Saturday, 29 March 2014

Observe Earth Hour today; conserve precious energy

Today  people across the world will switch off light between 8.30 pm to 9.30 to mark Earth Hour as a part of global environmental campaign to save our planet earth from global warming
Even though Earth Hour has been happening for a few years, many people are still unaware of this environmental campaign and may not understand why it is so important. Each year, millions of people all over the world take part in Earth Hour by doing something that will help combat global warming. It can be as simple as shutting off lights for an hour or as major as launching petitions and other campaigns to help save the environment. No matter why people are getting involved, Earth Hour is a very important event that has already made some major changes in the world.
Unfortunately, many people still believe that Earth Hour is not important and may not understand how just one hour can make any changes at all. The very purpose behind observing Earth Hour  is to reduce emissions and cut the use of energy significantly. The event is a way to raise awareness and show people that it is possible to survive without all the electronic gizmos and energy consuming products that we have grown so accustomed to. By cutting back, people can make a huge difference and can take part in the battle against global warming.
Thousands of people have the desire to make a change but think they alone cannot battle this huge problem. Earth Hour has become so important because this is the chance for those people, and millions of others to take a stand and actually make a difference. 
As enlightened citizen of the country we all need to understand the importance of energy conservation and by switching off lights of  our houses, offices, industries for at least an hour today, we can make lifestyle changes that will help reduce carbon emissions and save energy, creating a great effect that could drastically change how global warming has been affecting us all.

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Saturday, 22 March 2014

Forests are essential for life on Earth

Forests are essential for life on Earth. They not only give us shade and shelter but also   clean air and water essential to sustain our lives. Ironically with ever increasing global population and subsequent demand for forest products, the forests world over are at risk from widespread deforestation and degradation, notwithstanding the fact  around 1.6 billion people - including more than 2,000 indigenous cultures - depend on forests for their livelihood.
Yet, despite all these ecological, economic, social and health benefits, the growing urbanization has taken a huge toll on our forest cover with trees are being felled mercilessly to make way for the habitation of our urban populace as well for industries. If available statistics are to be believed with global deforestation continuing at an alarming pace, about 13 million hectares of forest are destroyed annually. Deforestation accounts for 12 to 20 percent of the global greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change.
On the World Forestry Day today, let us take a united pledge to become environmentally conscious and adopt a positive attitude towards the nature so that our forests are protected. Each of us need to develop habit to  plant saplings whenever and wherever we are. At the same time, it should also be our bounden duty to persuade others to desist from engaging themselves in activities that negatively affect our surroundings  and environment.
Let us join together to protect our nature today so as to make our tomorrow  safe, particularly for our posteriors.

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