Srinagar, Dec. 14 -- Srinagar, often celebrated for its scenic beauty and pristine Dal Lake, is increasingly under threat-not from visible deforestation or construction alone, but from an invisible, insidious enemy: deteriorating air quality. Over the past decade, the city has witnessed a marked rise in air pollution, particularly during the winter months, posing serious health risks to its residents and threatening the delicate ecological balance of the Kashmir Valley.One of the key contributors to this crisis is the widespread use of wood, coal, and other biomass fuels for heating during the harsh winters. Many households, lacking access to cleaner alternatives, rely on traditional methods that release large amounts of particulate matte...