Tag: degradation of himalayan region

The Himalayan Mountains, browsing the northern part of India separating it from the Tibetan Plateau, currently faces many issues. Whether related to its public infrastructure, waste, and trash of all sorts, the Himalayas are in need of drastic change. Tourism rules this a part of India’s economy, with the constant in and out nature of anyone seeking to climb the mountains. With increasing urbanization within the area, an issue of waste management makes it so garbage is spewed everywhere. When we consider its higher elevation, indefinitely colder climate, and poor public infrastructure, the Himalayas are riddled with trash. People are willing to pay and clean the Himalayas, but some lack knowledge of different disposal methods and feel they are doing not have sufficient access to them...