THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE MULBERRY INSECT FAUNA IN INDIA'S TEMPERATE AND SUBTROPICAL REGIONS

Abstract

Climate change is likely to be recognised as a severe threat to the existence of species and the integrity of the environment on a global scale. Global warming gases (GHGs) such as carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (NO2) are the primary cause of the increase in global temperatures (NO2). Combustion of fossil fuels, rapid industrialization, deforestation, agricultural activities, luxury/modernization of lifestyle (including home appliances), the expansion of space travel, grazing of livestock, wetland destruction, and land use change are all factors that contribute to an increase in these greenhouse gas emissions. Other elements that have a role are as follows: Although the influence of climate change on soil health and the sericulture industry has not yet been proven, a variety of hypotheses have been advanced to explain why this is happening. According to a number of academics from different Indian institutes, the buildup of human greenhouse gases in India's atmosphere over the next several decades would have a substantial impact on sericulture practises and the economy of the country's temperate areas. The tropical parts of India might have a somewhat positive or helpful influence as a result of this. Despite the likelihood of severe damage to sericulture in tropical regions like as Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal, minor to marginal losses may be seen in Jammu and Kashmir, and the Sub-Himalayan region of northeastern India.