Well, the world seems to be experiencing more than just an economic crunch; its the environment that calls our attention this time. And a very recent and satisfying example to this continuing problem is being Observed right here in India. The Sunderbans as many would be aware of is the largest deltaic region in the world. This swampy archipelago spread over a 2600 sq km area is also a well known biological hotspot.
To everybody's knowledge, the rising of sea levels is a very concerning prediction regarding the consequences of climate change. With the sea level rising in some regions of the Bay of Bengal at 3.14 milli metres anually against a global average of 2.2 mm, it threatens the low lying areas of eastern India. Climate experts had warned that the the rise in temperatures would eventually result in a lot of activity in the Indian continent such as floods, storms and other natural disasters. With the aforesaid concerns, the situation got even worse when scientists observed a surprising growth of mangroves on the river Ganga.This was due to a phenomenon called the "extension of the salt wedge" which would eventually salinate the groundwater of the region and turn agricultural lands barren in the adjoining area.And that my dear friends means that the country's biggest river now faces an unprecedented flow of saline water, thus threatening various fresh water ecosystems depending upon the river.
The government of India has certainly given vent to the concerns regarding the river and I expect necessary action would be taken soon. But the question still remains- will a temporary solution be enough to change what requires a global incentive? I leave you to find that answer.....