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Few Goals In New Year For Healthy Climate

          -    Dr (Ms) Sharad Singh

Writer, Author & Social Activist

Blogger - "Climate Diary Of Dr (Ms) Sharad Singh"

        We know that climate change is the most worrying topic in the times we are going through. Rapid changes in climate are now becoming visible to us in the form of changes in seasons. Somewhere there is drought, somewhere there is flood, somewhere there is forest fire or tsunami, and many serious consequences are coming to the fore. But it's not too late. The whole world is making efforts in this direction. If we also set some few goals in the New Year by which the pace of climate change can be slowed down, then it will be good for our future and our earth. So let us decide some goals which we can adopt in our daily life and achieve them easily.         

According to leading scientists the world could see another record-breaking warm year in 2024 as global temperatures are on a path to continue rising due to increase in emissions and the impact of the El Nino weather phenomenon that peaks in winter and pushes up global mean temperatures to their peak. Actually, the global climate system is made up of 5 parts: the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere and biosphere. Global climate is influenced by many factors, including the sun, Earth's position in space relative to the sun, and human-made factors such as greenhouse gas emissions. To keep global warming to no more than 1.5°C – as called for in the Paris Agreement – emissions need to be reduced by 45% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. While the effects of human activities on Earth's climate to date are irreversible on the timescale of humans alive today, every little bit of avoided future temperature increases results in less warming that would otherwise persist for essentially forever. So the Climate Pledge is a commitment to reach net-zero carbon by 2040.

These efforts seem to be of a very large scale but in reality our small individual efforts can play an important role in implementing them. How is that? Let's see.

First of all we should refuse to use plastic bags and bottles. In fact, the use of plastic has become an integral part of our life and to get rid of this harmful part, we have to change our habits. Plastic is cheap and durable and has revolutionized human activity. Modern life is addicted to and dependent on this versatile substance, which is found in everything from computers to medical equipment to food packaging. Unfortunately, an estimated more than 8.5 million metric tons of plastic waste dumped up in our oceans every year. Oceanographers have warned that if we keep dumping plastic waste in the sea like this, by the year 2050 there will be more plastic in the oceans than fish by weight. This will be harmful to marine life. Coral reefs in particular will suffer the most. The question arises that without going near the ocean, how are we filling it with plastic waste? The simple answer is that we are not doing it directly but the garbage dumpers are dumping the garbage thrown by us which cannot be disposed illegally in the rivers, ponds and oceans. Plastic waste gives rise to pollution not only in water but also on the ground, which is affecting the climate. This is the reason that now the weather pattern is not the same as before. This year 2023 summer was started in the month of February itself. The faster the weather is changing its pattern, the faster we cannot correct it. However, we can slow down the pace of this change if we make our lifestyle eco-friendly. Let us reduce the use of those things which are harming the climate. Reducing the use of plastic would be the most meaningful step in this direction. Of course, we have started trying to reduce the use of plastic, but the pace is slow. We have to accelerate our efforts so that the damage caused by plastic waste can be minimized.

Food-related emissions are also having a negative impact on the climate. Our food is becoming our enemy. How can food-related emissions are reduced? Indeed, reducing emissions from the food sector requires changes at all stages, from producers to consumers. By including more and more vegetarian foods in our diet, we can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Consuming higher amounts of low-emitting substances—beans, chickpeas, lentils, nuts, and grains—as opposed to high-emitting substances—meat and dairy products such as butter, milk, cheese, meat, coconut oil, and palm oil. We can significantly reduce our environmental impact by making small changes in our eating habits. This change will be beneficial for both health and climate from every point of view. In the last decade, the trend towards being vegetarian has increased in developed western countries like America and Britain. There is no religious reason behind this but the desire to reduce the carbon footprint. That is why even those people who have been eating meat for generations are becoming vegan. Such efforts make a lot of sense towards reducing the carbon footprint in the climate. Therefore, we should also pay attention to the behavior of our food so that we too leave at least a carbon footprint.

we should take steps to reduce pollution in our daily life. How is it possible? No big deal, only a few steps can reduce the pollution. Best ways to reduce pollution are using public transports, turn off the lights when not in use, recycle and reuse, say 'no' to plastic bags, reduction of forest fires and smoking, use of fans instead of air conditioner, prefer the renewable energy as air, water, solar, thermal, biomass energy. Remember that every human being needs breathable pure air and not everyone can afford an air purifier.  That's why it is important to keep the air clean! Every human being needs to drink pure drinking water and not everyone can afford a water purifier. That's why it is important to keep the water clean! So, it is important that we change our habits against pollution and adopt cleanliness in daily life. Only by adopting and meeting these goals can we slow down the pace of climate change, and thus give a healthy climate to our future and our planet.

If we see in summary, our goals for the New Year should be - pollution-free, possible reduction in the use of fossil fuels, healthy changes in our eating habits, protecting forests and greenery, loving nature and minimalizing our needs so that we reduce our carbon footprint. Do water conservation too. It is more necessary. Only by adopting and meeting these goals can we slow down the pace of climate change, and thus give a healthy climate to our future and our planet.

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 (31.12.2023)

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Article | Seven Goals for New Year For A Healthy Climate | Dr (Ms) Sharad Singh | Central Chronicle

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Seven Goals for New Year For A Healthy Climate
          -    Dr (Ms) Sharad Singh
Writer, Author & Social Activist
Blogger - "Climate Diary Of Dr (Ms) Sharad Singh"

*As the New Year begins, we set some new goals for ourselves. For example, will work a lot in the New Year, will not be lazy, will lose weight etc. These are very personal goals. This time some goals should also be set which are not only for us but for the betterment of the whole world. We know that climate change is happening rapidly. Due to this, imbalance is coming in the environment and seasons. If we wish, we can slow down this pace of climate change and increase the life span of the earth and every living being on the earth. So come and let's do this!*

The health of our earth is gradually deteriorating. She is suffocating, she is drying up, and she is getting hot because fatal changes in climate have begun. If the climate is healthy then the earth will also be healthy. The time is not yet out of hand, if we wish, we can improve the health of the climate. By simply setting seven goals and completing them, we can improve the health of the climate. The United Nations and climate change committees have set many targets, some of which have duration of 10 years, some 20 years and some 50 years. Big goals want big time. But by setting small goals for ourselves, we can make a big contribution in a short time to slow down the pace of climate change. We know that India is on track to meet the non-fossil fuel target by increasing nuclear power and hydropower, but the country has short-term goals such as installing 175 gig watts of renewable energy by the end of 2022, which is enough to power up to 131 The millionth house has not been completed. But we can contribute to this goal by reducing our electricity consumption, by changing the source of electricity.

Every one of us can help limit global warming and take care of our planet. By making choices that have less harmful effects on the environment, we can be part of the solution and influence change. Every thing depends on us. The electricity we use, the food we eat, the way we travel, and the things we buy all contribute to a person’s “carbon footprint,” the amount of greenhouse gas emissions associated with an individual’s activities. We can start to set with these seven goals to tackle the climate crisis- 1. Save energy at home 2. Walk, bike, or take public transport 3. Eat more vegetables 4. Throw away less food 5. Reduce, reuse, repair, recycle 6. Change your home's source of energy 7. Switch to an electric vehicle.
1. Save energy at home - We use a lot of energy in our homes and commercial buildings. In fact, studies show that the energy supply sector accounts for 35% of global emissions, the largest contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions! This is mainly because most countries still rely on fossil fuels for energy and buildings and homes consume a lot of energy in the form of heating and cooling, among others.. When we burn fossil fuels to produce electricity, carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere which leads to climate change. Heating and cooling our homes requires the most energy and significantly contributes to global carbon emissions. We can reduce the energy burden by using the thermostat techniques in building material to a lower temperature in the winter and using it to a higher temperature in the summer.  
2. Walk, bike, or take public transport - Is it better to walk or cycle than travel by car? Yes! Walking, cycling and even using public transport are all more physically active than using the car, so switching to one of these modes of transport can help you be more active and healthy. It can help in reducing the use of fissile fuel and improve our health.
3. Eat more vegetables - Switching to a vegetarian or vegan diet is one of the most effective ways to shrink your food carbon footprint. A 2018 report concluded that avoiding meat and dairy is the single biggest way to reduce your environmental impact on the planet. An Oxford University study, published in the journal Climatic Change, shows that meat-eaters are responsible for almost twice as many dietary greenhouse-gas emissions per day as vegetarians.
4. Throw away less food - About 6%-8% of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions could be reduced if we stop wasting food. Waste prevention and smart shopping are even more effective at reducing greenhouse gas emissions that result from energy consumption. When we buy less or reuse products, less energy is needed to extract, transport and process materials to manufacture products.
5. Reduce, reuse, repair, recycle - Reducing, reusing and recycling waste helps save landfill space by keeping useful materials out. Actually, by reducing, reusing, and recycling, we: decrease air and water pollution from waste disposal, conserve materials for continuous reuse in making new products, and reduce demand for mining and extraction of materials.
6. Change your home's source of energy - When fossil fuels are burned, they release large amounts of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, into the air. Greenhouse gasses trap heat in our atmosphere, causing global warming. Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil and gas, are by far the largest contributor to global climate change, accounting for over 75 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions and nearly 90 percent of all carbon dioxide emissions. While solar, wind, hydroelectric, biomass, and geothermal power can provide energy without the planet-warming effects of fossil fuels. So, switching our home from oil, gas or coal-powered energy to renewable sources of energy, such as wind or solar, can reduce our carbon footprint by up to 1.5 tons of CO2 per year.
7. Switch to an electric vehicle - We can switch to an electric vehicle to save the environment. Owning an electric vehicle can eliminate air pollution as it does not emit smoke or dangerous exhaust fumes. Besides, electric vehicles are a friend of the ecosystem. They are the world leader in zero pollution. To summarize, electric vehicles are more efficient and emit less emissions than gasoline engines.
Let us take action not only for ourselves but for each and every person living on our planet, this will give us not only a better environment but also inner happiness. So, let us not limit these goals to ourselves only, but inspire everyone to adopt them. Speak up and get others to join in taking action. Talk about climate change more and more. Seven goals of our New Year can improve the health of our climate.
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