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Papers by Vartika Singh

Precise measurement of geomorphometric parameters is significant for assessing watershed conditio... more Precise measurement of geomorphometric parameters is significant for assessing watershed conditions, nevertheless these are very difficult to measure accurately in context of the mountain ecosystems and the extensive areas. In the present research work drainage density has been used to assess the soil erosion by employing the Geographical Information System (GIS) for the Sarbari Khad watershed located in the lesser Himalayan region of the Himachal Pradesh, India. For assessing drainage density along with remotely sensed digital data, direct survey based large scale (1:50,000) topographical map have been used. The drainage density analysis unveiled that the Sarbari Khad watershed is vulnerable to surface erosion as well as soil degradation. Further, depending on the drainage density values the watershed has been classified under low, moderate, severe and very severe erosion categories. This classification revealed that about 60 percent area of the watershed suffers from very severe e...

International journal of health sciences

The recent events in the Himalayas have depicted more than ever, that we require development stra... more The recent events in the Himalayas have depicted more than ever, that we require development strategy for the Himalayas that assesses the susceptibility of the region and requirement for the safety of environment. There is no distrust that the economic growth is the need of the region, but this cannot come on the cost of the environmental degradation. The resource base of Himalayan watersheds sustains traditional mountain societies. However, driven by population explosion, the Himalayan environment has experienced the effects of extension and intensification of agriculture, deforestation; land use and land cover changes and land degradation. The fragile watersheds of Himalayan region are facing multiple and complex environmental crisis and challenges. Therefore, the objectives of the present paper are following – (i) to identify the key drivers for maintaining environment services of the Himalayan watersheds; (ii) to assess the resource base and processes operating within the waters...

Advances in Environmental Engineering and Green Technologies, 2020

Climate change is a word that we have heard hundreds of times, but what is it? Is it happening or... more Climate change is a word that we have heard hundreds of times, but what is it? Is it happening or is it something made by us? There are thousands of such questions, thoughts, doubt which come to our minds as soon as we hear the words “climate change.” Even though there are hundreds of research works and many more proofs stating that the climate change is happening, there is a side which has been generally overlooked, and that is what if the climate change that we look is just something made by us. Climate change refers to long-lasting changes in temperature, clouds, humidity, and rainfall around the world. Both local and global factors cause regional climate change. This difference is significant because if a regional climate change occurs on account of local factors, then these changes can be mitigated by local actions. This chapter explores flood hazard casting prediction of climate change impressions.

Journal of Nepal Geological Society, 2011

Civil and Environmental Research, 2011

Noise pollution monitoring and environmental impacts on human health in Dehradun City of India ar... more Noise pollution monitoring and environmental impacts on human health in Dehradun City of India are discussed. Major source of noise pollution includes transportation and frequent use of horn in vehicles. Dehradun is at a cross road and prominent national institutions like Survey of

Asian Journal of Chemistry, 2021

Heavy metals are ubiquitous and persistent pollutants thus pose a huge risk in nature. Lead is on... more Heavy metals are ubiquitous and persistent pollutants thus pose a huge risk in nature. Lead is one such heavy metals, which is known to cause many lethal/sub-lethal toxicities in aquatic animals. Lead is also known to cause phytotoxicities in aquatica and terrestrial plants. This study is an attempt to identify the bioaccumulation of lead in Labeo rohita and the location differences of the bioavailability in different tissues. High concentration and bioaccumulation were observed in specimens collected from various locations and found to be higher than the permissible limits for human consumption.

Circular Economy and Sustainability, 2021

India is a developing country and is laying emphasis on the infrastructure growth and is focusing... more India is a developing country and is laying emphasis on the infrastructure growth and is focusing on development of telecommunications, airlines, airports, ports, highways, railways, housing, power, motor vehicles, banking, manufacturing and others. The impact of development is seen on the environment in the form of air pollution, greenhouse gases emission, water pollution, land pollution, noise pollution, waste generation and its management, depletion of natural resources, loss of biodiversity, loss of water bodies, deforestation, threat to animal life and so on. An approach to balance development, environment impact and wellbeing of society is the need. Sustainable development, along with sustainable manufacturing strategies and sustainable performance measures, is required to facilitate and monitor the infrastructure growth, manufacturing growth and use of goods and services to keep a balance between environment and growth. For the infrastructure development, construction equipment are widely used and hence it is

MAUSAM, 2021

The environmental implications of rainfall pattern in replenishment of ground water system of Sah... more The environmental implications of rainfall pattern in replenishment of ground water system of Saharanpur region, located in western Uttar Pradesh, have been discussed. The mathematical analysis of rainfall dissimilarity of Saharanpur region for a period of 50 year (1959 to 2008) display a quite good range from 497.70 to 4357.5 mm with an annual average rainfall value of 1209.8 mm. The positive trend of departure from the computer value of average annual rainfall exhibits appropriate periods for recharge of ground water reservoir. The recorded data of annual rainfall during the last 3 year reveal values below the calculated annual average rainfall, pointing out negative trend. The statistical analysis of rainfall data involves computations of various statistical parameters, which also support the negative trend of rainfall. The prediction of expected future rainfall trend for a period up to 2018 has been made, which indicates a negative trend. The proposal have been incorporated to i...

International Affairs, 2009

Depending on one's point of view, climate change is a serious global threat, a multi-billion doll... more Depending on one's point of view, climate change is a serious global threat, a multi-billion dollar research industry, the subject of endless negotiations and lobbying, a potential source of North-South conflict, or a new basis for North-South cooperation. The last two are especially relevant to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), as it begins to focus on development, sustainability, and equity. The IPCC is an international scientific body charged with assessing the scientific literature on the existence, impact, and potential policy responses to climate change. Although initially the IPCC focused on climate alone, it has increasingly come to incorporate economic, social, and political factors into the scope of its work, both for enriching its analysis and guiding policy makers. In particular, there is considerable recog nition that in order for policy options to be both feasible and defensible, they must be germane to North-South cooperation. This will depend largely on how issues of sustainable development and equity are treated. This is not a simple social science versus natural science debate. Indeed, this would be a way of engendering cooperation between the two camps. As Amalric (1994) remarks, the greater the reliance on a social science continued on page 4 Climate change issue Sustainable development and climate change Tariq Banuri Defining vulnerability to climate change Mick Kelly and Neil Adger The sustainable livelihoods approach Franck Amalric What the concept of "governance" can do to mitigate climate change Matthias Finger Towards a global energy transition Ross Gelbspan A fair share: Demanding entitlements for an equitable and sustainable climate regime Shaheen Rafi Khan Capacity building and climate change Ambuj Sagar Climate change and environmental security