DEHRADUN, March 24 -- The entire world is facing the repercussions of climate change, but in Uttarakhand, the impact of climate change is escalating at double the speed. The state is also witnessing an increasing frequency of natural disasters. With the exception of tsunamis, there is no major disaster in the world that does not affect Uttarakhand. This was stated by experts during the launch of the second edition of the book 'Making Molehills of Mountains: Tales of Uttarakhand's Climate Crises and an Uncertain Development Model' published by SDC Foundation.

The book was launched at the Doon Library and Research Centre, with former Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand NS Napalchyal, as the Chief Guest. In his address, he remarked that Uttarakh...