Western Ghats have crossed tipping point, says ecologist Madhav Gadgil | Pune News – Times of India

Western Ghats have crossed tipping point, says ecologist Madhav Gadgil | Pune News – Times of India

Gadgil’s 2011 report recommended stronger ecological protections. He criticizes the government for ignoring his report. Local communities are suffering from the impacts on agriculture and fisheries. Gadgil urges immediate action to reduce the damage. PUNE: Western Ghats have deteriorated substantially and landslides are only going to increase, says eminent ecologist Madhav Gadgil, who has worked…

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