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THE COST OF PROGRESS: THE DEVASTATING EFFECTS OF AAREY FOREST DEFORESTATION.

Aarey Forest is a verdant 1,280-hectare patch of land in Mumbai, India, that is home to more than 5,000 trees and several species of flora and fauna. The forest has been in the news lately due to the deforestation that has been taking place there..

THE COST OF DEFORESTATION. Deforestation has several devastating effects on the environment, including climate change, soil erosion, and loss of biodiversity. Deforestation also has a significant impact on the water cycle, leading to changes in the availability of water in the region..

THE IMPORTANCE OF AAREY FOREST Aarey Forest is not just a patch of greenery in the middle of a concrete jungle. It is a critical ecosystem that plays a vital role in regulating the city's climate, providing clean air and water, and supporting the local biodiversity. The forest is also an important recreational space for the people of Mumbai..

THE PROPOSED METRO SHED. The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) has proposed the construction of a metro shed in Aarey Forest to house metro trains. The proposal has been met with protests from environmentalists and citizens who are concerned about the impact on the forest..

The proposed metro shed has been the subject of a legal battle between the MMRCL and environmentalists. The case has gone to the Supreme Court of India, which has ordered a stay on the construction of the metro shed until further notice..

There are several alternatives to the proposed metro shed in Aarey Forest. These include using an alternative location for the metro shed, reducing the size of the shed, and using underground tunnels to store the metro trains..

THE ROLE OF CITIZENS. Citizens have an important role to play in protecting the environment. They can do this by raising awareness about environmental issues, participating in protests, and voting for environmentally conscious leaders. Citizens can also reduce their own carbon footprint by making small changes in their daily lives..

The Way Forward. The way forward is to balance development with environmental conservation. This can be done by using sustainable development practices and protecting critical ecosystems like Aarey Forest. It is important to remember that environmental conservation is not a luxury, but a necessity for the survival of our planet..

The deforestation of Aarey Forest is a wake-up call for all of us. It is a reminder that we need to protect our environment if we want to ensure a sustainable future for ourselves and future generations. Let us work together to create a world that is balanced, equitable, and sustainable..

If not earth, Where? If not now, when? If not we, who?.

STUDENTS PARTICIPATED. RUCHI YADAV – 22/603 - SYBCOM YOGITA WANKHEDE – SYBCOM SNEHA SAH– 22/462 – SYBCOM PRITI MAURYA – 22/565 - SYBCOM.