28/12/2025
Rails Through the Desert: Thar’s Ecology at Risk
In Tharparkar, coal transport and unchecked “development” are turning fertile desert life into barren land.
Around Gorano Dam, thousands of acres of pastures and native trees have been destroyed.
Rising heat, dust storms, and health issues now threaten both people and wildlife.
Read the full story below to understand what Thar is losing—and why it matters.
🔗 Read the full story here:
https://sindhclimate.com/2025/12/24/thar-under-siege-coal-railways-and-the-slow-death-of-a-desert-ecosystem/