Concrete Jungles in the Name of Development or Homes in Harmony with Nature?
Concrete Jungles in the Name of Development or Homes in Harmony with Nature? Concrete Jungles in the Name of Development or Homes in Harmony with Nature? Today, the word “development” has been narrowly reduced to tall buildings, wide roads, and cement–concrete structures. Whether it is cities or villages, farmlands or hills, the picture everywhere is the same: concrete jungles. But the real question is — is this development beneficial for human health, agriculture, and nature? Rivers, Streams, and Sand: The Loss of Water’s Natural Health Excessive construction has almost wiped out sand from rivers and streams. Sand is not merely a construction material; it is nature’s own water filtration system. When sand disappears, water no longer gets naturally filtered. As a result, in many places today, well water is no longer fit for drinking or even for irrigation. This is not development; this is a collective crime against water. Bungalows in Farml...