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CLIMATE ACTION PROJECT

    Updated: Dec 22, 2020

    No challenge poses a greater threat to future generation



    Introduction

    It shames us to say that climate change has hit us in the worst possible way, and here we are doing almost nothing. This is not something you can just like on social media. The one thing that has to be bigger than Climate Change should be our movement to stop it. 

    A few weeks back, we got this opportunity by Sumedha ma’am, our mentor, to express our thoughts and ideas to the world. She prompted us to participate in the Climate Change event, over an expanse of 6 weeks. 


    A Brief Synopsis of the Video

    The world is at its last straw, one side is burning while the other side is being submerged.

    Effects of climate change have been drastic over the past few years. Here is a short video highlighting the impacts of our actions over the last few years.


    Topics covered:

    In 2011 a tsunami engulfed Japan’s north-east coast. More than 18,000 people were killed. Six years later, in one community, survivors are still tormented by a catastrophic tragedy.

    Recurring accidents are no accidents. Over two million acres of land have been burned in California, compared to 118,000 acres burned during this time in 2019. So, when does this recurring end? When the lesson is learnt!

    And all of us are aware of the Australian bushfires or colloquially known as the Black Summer. As of 9 March 2020, the fires burnt an estimated 18.6 million destroyed over 5,900 buildings and killed at least 34 people.


    Conscience

    We spent hours exploring various issues and consequences of Climate Change. Around 1000 videos popped on our screen regarding the news of accidents caused by our exploiting behaviour. The rising level of water, forest fires and what not? It affected our conscience and motivated us to make a video highlighting Climate Change effects.We knew the problem, but implementing the solutions is what will make a difference. The project assigned to us made us explore the solutions. It made us realise, it doesn’t need to be big. Small steps today, by everyone, will be enough.

    He who plants a tree, plants HOPE. We, as Teengreensvers, planted trees on the environment day and promoted afforestation. It is not much, but we have to start somewhere.


    Personal Experience of the Videographer

    There is no end to education. I have learnt an enormous amount of things from the Climate action project. It was a very adventurous journey with the team finding the root causes, effects and Solutions for climate change and it really opened my eyes to see how adverse Climate change actually is. I realised that the future of earth lies in our hands and we all need to be aware of such global level issues and we should learn and create awareness about it. It was a great experience and truly enriched my knowledge about the issue

    Video by: Sahitya kataria & Nakul Anand





    Twitter Chat: A platform for the discussing the consequences of our actions

      Updated: Dec 22, 2020

      Saving our environment is the need of the hour. Considering the same, we hosted a Twitter chat, inviting opinions on ill waste management in water bodies and the threat posed by human species to them. A Twitter chat was held on the 13th and 14th of June 2020. The #envirathon articulated ethical questions drawing attention to the practice of non-considerate waste management and its consequences on various aspects of life. It awakened the audience in the concept and its polluting aftermaths. It really was an informative, enlightening, and enriching experience. We strive, for earth is a place worth saving and fighting for. #envirathon


      Introduction to topic

      Ocean waste is any human-made solid material that is disposed of on beaches or anywhere near the ocean. Dead seaweed, shells, carcasses or other naturally produced materials are not included in this. Floating waste often accumulates in particular regions because of wind patterns and currents and accumulates in all of the major gyres worldwide.


      Problems

      ● Seabirds, turtles, marine mammals and fish can mistake floating trash for food and it can choke them or block their digestive systems.

      ● Microplastic trash is an additional threat because it absorbs toxic chemicals, including DDT and PCBs, which can cause cancer, weaken the immune system and make animals more susceptible to diseases and other infections.

      ● Ingestion of plastic trash by many animals can be eaten by humans.

      ● It increases the risk of cancer and birth defects.

      ● Ocean decreases the economic value and productivity of coastal regions, particularly in the tourism, recreation, and seafood industries, and creates additional costs.


      Solutions

      ● The Ocean Conservancy has organized ocean clean-ups in 152 countries for the past 25 years.

      ● Local volunteers walk beaches to collect trash, SCUBA divers collect debris from the ocean floor, and volunteers in boats collect floating debris, yielding staggering amounts of trash.

      ● Data from these clean ups are used by ocean scientists and can help inform policymakers.






      News

        Updated: Mar 27, 2021

        · ‘Urban India is the world’s 3rd largest garbage generator. It generates around 60 million tons of garbage every single day and almost 45 million tons, a whopping 75%, of the garbage are dumped untreated in the landfills.’

        · Chandigarh: In 7 days, separate waste or pay fine 10 MAR 2020

        · By 2050 waste is expected to rise to 436 million tons up.

        · Goa government organises hackathon on trash for youth 14 FEB 2020

        · Mohali gets its first waste plant 01 FEB 2020


        · Out of the total municipal waste collected, 94% is dumped on land and 5% is composted.


        · Punjab issues directions for handling bio-medical waste 31 MAR 2020


        · Over 1,21,000 mt plastic waste 'slyly' imported in India

        · Indore to groom Ethiopian city in waste management 06 MAY 2020


        A sense of responsibility should be generated within us. Change is constant. But changing for the good is what improves the outcome. The world is going up in flames and we will burn along if we don’t control the fire and rather use it in something productive. Let your flames of desire fuel your actions for a better tomorrow.

        Problems

        · Waste dumps have adverse impacts on the environment and public health.

        · The current status of SWM [solid waste management] in India is poor because the best and most appropriate methods from waste collection to disposal are not being used.

        · Limited environmental awareness.

        · Low motivation

        All this has inhibited innovation.

        But the good news is, together we can make a difference. If we all put our heads together, we can conquer the major barrier to the worsening of SWM.

        The adoption of new technologies that could transform waste management in India.

        We can simply start off by adopting some simple yet highly effective practices of how to manage waste at our household levels.

        Solutions

        · Start off by getting color coated bins.

        · Segregate waste into two categories - Bio Degradable and Non-Bio-Degradable.

        · Adopt the 4 r’s.

        These are some very simple techniques of how you can make a difference. But have we ever thought about them in much detail? NO. Because WHO CARES?

        It is high time for us to be concerned about what changes the earth undergoes because of our lack of motivation. Let us sensitize everyone around us, not only by speaking but also by showing because ‘ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS.’





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