Microplastic pollution in the Himalayas: Occurrence, distribution, accumulation and environmental impacts

A Talukdar, S Bhattacharya, A Bandyopadhyay… - Science of the total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastics have been reported from various ecosystems including lakes, ponds,
wetlands, mountains, and forests globally. Recent research works showed microplastic …

The changing water quality of lakes—a case study of Dal Lake, Kashmir Valley

R Kumar, S Parvaze, MB Huda, SP Allaie - Environmental monitoring and …, 2022 - Springer
Lakes throughout the globe have been gravely altered or degraded at a pace much more
significant than their restoration. In the heart of Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and …

Microplastics in the high-altitude Himalayas: assessment of microplastic contamination in freshwater lake sediments, Northwest Himalaya (India)

K Neelavannan, IS Sen, AM Lone, K Gopinath - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
In this study, we assess the magnitude, type, and sources of microplastic (MP) in lake bottom
sediments collected from freshwater Anchar Lake, located in the Kashmir Valley, Northwest …

Machine learning-based spatial-temporal assessment and change transition analysis of wetlands: An application of Google Earth Engine in Sylhet, Bangladesh (1985 …

M Waleed, M Sajjad, MS Shazil, M Tariq, MT Alam - Ecological Informatics, 2023 - Elsevier
Wetlands are crucial ecosystems as they enhance the quality of groundwater, protect from
natural hazards, control erosion, and provide habitat to rare species of flora and fauna …

A novel GIS-based multicriteria analysis approach for ascertaining the catchment-scale degradation of a Himalayan wetland

I Rashid, S Aneaus, SA Dar, O Javed… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Wetland degradation through a diverse spectrum of anthropogenic stressors worldwide has
taken a heavy toll on the health of wetlands. This study examined the health of a semi-urban …

Land system transformations govern the trophic status of an urban wetland ecosystem: Perspectives from remote sensing and water quality analysis

SA Dar, I Rashid, SU Bhat - Land Degradation & Development, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Globally, urban wetlands are facing immense pressure from land use land cover changes
(LULCCs) and associated water quality degradation that is severely affecting the trophic …

Identification of anthropogenic contribution to wetland degradation: Insights from the environmetric techniques

SA Dar, A Hamid, I Rashid, SU Bhat - Stochastic environmental research …, 2021 - Springer
Wetlands provide various valuable ecosystem services and play a significant role in water
supplies, livelihoods, and irrigation of farmlands. Kee** in view the growing pollution and …

Machine Learning-Based Wetland Vulnerability Assessment in the Sindh Province Ramsar Site Using Remote Sensing Data

RW Aslam, H Shu, I Naz, A Quddoos, A Yaseen… - Remote Sensing, 2024 - mdpi.com
Wetlands provide vital ecological and socioeconomic services but face escalating pressures
worldwide. This study undertakes an integrated spatiotemporal assessment of the …

Evaluation of ecosystem services vis-à-vis perceptions and attitudes of local communities towards Wetland conservation in Kashmir Himalaya

SA Dar, I Rashid, SU Bhat, JA Dar - Environmental Development, 2024 - Elsevier
Valuation of ecosystem services along with the perceptions and attitudes of local
communities is crucial for sustainable management of wetlands. This study assesses …

Assessment of urban sprawl characteristics in Indian cities using remote sensing: Case studies of Patna, Ranchi, and Srinagar

V Chettry, M Surawar - Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2021 - Springer
The rapid urban growth in mid-sized cities of develo** nations has induced conflict
between development and the environment, often leading to urban sprawl. However, studies …