Lack of trees causing heat waves, other climate-induced events in Karnataka rain monsoon
Environmentalist Shailendra Kavadi is advocating for large-scale tree plantation in Karnataka's Kalaburagi district to combat rising temperatures and biodiversity loss. The initiative encourages students to participate in afforestation efforts to mitigate the impact of climate-induced heatwaves.
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Local afforestation projects are critical for climate adaptation and maintaining ecological balance in regions experiencing record-breaking heat.
Environmentalist and president of Bidar Parisara Vani, Shailendra Kavadi, has called for large-scale tree plantation in Kalaburagi district in Karnataka to mitigate rising temperatures and safeguard biodiversity, warning that climate change is already leaving a visible imprint on the region.
Addressing an environmental awareness and Van Mahotsava (forest festival) valedictory programme at the Karnataka Public School, Aurad (B), in Kalaburagi district on July 12, Mr. Kavadi said recurring heatwaves and other climate-induced events underscored the urgency of ecological conservation.
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He noted that rising global temperatures were threatening biodiversity and disrupting ecosystems. Even the disappearance of a single pollinator species, such as a butterfly, could have far-reaching consequences for honey production and crops dependent on pollination, including coffee, he said.
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