The
Ailing Planet: The Green Movement's Role
by Nani Palkhivala discusses the critical state of our environment and the
importance of the Green Movement in addressing ecological issues. The chapter
begins with the inception of the Green Movement in 1972, which marked a global
shift towards environmental conservation and sustainability.
Palkhivala
emphasizes the interconnectedness of all life forms and the detrimental impact
of human activities on the environment. He highlights the roles of both
governments and individuals in promoting sustainable development and conserving
natural resources. A major concern is the population explosion, which
exacerbates resource depletion and environmental degradation.
The
author metaphorically describes Earth as a patient in declining health,
suffering from issues like deforestation, pollution, and loss of biodiversity.
He stresses the importance of sustainable development to ensure that current
needs are met without compromising the future.
Global
cooperation, effective environmental legislation, and the roles of media and
education in raising awareness are also discussed. Palkhivala concludes by
urging everyone to take responsibility for protecting the environment to secure
a sustainable future.
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In
Assamese
পঞ্চম অধ্যায়ৰ সাৰাংশ — অসুস্থ গ্ৰহ: সেউজ আন্দোলনৰ ভূমিকা
ননী পালখিভালাৰ দ্য আইলিং প্লেনেট: সেউজ আন্দোলনৰ ভূমিকাত আমাৰ পৰিৱেশৰ জটিল অৱস্থা আৰু পৰিৱেশ সমস্যা সমাধানৰ ক্ষেত্ৰত সেউজ আন্দোলনৰ গুৰুত্বৰ বিষয়ে আলোচনা কৰা হৈছে। ১৯৭২ চনত সেউজ আন্দোলন আৰম্ভ হোৱাৰ পৰাই এই অধ্যায়টো আৰম্ভ হয়, যিয়ে পৰিৱেশ সংৰক্ষণ আৰু বহনক্ষমতাৰ দিশত বিশ্বব্যাপী পৰিৱৰ্তন ঘটায়।
পালখিভালাই সকলো জীৱৰ আন্তঃসংযোগ আৰু পৰিৱেশৰ ওপৰত মানুহৰ কাৰ্যকলাপৰ ক্ষতিকাৰক প্ৰভাৱৰ ওপৰত গুৰুত্ব আৰোপ কৰে। তেওঁ বহনক্ষম উন্নয়ন আৰু প্ৰাকৃতিক সম্পদ সংৰক্ষণৰ ক্ষেত্ৰত চৰকাৰ আৰু ব্যক্তি উভয়ৰে ভূমিকাক আলোকপাত কৰে। এটা ডাঙৰ চিন্তা হৈছে জনসংখ্যা বিস্ফোৰণ, যিয়ে সম্পদৰ অভাৱ আৰু পৰিৱেশৰ অৱক্ষয় আৰু অধিক ভয়াৱহ কৰি তোলে।
লেখকে ৰূপকভাৱে পৃথিৱীক স্বাস্থ্যৰ অৱনতি ঘটা ৰোগী হিচাপে বৰ্ণনা কৰিছে, বনাঞ্চল ধ্বংস, প্ৰদূষণ, জৈৱ বৈচিত্ৰ্য হেৰুৱাৰ দৰে সমস্যাত ভোগা। তেওঁ ভৱিষ্যতৰ লগত আপোচ নকৰাকৈ বৰ্তমানৰ প্ৰয়োজনীয়তাসমূহ যাতে পূৰণ হয় তাৰ বাবে বহনক্ষম উন্নয়নৰ গুৰুত্বৰ ওপৰত গুৰুত্ব আৰোপ কৰে।
বিশ্বব্যাপী সহযোগিতা, ফলপ্ৰসূ পৰিৱেশ আইন প্ৰণয়ন, আৰু সজাগতা বৃদ্ধিৰ ক্ষেত্ৰত সংবাদ মাধ্যম আৰু শিক্ষাৰ ভূমিকা সম্পৰ্কেও আলোচনা কৰা হয়। পালখিভালাই সামৰণি মাৰে সকলোকে বহনক্ষম ভৱিষ্যত সুৰক্ষিত কৰিবলৈ পৰিৱেশ সুৰক্ষাৰ দায়িত্ব ল’বলৈ আহ্বান জনাইছে।
The Ailing
Planet: The Green Movement's Role
Author: Nani Palkhivala
Introduction
- The
chapter is an insightful commentary on the environmental issues facing our
planet and the importance of the Green Movement in addressing these
issues.
- It
highlights the impact of human activities on the environment and stresses
the need for sustainable development.
Key Points
The Emergence of the Green Movement
- The Green Movement began in 1972 when the world’s first nationwide Green party was founded in New Zealand.
- This movement marked a significant shift in the way people viewed the environment, emphasizing the need for conservation and sustainability.
Interconnectedness of Life
- The chapter underscores the interconnectedness of all life forms on Earth.
- It explains how the degradation of the environment affects all living beings and highlights the concept of 'sustainable development.
Ecological Views and Concerns
- Palkhivala discusses the views of economists and ecologists regarding the depletion of natural resources.
- He mentions that since the mid-20th century, there has been a growing awareness of the ecological impact of economic growth.
The Role of Governments and Individuals
- Governments are encouraged to adopt policies that promote sustainable development.
- Individuals are urged to take responsibility for their actions and contribute to environmental conservation.
Population Explosion
- The chapter addresses the issue of population explosion and its impact on natural resources.
- Palkhivala points out that unchecked population growth leads to over-exploitation of resources, resulting in environmental degradation.
Earth's Vital Signs
- The author metaphorically describes Earth as a patient with deteriorating health, highlighting the urgent need for remedial measures.
- He refers to various environmental problems such as deforestation, pollution, and loss of biodiversity.
Sustainable Development
- The concept of sustainable development is central to the chapter.
- It refers to development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Global Efforts
- Palkhivala discusses global efforts to address environmental issues, including international conferences and agreements.
- He stresses the importance of global cooperation in tackling environmental problems.
Environmental Legislation
- The chapter touches upon the importance of environmental legislation and policies in protecting the environment.
- Effective laws and regulations are necessary to ensure the conservation of natural resources.
Role of Media and Education
- Media plays a crucial role in raising awareness about environmental issues.
- Education is essential for instilling environmental consciousness and promoting sustainable practices.
Conclusion
- Nani
Palkhivala concludes by emphasizing that the future of the planet depends
on the actions we take today.
- The chapter is a call to action for all individuals to become stewards of the environment and work towards a sustainable future.
Important
Quotes
- "We
have not inherited this earth from our forefathers; we have borrowed it
from our children."
- "The
population explosion is one of the main factors that have led to the
environmental crisis."
Some questions
for your exercise
1. What was the significance of the Green Movement
in 1972?
2. How does Palkhivala describe the
interconnectedness of life on Earth?
3. What are the consequences of the population
explosion according to the author?
4. Why is sustainable development important?
5. How can individuals contribute to environmental
conservation?
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