The Supreme Court warned that unchecked ecological damage in Himachal Pradesh could wipe the State off the map. It initiated a suo motu PIL and demanded urgent action from the State and Centre.
Supreme Court Justice Sanjay Karol expressed concerns over the environmental impact of dam construction on the Sutlej River at the launch of a book on climate change. He emphasized the severe consequences of climate change on agriculture and urged for sustainable agricultural practices. Other justices also highlighted the urgent need for climate crisis action in India.
