In this episode of the E2C Podcast, we are joined by Lieut. Dr. Pankaj Mehta, a Senior Faculty member at the Central University of Jammu with a Ph.D. from Jawaharlal Nehru University and 17 years of industry experience in environmental sciences. Dr. Mehta has worked on water and waste management projects with multinational companies and has significantly contributed to academia through research, publications, and university administration. Our discussion delves into urgent environmental issues, the effects of unsustainable practices on glacier melting, ocean pollution, and their broader implications for climate change. Tune in to gain insights into environmental health and sustainable practices.