Perched on the edge of paradise, India's hill stations are collapsing under the weight of their own popularity. What was once an escape from the chaos is now ground zero for an unfolding ecological disaster. Illustration by The Geostrata The hill stations in India, which were once peaceful havens, are now being heavily burdened by both permanent and transient populations. This article examines the carrying capacity in terms of ecological, infrastructural, and socio-economic a

When the world envisions Earth's icy extremes, attention often turns to the vast, frozen frontiers of the Arctic in the north and the...

The Himalayas, also commonly known by the name "Third Pole," are a vitally significant component of the Earth's cryosphere. This great...