WhyEnvironmental Science?

1. WHY ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE?
NEW BACHELOR STUDENTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, 2019
AMULYA RATNA TULADHAR
PROFESSOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCES
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2. TIGER FOR BREAKFAST
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8. Population of Nepal 1.45 mya to 10 ya,
2010: Both axis logarithmic
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Population
Time from 1.45 m yr ago to 10 yr ago 2001
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16. Tiger Monitoring in Nepal
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17. Status of Some Wildlife Species
Wild buffalo
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Tiger 155
Gaur 333
Black buck 213
Swamp Deer 1715
Crocodile 81
Rhino 435
Elephant 129-180
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20. Sustainable Livelihood Activities
Mentha
Marmelos juice
Cane products
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21. Alternative Energy
• Reduces pressure in natural forests
• Saves time
• Improves health of the family, mainly women 21

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• THE END???
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32. The future is always present, as a promise and a lure.
Karl Popper
Which world
do we want?
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33. Now its the Unforgiving Child
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