and inflicted substantial problems area's inhabitants. present employs analytical case approach various data sources unfold disaster its causes, impact, response. It also examines local inhabitants environmental impact tries analyze event comprehensively. resulted from technical malfunctions human errors, leading relocation of adjacent settlement refugee camps amidst global epidemic. However, it is essential mention many households received adequate compensation for their damages. has contamination air, noise, soil, water, causing damage fragile ecosystem rare species. research Normalized Difference Vegetation Index quantify changes vegetation cover resulting blowout, thus showing extensive affected region. shed light legal regulatory deficiencies alongside lack accountability transparency within Oil India Limited sector. Despite numerous proposals restoration, appears challenging revert previous state swiftly. reflects collective collaborative action protect preserve environment.

Language: Английский

Modelling spatiotemporal patterns of wildfire risk in the Garden Route District biodiversity hotspots using analytic hierarchy process in South Africa DOI Creative Commons

Phindile Siyasanga Shinga,

Solomon G. Tesfamichael,

Phila Sibandze

et al.

Natural Hazards, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 29, 2024

Abstract The increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires necessitate effective risk management in biodiversity hotspots to mitigate the potential impacts wildfire hazards. study utilised a multi-criteria decision analysis-analytic hierarchy process (MCDA-AHP) model analyse patterns Garden Route District (GRD), focusing on Western Cape, South Africa. used weight assignment overlay analysis evaluate factors, including human, topographic, climatic using data from Landsat WorldClim 1991 2021. was validated MODIS historical fire Global Forest Watch database Confusion Matrix, with burned area extent identified differenced Normalized Burn Ratio (dNBR). results show that despite 53% most area, only 12% burned, high-risk zone accounting for 11%, indicating higher likelihood spreading intensifying. reveal weak positive correlation (r = 0.28) between occurrences areas negative − 0.27) seasons. Human factors significantly impact propagation zones, while topographic have less influence, lower ignition. findings 26% zones southwestern region dominated GRD hotspots, 27% were low-moderate-risk northwestern parts. this can aid assigning risk-based criterion weights support decision-makers regional global prevention management.

Language: Английский

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A multifaceted approach to expanding conservation efforts in the Pan-Himalayan landscape DOI
Maroof Ali, Zhongde Huang,

Yang Bai

et al.

Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 143783 - 143783

Published: Sept. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Spatio-temporal mapping and climate change impact on current and future expansion of P. roxburghii in the Himalayan Biodiversity Hotspot DOI
Mohammed Asif Chowdhary, Vikas Sharma, Hari Shankar Gadri

et al.

Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 197(3)

Published: Feb. 20, 2025

Language: Английский

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Restoration in the Western Himalaya: a systematic review of current efforts and implications for the future DOI Open Access

Aashra H. Iype,

Kulbhushansingh Suryawanshi, Munib Khanyari

et al.

Restoration Ecology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 10, 2025

The Western Himalaya faces significant ecological challenges, including deforestation, biodiversity loss, and unsustainable development, prompting extensive restoration efforts. These scattered practices, ranging from large‐scale afforestation to more nuanced strategies, remain under‐assessed. Therefore, we undertook a systematic review following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta‐Analyses guidelines, identifying dominant research themes various trends in practices detect knowledge gaps propose future priorities. We analyzed 100 peer‐reviewed gray literature articles January 1990 February 2024. Most interventions were reported Uttarakhand (53.7%, n = 183), followed by Himachal Pradesh (27.9%), Ladakh (10.3%), Jammu Kashmir (8.2%). Afforestation was the practice (34.3%, 117), concentrated Ladakh, while forest (17.6%, 60) ( 56). Research centered on “Restoration Techniques” (37.5%) “Stakeholder Engagement” (22.7%), “Policy & Governance” “Climate Change Mitigation Adaptation” under‐represented. Restoration goals primarily targeted “Ecosystem Functioning Services” (32%) “Biodiversity Enhancement” (22%) but largely ignored “Disaster Resilience” “Water Management.” Nearly half of species planted non‐native (47.6%), with median four per site, monitoring inconsistently reported, raising concerns about long‐term outcomes. Natural regeneration notably understudied, tokenistic tree‐planting drives rampant, particularly Trans‐Himalayas. suggest that ecology its application Himalayan ecosystems should be prioritized, together collaboration practitioners adoption consistent address landscape's unique challenges.

Language: Английский

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Tourism as an Enabler of Economic Sustainability in Europe DOI
Stavros Kalogiannidis, Stamatis Kontsas,

Vasileios D. Spanos

et al.

Springer proceedings in business and economics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 117 - 142

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Biodiversity Conservation as an Optimistic Approach to Tackle Climate Change in the Indian Himalayan Region DOI
Anil Kumar,

Monika Chauhan,

Vaneet Jishtu

et al.

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Where the Wild Things Are: Identifying the Factors Behind and Mitigation Measures for Biodiversity Conservation Crisis in Himalayas DOI

Chandranshu Tiwari,

Mala Rani

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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A Comparative Analysis of Sustainable Development in Bhutan Himalaya and India Himalaya, from a Conservation Perspective DOI
Tej Kumar Nepal,

S. B. Ghosh

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Spatiotemporal range dynamics and conservation optimization for endangered medicinal plants in the Himalaya DOI Creative Commons

F Liu,

Winnie W. Mambo,

Jie Liu

et al.

Global Ecology and Conservation, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. e03390 - e03390

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Microplastic pollution in the glaciers, lakes, and rivers of the Hindu Kush Himalayas: Knowledge gaps and future perspectives DOI
Shahid Ahmad Dar, Khalid Muzamil Gani

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 976, P. 179304 - 179304

Published: April 9, 2025

Language: Английский

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