Environment

Trees have nurtured life since time immemorial, and render services which are nearly impossible to be provided by any other means.

“We only have one earth. It is our home, and it is our responsibility to teach our children to protect it and take responsibility for our actions”

UN optimistic that resolution will make way for legally-binding contract

One needs to keep in mind that the process requires complete commitment on the planters’ behalf, for any kind of lapse could result in failure and loss of a tree.

Regeno biodegradable or compostable bags are made out of wastes of maize, vegetables and paper. These bags once disposed degrade in three month’ time based on the fertility of the soil without causing any damage to it. Besides, these biobags burn like paper and turn into ash. They can also melted in hot water.

Electric vehicles are considered cleaner depending on the type of vehicle and the source of the electricity it uses. For example, some battery electric vehicles which derive energy from sources such as solar, wind, nuclear, or hydropower have zero CO2 emissions.

It is not like there are no answers. Here are a few things that government can undertake to improve the situation.

On Friday, the brigade of 56 people started collecting the plastic that was suffocating the mangrove trees.

If the vision turns into reality, it could not only be India’s chance to become leaders in EV (electric vehicle) technology globally but also save 876 million metric tons of oil and 1 giga-tonne of carbon-dioxide emissions by 2030.

Swinging from branches, running barefoot through the forests, imitating monkeys, chasing butterflies and enjoying tiger calls by his window at night, three-and-a-half-year-old Kaizen is unleashing the Mowgli inside him, and living life to its fullest.