We have not inherited the world from our forefathers, we have borrowed it
from our children.
I am sure all of you heard Caprio's Oscar speech this year. For those of
you who haven’t, here were the key points regarding the environment. "2015
was the hottest year by far. We had to move to the southern tip of the planet,
just to find snow. Climate change is real and it is happening right now. Let us
not take this planet for granted, I do not take tonight for granted". Well
April has just started and the sun has already started showing off his vicious
plans for this summer season. Temperature has already reached 40o C and
it is surely expected to rise, in the upcoming months. Carbon emissions from
vehicles, burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, increased use of CFCs (used
in air conditioners) are not leaving any stone unturned in order to harm the
planet. The duration of winter season is decreasing. (In 2016 itself, it merely
lasted one month). The average temperature of the earth is increasing day by
day, owing to the sudden rise of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. As a
result, polar ice caps are melting which are responsible for lowering the
temperature.
Many of us are aware of the ramifications but still we do not make amends
in fixing them. A slight change in lifestyles can work wonders. Let’s
collectively join hands in reducing global warming. Here are some of the steps
which can be followed by everyone:-
- Reduce, Recycle, Reuse – The most important step.
- Go for energy efficient devices. Use CFL.
- Drive smart. Use a vehicle only when it is inevitable.
- Use of Geysers and ACs needs to be minimised.
- Reduce carbon emissions.
- Encourage afforestation.
- Use each and every drop of water judiciously.
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