31. “At one time they said climate change is a myth – today there is another myth at work – the governments of the world are doing something worthwhile to fight climate change – this is the inconvenient truth” Al Gore
32. Yes. Let us debate the carbon-energy issue -- not whether it causes climate change, but the strategies needed to wean ourselves away from carbon.
33. Jungle nadikimaahai. That is what our ancestors believed. We would do well to heed the wisdom of the ages handed down to us by the Rig Veda.
34. This stick insect imagines it will live forever. We are no different.
35. Photo: Dr. Anish Andheria/Sanctuary Photolibrary Kids for Tigers, the Sanctuary Tiger Programme works with one million Indian children and is preparing them to combat climate change.
37. What can India do? Voluntarily set and achieve carbon reduction targets and demand no-cost or low-cost technology transfers from the industrial north, which is responsible for our climate crisis by spewing a disproportionate amount of carbon into the Earth’s atmosphere. Prevent deforestation, which accounts for nearly 26 per cent of all greenhouse emissions in India. Develop new and alternate energy technologies (wind, solar and tidal) and bring policies – fiscal, regulatory, environmental – in line with climate change imperatives. Invest in making power generation and distribution more efficient, emphasizing the use of renewable energies, pollution control and soil and water conservation.
38. 5. Develop sophisticated scientific projects and models on the impact of climate change so as to better understand and predict the intensity and geography of climate change and develop region-specific solutions. 6. Give population control, education, health and sustainable transport the priority they deserve. 7. Create financial incentives to encourage carbon sequestration and storage and penalize irresponsible carbon emissions. 8. Play a more positive global role and demand that industrial nations cut back sharply on carbon emissions.
39. What can we do? Consume less, waste less, walk and use public transport. Protest against deforestation and support those working to regenerate natural ecosystems. Plantations of eucalyptus do not really help combat climate change as they will soon be cut for commerce. Plant native trees. Use solar and wind energy even if these cost marginally more now. Convince your housing society to use your building terrace for a community solar facility. Switch to energy-saving appliances. Turn computers and other electric gadgets off when not in use. Save water. Recycle newspapers, bottles – everything you can.
40. 7. Think before you take that next flight. Air travel leaves a huge carbon footprint. Trains are more climate-friendly. If you are building that dream home – think green. Ask your architect to design an energy efficient home. Learn all you can about climate change and share your knowledge with others. Watch the films ‘An Inconvenient Truth’ and ‘The 11th Hour’. 10. Say “NO” to plastic bags and urge your neighborhood to follow suit. 11. Vegetarians have a lower carbon footprint than non- vegetarians. 12. Buy local goods, rather than materials from afar, which have been transported using fossil fuels.
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