2020, what a year right? I remember how we all ushered in the new year with the usual optimism, hopes, resolutions and fanfare. Then COVID-19 happened. Everyone, everything, everywhere was impacted. For the first time in decades the entire world came to standstill. Our hearts, prayers and thoughts go out to everyone especially those who […]
Today, 5th June, 2018 is the World Environment Day with the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution.” A better theme couldn’t have been chosen to address one of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges – Plastic Pollution! Many individuals, groups and organisations are coming together to mark the day, organize and attend events of various kinds. There […]
It is high time we realize that the fate and destiny of not just mankind, but of all species lies in our hands. Seeing that that is the case, what will be of the birds that cannot speak, or the fish that have no government to fight for them? Should the trees form an alliance […]
Do not look upon me With shame, pity or sadness Do not despise my sad ugly state For I have not always been this way Once upon a time My leaves were green and shiny Colourful flowers graced my head And my crown was of delicious fruits Once upon a time My rivers flowed […]
Some people associate environmentalists and activists with ‘weird’ stuff. People who are obsessed with trees or just plain crazy. The whole thing appears fuzzy and out-of-reach. In reality, the call to be more environmentally-responsible is not necessarily always drastic. It does not entail living in a cave or giving up meat entirely and abruptly. […]
There has been a lot of noise about it and I’m sure you’ve heard it too. Some say its true, others call it a hoax. Some totally ignore it and for others, it is a full-time endeavour. As briefly as possible, lets discuss Climate Change and a few things you need to answer this […]