Bangalore
A Look into the Environment of
India's Tech City
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1 Quarter// A Lifetime of
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// January 5th- March 12th of 2018
One Student's Opinion:
What is the Environmental Status of Bangalore?
Below are 6 ideas of Bangalore I've heard floating around. Are they true?
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Water has been a key role in Bangalore's development from the ancient days. From dry wells to diverted rivers, what are the problems that Bangalore faces? What does the future of water resources look like?
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In a city expanding faster than ever, what happens to the waste? From policy to practice, there is a lot to be said for how the city deals with waste. Waste water, trash, and compostables are all elements to be considered.
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Though not facing the detrimental levels of other Indian cities such as Delhi and Mumbai, there are still concerns of the city's air quality. What are the contributors, concerns, and solutions?
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Once the Garden State of India, there has been a dramatic shift in the flora of Bangalore. Petitions and public resistance aside, what is the current state and future of the green city? Will the mythic tree-lined isles and abundant parks withhold the tide of gentrification?
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Culture clashes with current research as the view of fire remains in question. Cleansing? Controversial? Possibly both. How do fires impact the urban setting? What is being done, and what can we do?
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Animals are an important piece of Bangalore. From the dogs and cows that roam the streets to the wildlife that exists in the green belts, there is life to be found everywhere. What problems are prevalent? Who's working on the solutions?
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Photo credit, if not directly referenced, goes to the University of Washington Grand Challenge Impact Lab: Engineering India Blog.
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A special thanks to Tyler Ung for taking such lovely and artistic photos, and for letting me use them.
Looking Deeper
The things you hear from person to person vary. From professionals to activists, farmers to tech workers. All the topics discussed in my articles come from common conversations heard around town.
Asking someone about the environment of India is as biased as asking anyone about their hometown. They love it or hate it, and that shapes their view.
We are all just people.
The fact is, the world is a dynamic place. Looking through an educated eye, you can be depressed and inspired in the same moment.
There is work to be done, but never lose hope.
Without hope, we have nothing.
Without science, we have no discernment.
Be objective, be intelligent.
Solve our world's problems.
One small corner at a time.
come see Bangalore for yourself