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Nurture Mother Earth ~ Save soil, Save life

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July 5, 2022
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6 min
1 year
1,034 word

Tagged Environment, healthy earth, India, Life, Pollution

Nurture Mother Earth ~ Save soil, Save life

Don’t make our planet dry like a dessert, Make the soil fertile, let it live a long life,
Grow more and more trees, So that we can save the world from spreading disease.

Don’t make our planet dry like a dessert, Make the soil fertile, let it live a long life,
Grow more and more trees, So that we can save the world from spreading disease

The campaign save soil is started by Sadhguru to aware people about the soil crisis that is increasing day by day. We all need to stand up for soil health so that it can be sustained for a longer period of time, and we all can maintain our health as well. If the soil health will remain good then gradually we will also remain healthy, as all the plants and vegetables are grown in the soil, so it is very important to keep the soil in good condition. If we will keep on adding fertilizers and pesticides then the soil will with time become infertile. So Sadhguru has started this mission globally. Sadhguru has initiated his lone 100 day motorcycle journey in which he will be covering 25 nations from United Kingdom to India which is approximately 35000 kilometers. Thousands of prominent people and Organizations like honourable prime minister of India, Narendra Modi, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of peace, Dr. Jane Goodall have also raised their voice for this wonderful cause.
People usually think that how can we, as an individual can save soil? You can! And that too very easily! Every individual effort also counts. If we start saving soil or do any other good cause then many other people also gets influenced by us and they gradually become a part of the good cause. So we should never think that what difference will it make by a single individual. Start doing good for the nature, you will surely see it’s benefits one day. Now the question arises that how can we save the soil? Don’t worry, we have the answer.

How can we save soil?

With so many environmental issues going around like air pollution, water pollution, land pollution, global warming, ocean acidification, depletion of the ozone layer, people are looking into ways of keeping our planet sound. One such way to do this is soil conservation. Soil conservation is the prevention of soil loss from erosion or reduced fertility caused by over usage, acidification, salinization or other chemical soil contamination.
Let’s look at various ways to save our soil:

Forest Protection –
The natural forest cover in many areas have been decreased due to commercial activities. One of the purposes this cover provided was the protection of the soil. Business involved in building construction can conserve by ensuring these areas are protected.
Buffer Strips –
Soil erosion is a large problem that is being battled around the country. This is particularly an issue where there are natural bodies of water. Buffer Strips come in handy for conservation efforts. They provide protection where stream banks exists. They can be created with grass, trees and shrubs.
No till farming –
No till farming is an agricultural technique for growing crops or pasture without disturbing the soil through tillage. It helps to save fuel that the farmers generally use more than six gallons per acre each year. These savings adds up for individual farmers. Saving time and improving soil health lead to additional economic benefits.
Less Concrete Surfaces –
The soil requires adequate amount of water to function properly. Too many concrete surfaces, makes it difficult for the soil to take the water that is being given properly.
Plant windbreak areas –
Windbreaks are linear plantings of trees and shrubs designed to provide economic, environmental and community benefits. The primary purpose of most windbreaks is to slow the wind which creates a more beneficial condition for soils, crops, livestock, wildlife and people. Windbreaks, sometimes called shelterbelts, can also function in ways not related to wind reduction.
Terrace Planting –
People around the world have discovered clever ways to farm in tough conditions. Their land could be too dry, too wet, too hot, or prone to insects or damaging storms. If the land is too steep, people might try terrace farming. This type of farming is done by maximizing the topography of the land. It benefits from the way the rainwater flows naturally. This is a way to protect the soil from erosion.
Plant trees to secure top soil –
We should plant more and more trees as the trees helps to bind the soil. The tree act as a binding agent which helps to bind the nature. If there are more and more trees, it will help to prevent soil erosion, and will also create fresh air to breathe for us only.
Crop Rotation –
Crop Rotation is the practice of planting different crops sequentially on the same piece of land too improve soil health, optimize nutrients in the soil, and combat pest and weed pressure.
This practice also works to interrupt pest and disease cycles, improve soil health by increasing biomass from different crops root structures and increase biodiversity on the farm.
Water the soil –
This is a simple process that provides a lot of benefits to the soil. Watering your soil along with plants and vegetables is important. This helps to not only nourish the soil but to protect it. Moist soil is not in danger of erosion due to wind activity.
Maintain pH –
The pH levels in the soil can be affected by a number of things. Pollutants and acids are just two examples in this category. They can affect soils health and also the vegetable grown in the soil, which is eventually going to be eaten by us.

So we need to understand that along with Sadhguru ji, we also need to join hands and unite together to protect the soil. This will be beneficial for us only as we will get to eat pure fruits and vegetables and we will remain healthy. Pure soil also helps in oxidation of air.

In order to maintain good health:

As we all know that health is wealth, so firstly we should take care of our health and we will be the richest person on the earth.

So, Breathe healthy, Eat healthy, Then only you can be wealthy!

Written by: Ishita Sachdeva

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Climate change is the Greatest Threat facing Humanity Today

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June 23, 2022
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6 min
2 years
1,023 word

Tagged Activity, Climate Change, Climate Crisis, Environment, Humanity

Climate change is the Greatest Threat facing Humanity Today

This change will have major effects on the environment, society, and economies in the future. It is caused by human activity and will continue to cause impact our environment and our way of life. Climate change is causing our climate to change faster than normal, which is causing more extreme weather, including droughts, floods, and storms.

Keywords:- Climate Change, Environment, Climate Crisis, Activity, Humanity

Author: Kshitij Deshmukh

Introduction

The climate is changing!!

What is Climate Change?

Climate change is the greatest threat to humanity. It is caused by human activity and will have far-reaching impacts on our lives. Causing our planet to warm up faster than normal, which in return leads to the loss of large portions of its ice and glaciers, and which is causing sea levels to rise. This has already affected our coastlines, infrastructure, wildlife, and the lifestyle of the people living near the ocean/river.

Factors affecting Climate Change

These factors can be distinguished into natural and anthropogenic causes. Natural causes are those that occur due to the Earth’s normal processes, such as the Milankovitch cycles and volcanoes. Human activity is the primary cause of the current climate change we’re experiencing. Burning fossil fuels causes carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses to build up in the atmosphere, which makes the Earth too warm. Other human activities, like deforestation and agriculture, also affect the climate.

Natural Factors

Natural climate factors, like volcanoes and the Milankovitch cycles, can cause small amounts of climate change. However, human activity is the primary cause of the current climate change we’re experiencing. Burning fossil fuels causes carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases to build up in the atmosphere, which causes the Earth to warm. Other human activities, like deforestation and agriculture, also cause climate change.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimates that within the next few decades, the impact of a warmer climate on human health could be devastating, especially in the developing world. If we take the case of cities like Mumbai, I don’t remember when the temperature rose so high upto 40 degrees. But this year it rose to 40 degrees and it will rise up to 50 degrees in the next few years. And we can’t even imagine the impact of this.

Human Factors

Mobile networks like 5G are also a major cause of climate change. The use of 5G will cause the generation of more heat and electricity than current 4G networks. 5G will also require more electricity than current 4G networks, which will cause more climate change than the current technology. This network will in fact require more cooling than current 4G networks, causing even more climate change than the current technology. The only way to avoid these adverse impacts is to not use 5G. Instead, we need to reduce the use of fossil fuels, which will reduce the amount of climate change that occurs.

Effects on Animals

Animal species getting extinct due to climate change will be the biggest impact of climate change. The loss of many animal species, particularly mammals, will also have a devastating effect on the environment. The number of species that will be in danger of extinction will be much lower if climate change were not occurring. This is because endangered species are extremely valuable to the environment. If they became extinct, this would mean that the habitat they lived in was no longer available for them to live in, which would have an extremely negative impact on the environment.

Solution

We can limit the temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, which is the maximum amount we can safely avoid. This would have a limited effect on the economy, but it would significantly reduce the impacts on human health and the environment.

The first step is to stop the politicians and special interests who are blocking our path to a better future. We must be bold and brave, and do what’s right.

In the last decade, climate scientists have gained new insights into the Earth’s climate system. To help share their findings, they have been holding joint conferences in the United States and around the world. We have no choice but to leave fossil fuels in the ground, extract them at great risk, and not burn them. We must get behind this transition immediately before the effects are irreversible and the harms mount to levels we can’t fathom.

Change in Lifestyle

Electric vehicles are the future. In the coming years, we will see them becoming more and more prominent on our roads. Part of that transformation will include charging electric vehicles at public charging stations. The Public charging stations must be accessible, convenient and affordable, and provide power on demand. To get there, we need batteries that are both powerful and lightweight and can store a lot of energy for a long time.

Law

Lawmakers must pass legislation that makes these goals a reality. We also need to pass laws that protect the rights of future generations to live in a healthy environment. This includes passing legislation to protect our oceans, forests, rivers and other natural resources from being destroyed by pollution. It also includes passing legislation to protect the climate and the natural habitat of animals and plants.

Laws on Climate Change by world leaders are a step in the right direction, but they are not nearly enough. We need to transform our energy economy and the way we build our cities so that we don’t depend on fossil fuels in the first place. This means moving quickly to clean and renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power. And investing in energy-efficiency programs so that we use less energy. We also need to make sure that our transportation systems are as clean and emission-free as possible.

Conclusion

The climate crisis is the greatest threat facing our planet today. It is also the biggest challenge the world has ever faced. All of these steps will require leadership and foresight. With that leadership, we will move towards a clean, renewable energy future and a more sustainable world.

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