Chardham Mahamarg Vikas Pariyojna : Environment Friendly or Deadly ?????

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi, laying the foundation stone in December 2016, the construction of 900 km long highway has started and it has almost been 2 years since. According to the government, about 2000 crores work has been done, and other 10000 crores will be funded and worked shall been done by end of 2019.

Courtesy : One India

The budget of 12000 crores was allotted for the project and the government promised the construction without harming the environment but today as per reports of various media we can see some very large amount of damage.




COURTESY : THE QUINT'S REPORT TO CHARDHAM MAHAMARG YOJANA.

According to The Quint, around 25000 trees were cut, uprooted for laying the road along with streams being diverted from their natural way and relocation of large stones and river beds….

As we know that, Uttarakhand is mountainous and full of lush green forests. To develop such routes, government must find a way doesn’t hinder the Eco system.

Courtesy : Sacred Yatra 

The current Scenario,

The trees are being uprooted and riverbed stones are relocated to highway diversions and turns. The trees must not uprooted or if they are uprooted they must be replanted to ensure that they live and Ecosystem is maintained.  The rocky waste being dumped at turns may create blockage for waterfalls, as turns are mostly near streams or waterfalls, heavy rainfall in those dump areas may wash out this dumping sites. 

For making the highways, mountain slopes are steep cut, as if 90 degrees straight. This is the wrong method as they have higher risk of landslides. With one rain, it can ruin entire work by the government. With deadline coming close, the work as begun heftily, and working fast can also result into dangerous yet losses. Simply saying it will block the ongoing roots for days....

25000 trees, that’s huge, enough to create a natural disaster and shake the entire Eco balances.  Uttarakhand often known as “Land of the Gods”. And we humans here are demolishing the creation of God…..

So what should be done???? - By The Quint

How to minimise deforestation during road cutting?

Construction of roads in the eco-sensitive Garhwal region is challenging, as they cannot be constructed in a straight, linear manner. Hence, diversions and tunnels should be constructed wherever possible so that lesser trees are cut. But the government is in a hurry to complete the 2019 deadline. With more time and planning, lesser trees could have been cut. 

What is the proper way to redevelop Kedarnath?

In the report, we had suggested that no development work should take place beyond Sonprayag. Instead, smart buffer zones should be created in towns below Sonprayag, where pilgrims can be managed according the carrying capacity of the place. The flow of pilgrims can be regulated in a step-by-step manner, and at a time, up to 500 people can be allowed in the hill-top shrine of Kedarnath. The buffer zones can be called smart only if they environment friendly and provide rapid access to rapid evacuation routes, in the event of an emergency.

 Dr Srivastav maintains that every place has its own carrying capacity. In the steep-gradient of Kedarnath, the weather can change at any time. The government, he maintains, must be mindful of the limits of nature. Else, injudicious development, can lead to the possibility of yet another disaster.

Maintaining enough green cover for all the animal, bird species is need. We just can't let go or ignore the this kind of damage in terms of development. As we know India already has been among 5 worst countries in terms of environmental health. We are ranked 178th in terms of air quality. So, we have to take harsh steps to maintain green cover and re-establish the forests....

Courtesy: Hindustan Times.

 Out of 180 countries, India ranked 177, only better in environmental performance than the Democratic Republic of Congo, Bangladesh and Burundi. This is where they have to ponder and they have to act. 

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2018 : HOW INDIA CELEBRATED !!

Courtesy : Plastic Bottles in Hanoi, Vietnam

It was not earlier than yesterday that I figured out and saw people coming with solutions, efforts, ideas to beat plastic pollution. You may be thinking, What I did to beat plastic pollution, what were my efforts. Firstly, Out of ways which I suggested to implement in life, I implement and experimented those and it came out pretty well.

Before a month, I used a Thums Up Bottle to plant a Money Plant Creeper ( Epipremnum aureum - Devil's Ivy ), And it grew effectively.

NOW ( Date : June 5, 2018) 

THEN  ( Date : April 28, 2018)

I switched from drinking water from - recyclable cold drink bottles to refillable ones. I had almost narrowed my use of plastic bags to 0, by using cloth bags whenever I went for groceries or dairy products.


Few Months earlier we planted more than 30 trees in Fatehpura High School, which are now stable and growing peacefully everyday, along with kids studying there.


So, this were some minor adaptations by me, and by this week  I will collect and plant in more than 5 bottles. So the count will 6 bottles recycled. I know that recycling 6 bottles, does not make a change, but the beauty obtain from those bottled plants can inspire 50 others to adapt the technique which is favoured everywhere and we just don't know.

All we need to do is Inspire, make kids, teens, adults interest in small scale forestry or gardening, out these small steps, a larger impact can be seen.

Man Dressed as PLASTIC MONSTER @ UNEP Programme - June 5 2018

On June 5th 2018, India hosted World Environment Day with theme BEAT PLASTIC POLLUTION.

Efforts made all over india were remarkable.

Indian Railways :
The Staff of Shatabdi and Rajdhani express, one of the busiest trains, started using fully biodegradable food packages. 

Nagaland (state):
The Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio, Declares Nagaland as a " FREE OF PLASTIC STATE " by December 2018. And with the help of government, They are planning to plant 48000 saplings next week.

Tamil Nadu (state):
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, announced to "BAN SINGLE USE PLASTIC IN STATE" during the Assembly. And The ban will come to effect from next year and essential goods such as milk, oil and medicines have been exempted from the ban.The State has already banned manufacture and use of plastic bags below 51 microns.

Himachal Pradesh (state):
The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Jai Ram Thakur, announces "BAN ON THERMOCOL PLATES" and one litre plastic bottles at functions. He also stated that the students in government schools would be provided steel bottles to drink water and state will install 12 major Waste management plants. 

Bombay or I say MUMBAI, had its own way to celebrate the day. A lawyer and environmentalist, Afroz Shah along with people from different corners of city, gathered to clean the Versova Beach. They cleaned the entire beach with help of police force, people who joined voluntarily. Along with that, several other people to joined to clean the plastic woven beaches of Mumbai. 

BUT, 

After Researching a bit, I found out that, most of the wasted 
collected either ended up in oceans or rivers or canals. These made plastic OCEAN CENTRIC. Because most of it was obtained for waste management either from beaches or found floating in water.
The most plastic producing cities lie either in African, Asian Continents. India, China, Vietnam are some countries to name. 

A WEEK BEFORE, A MALE PILOT WHALE, STRANDED IN THAI CANAL, MALAYSIA BORDER. EVEN BEFORE, THE RESCUE BEGAN, IT PUKES FIVE POUNDS OF PLASTIC BAGS. AND AFTER FIVE DAYS OF STRANDING AND RESCUE OPERATIONS ON FRIDAY, IT DIED. LATER, THE RESCUE OPERATORS REVEALED THE DEATH BECAUSE OF CHOKING DUE TO EATING AND INHALING ABOUT SEVENTEEN POUNDS OF PLASTIC BAGS. 

Courtesy : News - National Geographic Channel


SO, WAS IT A

ACCIDENTAL DEATH 
OR 
A MURDER ???

AFTER ALL THIS I CAN CONCLUDE THAT WE NEED TO STRICT ACTIONS. ABOVE MENTIONED SMALL STEPS WON'T BE ENOUGH. WE NEED TO RAISE OUR VOICES. MAKE BOLD MOVES......AND IT CAN'T BE DONE SINGLE HANDEDLY....

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UN ENVIRONMENT
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Specials : World Environment Day 2018

Ever Since the human has evolved, He is constantly developing, discovering, inventing for making his life easier and earn. But in the terms of development and making things easy, and earn (gather) much, Humans have made some mistakes which are not too late to accept and pay the consequences.

Courtesy : UN Environment

Humans invented guns, electric bulbs and much more things, but one thing of many, They invented Plastic.

Courtesy : Pinterest

Plastic is material consisting of any of a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic organic compounds that are malleable and so can be molded into solid objects.

 It is one material that chokes and living creature to death and it takes itself 450 years to die.

On this WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY ,  United Nations along with other NGOs and Teams have pledged to reduce this Plastic Waste to Maximum.

According to their studies,

1. Plastic makes total of 10% of all other wastes.
2. 5 billion plastic bags are used every year.
3. Every Minute, 1 million ( 10 lakh ) bottles are bought. 

We Humans, think that these are disposable, but eventually after their single use they end up in Oceans or Landfills, Which pollute both.

To overcome this rate of pollution and increase in The Waste, UN Along with Other Organizations has chose INDIA,  as the Host for WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2018.

India is joyous around for hosting and celebrating the day and people can join and raise the awareness with Theme.

#BEATPLASTICPOLLUTION

Courtesy:  UN Environment

Courtesy:  UN Environment

UN Environment is Part of United Nations which briefly examines the problems related to Environment. According to their studies,

Researchers estimate that more than 8.3 billion tonnes of plastic has been produced since the early 1950s. About 60% of that plastic has ended up in either a landfill or the natural environment.

More than 99% of plastics are produced from chemicals derived from oil, natural gas and coal — all of which are dirty, non-renewable resources. If current trends continue, by 2050 the plastic industry could account for 20% of the world’s total oil consumption. 

These single-use plastic products are everywhere. For many of us, they’ve become integral to our daily lives.  

After using it daily in our lives, this waste nearly ends up in rivers and then oceans. every year hundreds of thousands of waste is accumulated in ocean which hinders the biodiversity and results into death of marine creatures.

Yangtze river of China, accumulates upto 1.4 million tonnes of plastic being highest,whereas in India, Meghna, Brahmaputra, Ganges all three accumulate about 72000 tonnes of plastic. There are 10 rivers on earth that alone carry 90% of this waste ending up in oceans.

Courtesy : UN Environment

Plastic waste — whether in a river, an ocean, or on land — can persist in the environment for centuries

So What should be done to Stop wasting and saving the environment from PLASTICS ???

1. USE CLOTH BAGS INSTEAD OF POLYTHENE.
2. USE STEEL VESSELS, SPOONS AND OTHER STUFF.
3. GET RID OF SINGLE USE PLASTIC .
4. GET RID OF PLASTIC BOTTLES AND USE REFILLABLE BOTTLES.
5. SPREAD AWARENESS TO LOCAL AREAS TO STOP USING SINGLE USE PLASTIC.
6. PICK UP AND THROW ANY PLASTIC WHILE ROAMING, WALKING ETC.

Courtesy : UN Environment

CELEBRATE THIS DAY, WHILE PLANTING TREES, AVOIDING PLASTICS, SPREADING AWARENESS AND ALSO STAY TUNED FOR MORE UPDATES....

Agnihotra : The Science of Healing.....

What if I tell you that, everything in this world can be healed? You would believe it to an extent but would not believe if I told everything can healed, including healing and protection from environment destruction and radiations...

Still you would believe, what if told you that your paralysis can be healed, your TB can be healed, and Your Disability can be healed. Here, you would be astonished that How it is possible? Yes it is possible.

Agnihotra, Art of healing. It is your effort to heal the atmosphere, environment and environment will help you heal. It is also known as HOMA THERAPY.

Agnihotra is a healing fire from the ancient science of Ayurveda. It is a process of purifying the atmosphere through a specially prepared fire performed at sunrise and sunset daily. Anyone in any walk of life can do Agnihotra and heal the atmosphere in his/her own home. Thousands of people all over the world have experienced that Agnihotra reduces stress, leads to greater clarity of thought, improves overall health, gives one increased energy, and makes the mind fuller of love. It is a great aid to drug and alcohol deaddiction. Agnihotra also nourishes plant life and neutralizes harmful radiation and pathogenic bacteria. It harmonizes the functioning of Prana (life energy) and can be used to purify water resources.

How Agnihotra works Image source http://www.homatherapy.org

Agnihotra is an ancient science given in Sanskrit language at the time of creation. Sanskrit was never anyone’s mother tongue; it is a language of vibration. We can make changes in the atmosphere with Sanskrit mantras and fire prepared with specific organic substances, timed to the sunrise/sunset biorhythm. The fire is prepared in a small copper pyramid of specific size and shape. Brown rice, dried cowdung (manure) and ghee (clarified unsalted butter) are the substances burned. Exactly at sunrise or sunset the mantras are spoken and a small amount of rice and ghee is given to the fire. There is not just energy from the fire; subtle energies are created by the rhythms and mantras. These energies are generated or thrust into the atmosphere by fire. This, in addition to the qualities of the materials burned, produces the full effect of this healing HOMA (healing fire). Much healing energy emanates from the Agnihotra pyramid.

Tremendous amounts of energy are gathered around the Agnihotra copper pyramid just at Agnihotra time. A magnetic-type field is created, which neutralizes negative energies and reinforces positive energies. Therefore, a positive pattern is created by one who does Agnihotra merely by his/her performance. Agnihotra purifies the atmosphere of pollutants and neutralizes harmful radiation. The resultant atmosphere gives nourishment to plant life.

Agnihotra and Plants:

The ghee is thrust into the atmosphere and attaches itself to the molecular structure of the soil, allowing the soil to retain more moisture. Plants grown in Agnihotra atmosphere are better able to withstand droughts. Agnihotra causes a change in the cellular structure of the plant which sends more nutrients to the fruit of the plant and less to the leaves, stem and roots. Many people have found that the size, taste, texture and yield of fruits and vegetables grown in Agnihotra atmosphere are superior. Performance of Agnihotra in the garden reduces pest problems and organic gardening and farming are made easier by using Homa (healing fire) techniques.



Medicinal properties of Agnihotra: 

Agnihotra renews the brain cells, revitalizes the skin and purifies the blood. It is the holistic approach to life. Many people who are normally allergic to smoke experience a healing effect by sitting in Agnihotra atmosphere. The healing effects of Agnihotra are locked in the resultant ash. Thousands of people in different parts of the world have experienced wonderful healings of all types of ailments by using Agnihotra ash.

HOW TO PERFORM IT ???

Agnihotra requires these materials:

– Copper pyramid of specific shape and size

– Dried cow dung

– Ghee (clarified unsalted butter from cow’s milk)

– Whole grain raw brown rice

– Agnihotra Mantras

– Timings of sunrise/sunset for your area

Preparing the Agnihotra fire:

Place one piece of cowdung on the bottom of the pyramid, and place more pieces with ghee on them around the inside of the pyramid, leaving an opening in the middle. For fires done in apartments and other indoor locations a small fire will suffice, but for agricultural purposes where a lot of ash is desired, it is preferable to build a larger fire.

Apply ghee to both sides of the piece of dung which will be placed in the center.

The rice offering consists of two pinches of raw brown rice (a pinch is the amount you can hold in your fingertips). Place in a dish and remove the broken pieces.

Add enough ghee to moisten the rice. Separate the rice into two portions.











Light the fire several minutes before the time on the timesheet, so the dung will be fully ablaze at the exact time. A large fire will need to be started earlier than a small one. Thicker dung needs more time to fully ignite.

This completes Agnihotra. It is preferable to sit quietly or meditate until the fire goes out.

For the maximum effect of the interplay of subtle energies of Agnihotra, one should not disturb the pyramid or add ghee after the mantras have been chanted and rice and ghee have been added to the fire. If circumstances permit, it is best not to disturb the pyramid until it is time to set up for the next performance of Agnihotra.


Agnihotra Mantras:

At Sunrise:

Sooryáya Sváhá  

(add the first portion of rice) 

Sooryáya Idam Na Mama

Prajápataye Sváhá 

(add the second portion of rice) 

Prajápataye Idam Na Mama

At Sunset:

Agnaye Sváhá
(add the first portion of rice)
Agnaye Idam Na Mama

Prajápataye Sváhá
(add the second portion of rice)
Prajápataye Idam Na Mama

(á is pronounced as ‘a’ in father) 

At the exact timing for sunrise or sunset, utter the first Mantra and give the first offering of rice and ghee to the fire, after the word  Sváhá. Then chant the second Mantra and give the second offering after the word Sváhá. Say the Mantras once only. If you miss the timing, it is not Agnihotra and you will not have the healing effects.

After each Agnihotra try to spare as many minutes as you can for meditation. You can sit in silence at least until the fire extinguishes itself.

After the Mantras have been uttered and the rice offerings given, it is best not to disturb the fire, due to the interplay of subtle energies. If possible, avoid moving the pyramid until the next time you prepare for Agnihotra.

A larger fire using more dried cowdung amplifies the healing effects and produces a greater quantity of healing ash.

Keep the Agnihotra ash in a container made of earthenware, glass or wood. DO NOT keep Agnihotra ash in a container made of plastic or metals other than copper or gold. Agnihotra ash can be used as fertilizer for plants or for making folk medicines for animals and humans. In South America it is called “miracle ash”.

Agnihotra can protect us from radioactivities and nuclear blasts. 

Read IT HERE!!!!!

Agnihotra needs to be performed at specific times according to one's location and place. If not done on time, there are zero effects of it on humans, but it has effects on environment.

Users can know there timings to perform it - via Android App, IOS App, or get them ONLINE.

An Interesting Story, How Agnihotra saved people from BHOPAL GAS TRAGEDY.....

Bhopal gas tragedy  !!! I hope everyone know about it. But is that you all know two families got saved , because they do Havan  in their home!!! Surprising right? Ya even when I read about this in Tamil magazine (last year), I was surprised how it is possible? But later I read the whole article and got to know the scientific reason behind it. So I would to share the information  read regarding this.

The tragic incident occurred on the night of December 3, 1984 when the poisonous MIC gas leaked from Union Carbide factory at Bhopal. Hundreds of people died and thousands were hospitalized, but there were two families – those of Shri Sohan Lal S Khushwaha and Shri M.L. Rathore, living about one mile away from the plant who came out unscathed. These families were regularly performing agnihotra (havan). In these families nobody died, nobody was even hospitalized despite being present in the area worst affected by the leakage of the toxic gas. This observation implies that agnihotra is a proven antidote to pollution. (English Daily-“The Hindu’ of 4-5-85; news item under the heading ‘Vedic Way to Beat Pollution’.)

Sources :
 https://bharathiradhu.wordpress.com/2015/10/08/bhopal-gas-tragedy-power-of-agnihotra-saved-a-family/

http://www.agnihotra.org/

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You may write me down in history......

You may write me down in history

With your bitter, twisted lies,

You may trod me in the very dirt

But still, like dust, I'll rise.

Does my sassiness upset you?

Why are you beset with gloom?

'Cause I walk like I've got oil wells

Pumping in my living room.

Just like moons and like suns,

With the certainty of tides,

Just like hopes springing high,

Still I'll rise.

Did you want to see me broken?

Bowed head and lowered eyes?

Shoulders falling down like teardrops,

Weakened by my soulful cries?

Does my haughtiness offend you?

Don't you take it awful hard

'Cause I laugh like I've got gold mines

Diggin' in my own backyard.

You may shoot me with your words,

You may cut me with your eyes,

You may kill me with your hatefulness,

But still, like air, I'll rise.

Does my sexiness upset you?

Does it come as a surprise

That I dance like I've got diamonds

At the meeting of my thighs?

Out of the huts of history's shame

I rise

Up from a past that's rooted in pain

I rise

I'm a black ocean, leaping and wide,

Welling and swelling I bear in the tide.

Leaving behind nights of terror and fear

I rise

Into a daybreak that's wondrously clear

I rise

Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave,

I am the dream and the hope of the slave.

I rise

I rise

I rise.

                    - Maya Angelou.

Maya Angelou, "Still I Rise" from And Still I Rise: A Book of Poems.  Copyright © 1978 by Maya Angelou.

Indian Sparrows: Then and Now

Years Ago, when we were kids, every day we used to play and roam around the small gardens and open verandas. Along with my grandmother, I used to visit temple in our local area. We used to pray and then later, we fed the cows and birds. I still remember those days when the most common bird of all was the Sparrow.

Sparrows have been a family member for every kid who was raised in 90s and earlier. In cities when there used to be less buildings, these small creatures used to live their lives chirping, dancing, singing and flying all around.

But today, those sparrows are disappearing. The reasons are ample. Due to Increase in concrete Jungles, they are not able to find suitable homes. In Many cities there are irregularity and imbalance in food chains which causes their deaths.

People aren’t aware of such things. They are just being ignorant, about this Small things. If we do not take a step today we might see those sparrows stuffed in museums.      

Photo Courtesy : Nelson Khor

Passer domesticus aka The Sparrows are common birds. Small in size and weighing around 40gms. They usually eat rice, small insects, wheat grains, millet and many more things. The bird is most commonly found in urban cities and is a small brown-coloured bird, not bigger than a tennis ball, with black streaks on its back. The male is dark brown, with a black bib, grey chest and white cheeks, whereas the female is light brown throughout its body, with no black bib, crown or white cheeks. It is a social species, found in groups of eight to 10, chirping and chattering to communicate with each other.

They have peacefully coexisted with us in our buildings and gardens, but in the last two decades, their population is on the decline in almost every city. The reasons attributed are:

• ·         Rapidly changing cities are no longer a suitable habitat for the house sparrow, as the new and modern designs of infrastructure does not give any room for the sparrow to nest;

• ·         Pollution caused by microwave towers and pesticides;
• ·         The house sparrow loses its foraging grounds (natural grasslands) as the green spaces in our cities give way to more concrete constructions.
• ·         Chemical farming
• ·         Use of plastic, glass and chrome for large constructions

We have listed all possible reasons for decrease in their species, so what can be solutions….. 

1.   Provide them water in small bowls.
2.   Prepare houses from shoe boxes and cardboards and hang it at a place where it safe.   
3.   Provide them with food.
4.   Plant trees such as neem and Gulmohors, Sparrows can build their houses/nests.
5.   Just spread the awareness.

Spreading Awareness is not Enough !!!, We really need to take small steps. Just Hang a small Sparrow house and see them flourish their family- thier chirping with enrich and refresh your minds. you would really be happy - 

"TAKE A SMALL STEP FOR A CHANGE, SEE THE BIGGER RESULTS....."

References:

https://www.divyabhaskar.co.in/news/MGUJ-ANA-OMC-LCL-world-span-90-parcent-of-the-sparrows-have-disappeared-only-5-spikes-in-hectare-gujarati-news-5833762-PHO.html 


https://www.wwfindia.org/about_wwf/priority_species/threatened_species/house_sparrow/

 

This Man Can Grow Trees in 90 Days – Here’s How You Can Do it Too!

Source: https://www.thebetterindia.com/135343/how-to-grow-trees-in-90-days/

The forests that were once the norm in India have gradually given way to scores of concrete structures, due to constant development. However, thanks to the initiatives of various citizens who are passionate about saving the environment, reforestation has found its place on the agenda.

For RS Arjunan, tree plantation isn’t just about nurturing a sapling; it is about using resources effectively. He is practising a tradition of planting which he claims was used in ancient times as well. What makes his method special? He says it will lead to a brand new tree in just 90 days!

Arjunan uses the cuttings from different species of trees and plants them in the soil. Using proper measures and techniques, he cultivates the branch, until it starts sprouting roots and leaves, becoming a fully fledged tree.

"After my son passed away, my neighbour suggested that I take up tree planting using this method. It seemed like a good idea, so I decided to take it up,”

He says in a conversation with The Better India.

Arjunan believes that this method can help reforest all of Tamil Nadu.

With this technique to create your own tree in 90 days, by following these three easy steps!

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Find a healthy tree

He doesn’t specify the kind of trees he uses, saying that almost any tree can be used for this technique. However, for the best results, use trees that are native to the land, and are easy to grow in the climatic conditions of the area.

The branches that are just over one-year-old work best, as they are easy to cut as well.

Chop off the Branch

Once a healthy branch has been identified, you must chop it off. Depending on its thickness you can use either pruning shears or another cutting device. The branch must be sturdy, to keep other animals from grazing on it.

Plant the branch, and water!

Initially, Arjunan recommends planting the branch in tightly packed soil. He usually uses a burlap sack for the same. The sack should be kept in a place that doesn’t have too much sun or too much shade. For the first 70 days, it is advised not to use any fertiliser. Just one litre of water every day is enough. By the 28th day, he says the branch will start sprouting leaves, and the roots will begin to form. This is when you know you are on the right track. After 70 days, the leaves and roots will be strong enough to transfer the tree to a location of your choice. With continuous care and daily watering, by the 90th day, you will have a fully grown tree, according to Arjunan.

“This method is efficient, because it uses fewer resources, and results in the growth of trees in a lesser amount of time. Since branches are being used, there is no question of pests or overgrazing,”

says Arjunan.

This is a tree, I planted as per Method of Arjunan... If Got successful - I shall plant more.....

Cellphones and Rainforests....

Topher white shares his views, How can a garbaged or wasted cell phone can help saving thousands of acres of rainforests.

 

Rainforests are been illegally logged down by lumberjacks in large amounts. This can be saved by mere cell phone.

The sounds of the rainforest include the chirps of birds, the buzz of cicadas, and the banter of gibbons. However, in the background is the almost-always present sound of a chainsaw, from illegal loggers.

A cell phone has lot many sensors. It can be programmed to recognize the sounds chainsaws and lumber machines. These sounds when activated or heard by the programmed cell phone sends signals directly to forest rangers via cloud technology and the cutting down can be stopped immediately. In order to prove and test the technology.
 

Topher white tried out his devices in forests of Indonesia:

On the very next day of his test, the devices captured sounds of chainsaws and the logging was halted immediately. The partners and rangers reported, they never returned.

So if some of the companies and people, along with governments, initialize the task of using the technology developed by Topher White. Millions of hectares of forests can be saved and all harmful effects of deforestation can be terminated permanently.

Rainforests are life of over 50 million people. In addition, home to half of animal and plant species.