For those of us who are botany-challenged, Google Lens has come as a boon.
For us city bred folks, who do not have a background in biology, it is difficult to distinguish a Jacaranda from a Jackfruit tree ! However, Google Lens has given even a layman the power to identify different types of trees.
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The most recent topic explored by the thinkers and activists who make up the Great Transition Network was “Technology and the Future”. Read more here
There is a surprising thing each one of us can do, which will have a positive impact on the environment. At first glance, it may appear to be a selfish method, and it would seem that this method has nothing to with saving the Earth. However, if we examine closely, we will see that this method can have profound implications for ourselves as well as for all living beings.
The state of Haryana currently has the lowest forest cover in India. The forest cover in Haryana is only 3.62%, which is much lesser than the Haryana forest policy target of 20% forest and tree cover.
If the Earth is saved, it will be saved by those who save, not by those who spend.
Increasing consumption levels mean, that we are literally consuming the Earth at a faster pace.
The more we spend and consume, the more natural resources we eat away.
The earth is currently facing destruction of life forms on a mass scale. If these trends continue, the very survival of human life along with other species is at stake. In fact scientists refer to the existing era as one of ‘mass extinction’.
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has estimated that the Earth has lost 50% of its wildlife in the last 40 years.
We need to understand the HOW as well the WHY of the phenomena powering the Earth’s destruction. Unless we recognize the root causes which are motivating human actions we cannot stop the Earth’s descent to Doom.Read more here
Often, we remain isolated from the impacts on the environment that our actions cause. These photos published by the Foundation for Deep Ecology, in collaboration with Population Media Center, demonstrate starkly, the negative effect that human activities are having on the Earth.Read more here
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Twenty-nine sperm whales were found stranded on shores around the North Sea, an area that is too shallow for the marine wildlife. Only recently were details of the animals’ necropsy released. However, scientists were deeply disturbed by what they found in the animals’ stomachs.Read more here
Read Part 1 of this article here.
It is only when we as individuals recognize and accept our role in the Earth’s destruction, will we be able to take steps to reverse its course.
By Alex Kirby, climatenewsnetwork.net
New UN report warns that the threefold increase in extraction of the Earth’s primary materials will intensify climate change, increase air pollution and reduce biodiversity.Read more here