The Bharatiya Vichara Kendram (BVK) has announced plans to launch a movement to counter the impact of global warming. A press note issued by the kendram on Monday said the movement titled Matha Prithvi or Mother Earth would try to network with other organisations to preserve and protect the Earth from exploitation. "Global warming is reaching alarming proportions and is threatening the very survival of mankind. The onus of countering this menace rests on the global family. Various initiatives have been launched to create awareness among the people and forestall the imminent danger. The kendram seeks to play a key role in this global effort," the note said. The press note identified unbalanced industrialisation, burning of fossil fuels, increased use of thermal power and deforestation as the main cause for global warming. "Acute climate changes adversely affecting the life of plants and animals are already being felt. Countries like the Mali islands, Australia, Bangladesh and the coastal areas of Kerala are facing the threat of submergence due to rising sea level. On a slower scale, the destruction of biodiversity on our planet is bound to set off a chain reaction leading to crop loss, new strains of diseases and other calamities," it said. The press note highlighted the need to invoke cultural traditions and value systems that are eco-friendly and help bond with nature. "An attitudinal change based on the organic relationship of man with nature has to be rekindled," it said. As the first step, BVK joined hands with other like- minded organisations to observe Earth Hour on March 28. The note said Matha Prithvi would comprise a wider campaign and would have seminars, discourses and awareness workshops to sensitise various segments of society.
The Hindu, 31st March 2009
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