Thursday, September 30, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
Red Tape Movement and 10:10:10
Respected friends, on 10/10/10, participate in "10:10:10 campaign" launched by 10:10 and 350.org, to urge governments, businesses, and individuals to cut their CO2 emissions 10% in 2010; on this special day we are going to participate in this with the help of local people and N.G.Os. of Etawah will tye red tapes on trees trunks through RED TAPE MOVEMENT and will give the message that to cut tree is dangerous for the survival of living beings on Earth; our ONE-MINUTE care of a tree will be helpful to save lives of many. We will also take oath that we will always promote afforestation and will live eco-friendly green life. The main theme of RED TAPE MOVEMENT will be, "SAVE TREES, SAVE BIODIVERSITY, SAVE FUTURE". So, kindly participate in this by tying RED-TAPE on a tree trunk and take oath to protect trees, ON Sunday 10, Oct, 2010 at your residential place at your own suitable day time. Thanks.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Green Candles
These candles do not emit black smoke when blown out, unlike candles made of synthetic wax. These are environment-friendly. Right now, bee-wax candles are used only in Europe during Christmas in churches. Bee-wax candles burn brighter than normal ones and molten wax does not flow down the candle stick. It is said that a burning beeswax candle emits negative ions which clean the air and invigorate the body. Beeswax candles are somewhat more expensive to make than other candles, but THESE ARE GREEN PRODUCTS. Thanks to Kashmir Apiaries Group for this environment-friendly green product.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Dry Water: a solution for global warming.
Dry Water is consist of 95% water and 5% nano-silica particles [ hydrophobic fumed silica ] and resembles a very fine powder (like icing sugar or flour) that has a slightly more liquid-like appearance; the silica coating prevents the water droplets from combining and turning back into a liquid. The result is a fine powder that can slurp up gases, which chemically combine with the water molecules to form a hydrate. Dry water was discovered in 1968 and got attention for its potential use in cosmetics. Scientists have reported at the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Boston that "Dry Water" could provide a new way to absorb and store carbon dioxide, the major greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. Professor Andrew Cooper[ pioneer scientist] and co-workers,University of Liverpool, found that dry water absorbed over three times as much carbon dioxide as ordinary, uncombined water and silica in the same space of time. This ability to absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide gas as a hydrate could make it useful in helping to reduce global warming. Dry water absorb much more methane, up to 180 volumes of methane per volume of dry water, than when it’s wet. This property will be helpful in absorbing Methane, a GHG, very fast and will convert it into energy efficient granules as a green energy for vehicles. This is an UNIQUE DISCOVERY by Prof. Cooper and co-workers and must be consider for Nobel Prize.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Jatropha: bane or boon?
Jatropha belongs to Euphorbiacea family. This is a potential source of bio-diesel [Jatropha curcas seeds]. India's total biodiesel requirement is projected to grow to 3.6 Million Metric Tons in 2011-12, with the positive performance of the domestic automobile industry. On 12 September 2008, the Indian Government announced its 'National Biofuel Policy'. It aims to meet 20% of India's diesel demand with fuel derived from plants. That will mean setting aside 140,000 square kilometres of land. Presently fuel yielding plants cover less than 5,000 square kilometers. The former President of India, Dr. Abdul Kalam, is one of the strong advocaters of jatropha cultivation for production of bio-diesel. In January 2009, Time Magazine described the Jatropha as the potentially next big biofuel. The hardy Jatropha is resistant to drought and pests, and produces seeds containing 27-40% oil (average: 34.4%). The remaining press cake of jatropha seeds after oil extraction could also be considered for energy production. About 200 districts in 19 potential states have been identified on the basis of availability of wasteland, rural poverty ratio, below poverty line (BPL) census and agro-climatic conditions suitable for jatropha cultivation, by Centre for Jatropha Promotion & Biodiesel (CJP). Jatropha has higher efficiency than other seeds oil, when compared with diesel.. Jatropha have also some medicinal importance as well as toxic. . Every part of Jatropha has some importance. In India, there are some research institutes and companies involved in Jatropha based biodiesel research and production. Even after all this, there are some problems before farmers; according to Hannah Smith of GBM, " Jatropha has low yields and uneconomical costs of production. What is more this crop needs a large amount of irrigation or rainfall and has a low performance in dry zones. Contrary to what has been stated, Jatropha is vulnerable to a significant number of pests and diseases. Jatropha should not be promoted among smallholder farmers as a monoculture or intercropped plantation crop […] We recommend [report of Jatropha Reality Check] that all stakeholders re-evaluate their activities promoting Jatropha among smallholder farmers”. Furthermore, the implementation of biofuel production may potentially have catastrophic consequences for local wildlife and indigenous communities these includes". Another problem is that there are no specific seeds collection centres and market for this. So promotion of Jatropha must be with industrial infrastructure.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
NASA - First-of-its-Kind Map Depicts Global Forest Heights
Using NASA satellite data, scientists have produced a first-of-its kind map that details the height of the world’s forests. Although there are other local- and regional-scale forest canopy maps, the new map is the first that spans the entire globe based on one uniform method.
NASA - First-of-its-Kind Map Depicts Global Forest Heights
NASA - First-of-its-Kind Map Depicts Global Forest Heights
Thursday, June 3, 2010
How to get budgets to fight with HIV/AIDS?
U.N. Secretary-General calls for African nations to invest 15% of national budgets to fight HIV/AIDS. This is an important idea to fight with the financial problem before HIV/AIDS affected countries, especially African nations. World Community must come forward to provide money for the purchase of HIV/AIDS drugs.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
International Year for Biodiversity.
Biodiversity is the term used to describe the incredible variety of life that has evolved on our planet over billions of years. So far 1.75m present day species have been recorded, but there maybe as many as 13m in total. Biodiversity is the variation of life forms within a given ecosystem, biome, or on the entire Earth. Biodiversity is often used as a measure of the health of biological systems. Ecosystems are consists of living beings and nonliving elements; the living beings include both plants and animals with microbial life. The living beings make biodiversity. But due to human activities many animals and plant species are on the verge of extinction. The United Nations declared 2010 to be the International Year of Biodiversity. It is a celebration of life on earth and of the value of biodiversity for our lives. The world is invited to take action in 2010 to safeguard the variety of life on earth: biodiversity. Every year 22nd May is celebrated as International day for biodiversity. So, it is our duty to give the EQUAL RIGHT TO LIVE ON THIS PLANET to all living beings. Lets celebrate!
Artificial life' breakthrough announced by scientists- BBC
Today's big news is artificial life in lab. Read this at BBC.COM.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Thanks respected Ambassadors.
I am happy to share the messages of two RESPECTED BRITISH AMBASSADORS about work done by me during EARTH HOUR; one message was sent by respected Ms Julie Chappell UK Ambassador to Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador through e-mail and another was written in FCO blogs by respected Mr Leigh Turner, British Ambassador to Ukraine. Ms Julie e-mailed that, "I'm so pleased to know that Earth Hour went so well! We really appreciate your support" and Mr Turner written that,"I was interested to read on your blog about turning off 10,000 lights for Earth Day. Excellent result!". MANY MANY THANKS TO BOTH RESPECTED AMBASSADORS FOR APPRECIATION and also thanks to the Chairman of Bhogaon and residents of Bhogaon who co-operated me.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Message from Respected Madam Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace Prize Winner
Dear Friend,
I am thrilled to be writing to you during this season which is also the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. As you know it is also almost 40 years since the world gathered in Stockholm to discuss the state of what was then known as the Human Environment. So much has happened since and a lot of information has been accumulated. As a result we are no less concerned about the fate of our planet as we were then. Perhaps even more so.
Now we have new challenges, especially the issue of climate change and rapid loss of forests and other biodiversity.
As I write, I am in Europe where virtually the entire airspace was, until earlier this week, shut down due to the forces of mother nature. Such events remind us that we live on a very vulnerable and fragile environment and that we are only but a small part of it.
On this occasion of Earth Day, I send you greetings and best wishes. It is also appropriate for us to call ourselves to action wherever we are and whatever we are engaged in. Each one of us can make small changes in our lives to better the Earth. Together we can make a huge impact!
I am particularly reminded of the campaign to Reuse, Reduce and Recycle. I am working with partners in Japan to promote this concept globally. When expanded to include respect and gratitude, it is known as Mottainai. We all have a lot to be grateful for and we are deeply indebted to your support and encouragement.
At the Green Belt Movement, we continue to raise awareness, plant trees and protect those trees already standing.
We thank our partners in this journey and welcome our new friends to join in supporting our work.
With warmest regards,
Wangari Maathai
I am thrilled to be writing to you during this season which is also the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. As you know it is also almost 40 years since the world gathered in Stockholm to discuss the state of what was then known as the Human Environment. So much has happened since and a lot of information has been accumulated. As a result we are no less concerned about the fate of our planet as we were then. Perhaps even more so.
Now we have new challenges, especially the issue of climate change and rapid loss of forests and other biodiversity.
As I write, I am in Europe where virtually the entire airspace was, until earlier this week, shut down due to the forces of mother nature. Such events remind us that we live on a very vulnerable and fragile environment and that we are only but a small part of it.
On this occasion of Earth Day, I send you greetings and best wishes. It is also appropriate for us to call ourselves to action wherever we are and whatever we are engaged in. Each one of us can make small changes in our lives to better the Earth. Together we can make a huge impact!
I am particularly reminded of the campaign to Reuse, Reduce and Recycle. I am working with partners in Japan to promote this concept globally. When expanded to include respect and gratitude, it is known as Mottainai. We all have a lot to be grateful for and we are deeply indebted to your support and encouragement.
At the Green Belt Movement, we continue to raise awareness, plant trees and protect those trees already standing.
We thank our partners in this journey and welcome our new friends to join in supporting our work.
With warmest regards,
Wangari Maathai
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Nature loss 'to damage economies'
This is an eye-opening article. Please read this exclusive report.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
New Initiative by an Officer.
District Basic Education Officer of Etawah Mr. Mohammed Altaf has taken an environment friendly initiative. This is a welcome step and should be followed by all government departments. Thanks Mr. Altaf.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
GREAT SUCCESS
Earth Hour was a great success in Bhogaon municipality (Mainpuri) and Etawah municipality (Etawah). About 10000 houses switched-off in Bhogaon. Chairman, Bhogaon, Mrs. Uma Dixit and Youth Club NGO Head Dr. Manoj Dixit make this successful at Bhogaon, after taking useful instructions from me. I was inspired after reading the FCO Blog ( www.blogs.fco.gov.uk ) article on earth hour by Ambassador of U.K. in Guatemala Julie Chappel. Thanks madam for inspirational article and thanks to all who cooperated me.
Responsible Day
Today is a very responsible day i.e. EARTH HOUR. We should be environment friendly and our daily life should not pollute surrounding environment. Today every citizen must participate in EARTH HOUR and to switch-off the electricity between 8.30pm-9.30pm; this will be helpful to save planet from air pollution due to Thermal plants as well as make aware people about ecosystem and environment. One such attempt is going to be happen today in BHOGAON municipality of MAINPURI district of U.P.. So, you also participate in EARTH HOUR.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Earth Hour
On 27th March, there is EARTH HOUR DAY. This is an unique initiative by WWF. This initiative invites the whole world to turn off lights on Saturday 27 March for one hour, between 8:30 pm and 9:30 pm local time. The objective of this activity is to raise awareness on climate change issues and take actions to win the battle against global warming.. So, support this battle against global warming for the cause of life on planet.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Use least paper, Save trees
Trees are sink of carbon di-oxide, the GHG, and source of oxygen, essential gas for life, on earth. Trees are very important natural gift before us to fight with CLIMATE CHANGE and GLOBAL WARMING. But the current intervention of man with nature is destroying environment. Atleast 17-24 trees have to felled to produce one tonne of papers [ Hindustan Times dt. 13-03-2010 ]. After Copenhagen Summit, we should give attention on development of environment friendly and natural way of life; this is must for the survival of life on earth. There have been few new and environment friendly advanced technologies available but these have their own pros and cons; these are not the complete alternate of trees. So being a responsible human being, do afforestation and protect your environment and biodiversity.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Pseudo attack on Climate Change Truth.
Some climate scientists do not believe in GLOBAL WARMING and CLIMATE CHANGE . But both these problems are TRUTH before us. IPCC chief Mr R.K. Pachauri faced some challenges due to printing mistakes. Mr. Jeffrey D Sachs noted Economist have said that arguments of scientists, who are opposing the climate science, have been repeatedly disproved for 30 years time after time but their aggressive methods of public propaganda succeed in causing delay and confusion and thus the message is clear: large-scale use of oil,coal,and gas is threatening the biology and chemistry of the planet.We are fuelling dangerous changes in Earths climate and ocean chemistry,giving rise to extreme storms,droughts,and other hazards that will damage the food supply and the quality of life on the planet. The IPCC and the climate scientists are telling us a crucial message and truth before us. So, we must THINK GREEN, ACT GREEN and MAKE THE FUTURE BRIGHT & GREEN.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
BHAREH: where Yamuna get diluted.
Bhareh is the historical place of Etawah district of India. This place is RICH IN BIODIVERSITY and is the part of CHAMBAL SANCTUARY. In Bhareh, the confluence of two important rivers happens; these are- YAMUNA and CHAMBAL. Yamuna is worshiped as GODDESS by Indians. At Bhareh, the meeting of the above two rivers is very important coz the polluted river YAMUNA gets diluted by the CHAMBAL river. Chambal water is nearly pollution-free and ecologically rich in biodiversity. Thus, Bhareh has GEOGRAPHICAL, ECOLOGICAL and HISTORICAL importance.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
BLUE PLANET
Our earth is the only planet of solar system where life is existing. Currently, watery BLUE PLANET is facing DETRIMENTAL problem of "CLIMATE CHANGE" which will destroy life on earth. So, there is immediate need to change our daily lifestyle; so to save earth, "THINK GREEN, ACT GREEN & MAKE THE FUTURE BRIGHT & GREEN".
Saturday, January 16, 2010
NEW YEAR, NEW THOUGHT
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY FOLLOWERS, FRIENDS, READERS & WORLD CITIZENS. DEAR FRIENDS EVERY NEW YEAR GIVE A NEW CHALLENGE & TASK. THIS YEAR IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COPENHAGEN SUMMIT'S OUTCOME. ALL WORLD CITIZENS MUST TAKE OATH THAT INSTEAD OF SAYING "GOOD MORNING" & "GOOD DAY" WE SHOULD START SAYING "GREEN MORNING" & "GREEN DAY" RESPECTIVELY. THIS WILL CREATE ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE FOR "GREEN WORLD, CLEAN WORLD" MISSION. HAVE A GREEN DAY.
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