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If the last two years taught us anything, it’s to be prepared. From massive wildfires on the West Coast to frozen pipes in Texas, from a catastrophic derecho in Iowa to massive Nor’easters and hurricanes, the weather has become increasingly variable, unstable and unpredictable. And, in many cases, infrastructure and the government response to calamity, vulnerable or lacking.
While our completely solar-powered homestead, when combined with woodstove for heat in the winter, might tease us into complacency, we realize it’s impossible to predict the next turn of events in what seems to be Kunstler’s Long Emergency reality. My wife, Lisa Kivirist, and son Liam, and I are no stranger to disaster preparedness. We always have our stash of bottled water, stand-by flashlights and other lights, and even a solar-powered backpack for when we’re on the move. We have several go-to solar ovens that we use nearly every day in the warmer seasons to bake our zucch
All about India s Wild Life Protection Act, 1972 and the animals protected under the compassionate law Updated Jan 30, 2021 | 06:00 IST
More than 50 wildlife sanctuaries in India have been designated as tiger reserves and are protected areas under the Wild Life Protection Act, 1972 (WPA - 1972). Know all about the conservationist law WPA-1972. The Bengal Tiger | Photo Credit: iStock Images
Key Highlights
The iconic Bengal tiger India’s national animal is the top draw for safari-goers.
An impressive array of wild things can be spotted in India’s teakwood forests, grasslands, mountains, rivers, and other natural spaces.
India is blessed with dense forests and thriving, healthy ecosystems within its borders. The flora and fauna of India, some of them only endemic to India, makes India a hotspot for tourists. The country is also home to well over 2000 tigers - most of which reside and roam within protected reserves.