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Rahul Bose

We have entered a period of crisis. Climate change is occurring faster than we think and can leave a devastating impact on the Earth. Over the years, we have begun to take our nature for granted so much so that we as a civilization are responsible for disrupting its delicate balance. But as the old saying goes, 'What goes around comes around'.

Climate change is a real and present danger. The carbon-dioxide levels around the Earth are increasing at an alarming rate, warming the Earth. The effects of climate change can already be felt- bodies of ice in Greenland and West Antarctica are depleting, sea levels are rising at an alarming rate, low-lying regions across the world are getting submerged in water like the Sunder bans and there are drastic changes in precipitation patterns.

The entire International Scientific Community has reached a consensus that climate change is real, and probably one of the most challenging crises that we face in our life time. The future of our entire world- our civilization, depends on what drastic measures we take to save the Earth.
Earth is our only home, and it is our responsibility to protect it. Most of the population of India survives on agriculture. Climate change will result in unusual rainfall that will affect major crops such as wheat and barley. The effect of this on the farmers and the entire economy is unimaginable. India is also home to several historic monuments and climate change will greatly affect the tourism industry.

India did not cause climate change, but we will bear its brunt if all of us do not stand up to make a difference. We have everything we need to stop climate change. India has ratified the Kyoto Protocol, it is ranked amongst the highest globally in wind power capacity, states like Rajasthan have some of the highest potential for solar power generation in the world and several leading scientists in India are getting appreciation for their global contributions to fight climate change.

All we now need is the will power to become ‘Agents of Change’. Every single person who is dependent on this planet has a stake to protect it. It is our only home. I believe that each and everyone can make a difference.