The gradual increase in temperature-related fatalities among women in India since 2005, as revealed by recent analysis, raises concerns over gender disparities in coping with extreme heat.
Sonam Wangchuk expressed concerns about the detrimental impact of industrialisation on Ladakh, particularly on the environment, culture, and demography of the region.
Greenhouse gases are the most serious polluters in the environment, and the construction industry is responsible for 19% of them. Various activities such as lighting, cooling, and heating of building materials create significant environmental damage. Sustainable housing can considerably reduce this pollution.