Global Economic Models! Are We Auguring Extinction?

With mass extinction taking place on Earth and having lost innumerable species, it is time for us to rethink. The extinction is continuous as many species all over the Earth are dying on day to day basis. The valuable forests our green lungs are being rapidly devoured for wealth and survival. There are lot of incongruities that is threatening life on Earth a delicate and fragile ecosystem. Life depends upon an equilibrium created by innumerable earthly elements and we are dependent upon that till we can trans-locate to another planet with life supporting systems.  

With this COVID - 19 pandemic our time has come as well? 

Well it is only a conjecture but you never no. With rapid incidence of disease and disorders, internecine wars, overpopulation, self annihilating weapons and a failed economic model we are dying for sure! Albeit slowly.   

Why is extinction happening regularly? 

Some species naturally become extincting when their contributory role is over on Earth. But most of the extinction that is taking place is at the behest of humans and their inimical activities. The race to amass wealth is the case of already developed countries and for the less fortunate it is a race for survival. But that is our creation overpopulation, lack of conservation ethos, greed and what not. Nature does not understands human predicament it is a fragile web of life in conjunction with limited earthly elements where a fatal rupture is taking place at the present juncture.         

Infinite economic growth and unchecked infrastructure development not forgetting ill planned urbanization all at the cost of our environment is the cause of the deadly menace we are facing. The unmitigated lust for having a go at limited natural resources is a common occurrence at this juncture , it is the work of an economic model that is causing harm to our environment and leading towards species extinction that includes us humans.

Albeit as harmful to Earth, the global warming and the resultant climate change pale out whence compared with deadly COVID-19 pandemic.

While there should Global regulations and restrictions as regards the commercial activities like industrialization and exploitation of natural resources the idea appears to be at best chimerical. With the Earth in absolute chaos we have to look within!

Forget about the World order, we in India are also under the deadly spell of this pandemic. Labelled as a developing country with abject poverty all over we are hard pressed to provide life of sustenance to an overpopulated mass.

The ill planned economic models are cause of death and destruction all over the World India too is contributory. Hence we have to sit back and rationalize. hat is going wrong? Development is an imperative but at what cost?

The impact of unchecked natural resource utilization and denudation of scarce ecosystems has contributed to environmental ills that we are witnessing and more is to come. 

When environmentalist protest against National policies it does augur extreme and honest circumspection if not more. How we can move ahead minimizing harmful actions and policies? This pandemic albeit a zoonotic disease is an indication of what happens when we do not stick to responsible behavior and continue to indulge propelled more by instinct than careful planning.

In India our ecosystems (remaining), natural resources, and vast stretches of open land which even though do not constitute as ecosystem are valuable to us for the environment's sake. In short we have to minimize land use and exploitation of natural resources in our country. This will help, even though we will not be left unscathed by the impact of inimical global activities that are raging uncontrolled around us. It will be a good beginning anyway and exemplary.    

Why the affect of COVID-19 has been sparing in our country? Although too early to say as it is not  understood well yet. But it could be because of something we have been doing right? 

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Uday is a content writer and seo service provider. He also teaches Digital Marketing in Jabalpur in Summer.
As a freelance Naturalist he loves to blog on wildlife, tigers, conservation and environmental issues hence the article.
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New Narrative & Environmental Concerns!

Finally! 

People stomped their foot down and pressed the button after seemingly unending rancour at the hustings. Year 2019 was a year of emergence of the right, left, center, neo intellectuals, urban maoists, violence mongers, secularists, muslims, Hindus, communalists, pseudo secularists and intellectuals, castiests, loyal and disloyal in media, nationalists, religiously autocratic, traitors, peace makers,  those with colonial imprint, soft and ultra thinkers. You can go on adding all will literally  fit in the description of this colorful rhetoric.

This election came with the tremendous revelation of English vocabulary, and the participation of enlightened people who helped decide and clear the consternation. The latter may not understand the former but have certainly proved to be intelligent voters. The caste and creed politics has been diluted and the masses are gullible and ignorant no more.      

The results came as a big,  relief not because a particular dispensation was reinstated but because electoral politics was fortified, pertinent issues were highlighted, and the momentary right judgment prevailed. The rabble-rousers and demagogue were sidelined. (Voice of the People).

And I believe the  trust in the EVM was finally established...at least till next elections.

Our Environmental Concerns!

With hope, India proceeds for the next five years for betterment of the peoples live, robust national security, demographic/religious harmony and settlement of prevailing issues and problems. All these are ever ongoing processes. The exemplary display of people participation was the most encouraging aspect that only a democracy can deliver.

The concerns expressed here and the optimum solutions certainly matter. But I feel the environmental concerns in this country always take a back seat vis a vis the imperatives pictured here. The neglect -seemingly absurd to some - subdued by the imperatives is frightening and depressing. With the impending climate change, rising pollution levels, damned rivers, damaged ecosystems and vanishing species a bleak future awaits us. 

The Governments cannot reduce poverty, tackle health issues, provide robust careers, and improve living conditions without preserving the environment in a perfect state of equilibrium. 

The environment concerns like preservation, conservation and natural resource management etc will remain pivotal to the well being of the Nation. Hence good governance should be inclusive and attentive of environmental concerns.     

Unfortunately in democracy there are hardly any leaders who understand the microcosm that is Earth in the Universal scheme of things, and how sensitive it is to human interference be it infrastructure development for rapid economic growth, or urbanization imperatives.

It is the charisma of rapid transformation that makes people blind, but these promises or actions are proving to be more beneficial for the upper strata of the society rather than being egalitarian.

Yes linear developments should be for servicing the masses in qualitative manner, like expansion of communication highway into deep interiors, hygiene and health imperative like Swacch Bharat,  alternative energy production that would cover extensive settlements, cheap connectivity between the rural and urban settlements and so on. This kind of much desired development is what the country needs.

Large scale infrastructure development using imported sophisticated technology may augur direct investments in India but unlike the liner development ethos the FDIs may prove to be unstable or not profitable at all. In this rapidly changing World, technological developments and innovations can make investment in third World countries with cheap labour improbable in the future.

For many in the ruling dispensation certain genuine and pressing environmental concerns appear regressive and unwarranted or simply put an impediment to the developmental goals, often drawn hastily. The long term damaging effects are often difficult to quantify and hence resistance or dissent are considered as inconsequential.

This apathy is nothing new, as I have already mentioned the imperatives that dominate our vital concerns. There has to be  tangible approach to industrialization and infrastructure development keeping the fall out of schemes or planning discrepancies in mind. We can learn much from the developed countries whom we emulate often. 

Irreversible fragmentation  of forests, exploitation of prime lands for mining, urbanization, extensive road construction all are often at the great cost to the environment.

There should be stringent regulatory norms which would discourage unplanned architecture or plug hastily implemented unviable schemes. Much to the consternation of environmentalists and conservationists (wildlife)  even the judiciary is often not condescending.

With the massive population bulge and tremendous biotic pressure as the result agricultural practises have often caused imbalances especially where fragile ecosystems have been brought under the net. The problem is further compounded by urban - rural convergence that is taking place in India. This may be due to career pursuits but in an agrarian economy shaping local eco-friendly infrastructure could stem the rot and encourage local youth to find options within.    

What is crucial, and is becoming more and more so is the public apathy towards issues regarding the environment. One reason is that these matters are never highlighted and the people are not aware of the wide spectrum of ailments it can lead to...which will eventually hurt them more. These issues are not part of political discourse as they apparently  lack the pull of the promises (often unfulfilled) of short term economic doles, of rapid transformation of the society and quick generation of ubiquitous wealth...and of course the material transformation into a modern age.

The environmental issues facing the country remain confined to the battles between NGOs, conservationists, the judiciary and the ruling dispensation. Sometimes the press takes in the peak but unfortunately these matters do not attract audience in exponentially large numbers like a dhamakedar (block buster) news item would.  For them readership, and TPA for electronic media is all that matters.

The crux of this article is that environmental awareness and large scale participation of the masses is a must if positively identified and well planned projects for the Nation's benefit have to be implemented. They should no longer be confined in the reigns of administration/politicians alone. The participation can take place through information transmission, addressing the concerns and taking the views of the masses. Peoples participation in projects deemed viable should come through active role of people represented by the environmentalist/conservationists/experts along with the administrative set up. Things should no longer be confined to public bodies alone with closeted execution.

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Uday works as a naturalists and blogs in matter relating to environment, tiger conservation and related issues.
He can be contacted at: pateluday90@hotmail.com 

Are Remaining Sustainable Habitats Less Important than P.A.?

After the poisonous spring - the ransaking of our precious habitats and mass killings of our wild animals, the aftermath is still in a precarious state. In India large swathes of forests, grasslands and mangroves and other niche habitats have been completely ravaged throughout the past centuries. Not forgetting our marine life and riverine ecosystems which are under attack as well.

Should we not declare an emergency for the sake of diversity? 

We have come to a point where we have to notify the remaining habitats with perfect ecosystems as protected areas (PAs). Albeit thankfully, this conservation measure has proved as a boon for the endangered species like the tiger, rhino and swamp deer little do we realize that this development has come about as an imperative rather a shameful imperative thanks to our misdeeds.  

Swamp Deer

The biggest damage has been brought about by rapid expansion of agriculture in order to feed our ever increasing population. But this has been done at the cost of forests and grasslands which has resulted in the decimation of many species in the wake and brought about near extinction of those which are now labeled as endangered. Fast spreading unplanned settlements in rural and urban areas has resulted in complete disappearance of land habitable for other creatures.

But the paradigm has changed we are in an industrial age now and rapid urbanisation is an associate which was not the case in the agrarian era. 

The creation of core inviolate areas have provided much needed undisturbed space for the diverse life forms in India. At least an iota of land has been wisely spared for others by a humanity that has come down heavily on land and ransacked ninety percent of mass under one pretext or another.      

We have failed to rationalize land as a precious commodity and that it should be included under the ambit of resource management in order to use it sustainably. 

Sabai Bhoomi Gopal Ki!

The saying stands true but is often interpreted wrongly. The land belongs to Lord Gopal and its creatures - the latter means all life forms and not  just humans. But in the contemporary era we have begun to interpret the saying to facilitate our own greed and the rabid development that is taking place.

Concretization is one of the deadliest activity that is taking place within our towns and cities besides digging the Earth for minerals and coal. Remember for every platform we make of concrete we kill a habitable land and the creatures that depend upon it. The building industry is supplemented by raw materials from nature like the sand and pebbles which damage the ecosystems. The fumes from steel and cement plants are an industrial hazards of which the general populace knows very little. 

Unrestrained use of our fast depleting resources does not impact only quantitatively but the end products like deadly chemical affluents, pesticides and toiletries are polluting our rivers and waterways and poisoning streams and precious pools of water which sustain diverse forms of life in our neighborhood including us humans.        

Similarly we are fast losing remaining shreds of habitats in our surroundings which were once complete ecosystems. Nevertheless these still support small life forms which are important anyway.  Take a peek in your neighborhood you will find birds, butterflies, jackals, hares, foxes, civets, porcupines and even hyenas, leopards and wolves.

If you do not desire to save these creatures then you should not subscribe to this article. These precious life forms and habitats are being lost to urbanization spreading its tentacles far and wide,  and due to our lack of regard and our callous attitude. We do not care where we are heading to hence leave it on our nextgen to face and suffer.   

In this context it has become pertinent that there is a paradigm shift as to how we perceive development and immediately stem the rot. The remaining sustainable habitats are being subjected to exploitation under the spanner of development an imperative where in alternate is never seemed to be found or deemed to be looked for. Such is the haste that we think nothing of the greater ecological impact our actions will lead to.      

The dispensations are always hell bent to outdo the previous in order to present impressive figures in the index. This is usually at the cost of our precious land and all its inhabitants. If the dispensation is not circumspect regards the preservation of habitats that have gone through centuries of evolution to come to a stage to support life and be in a state of equilibrium...much needed to sustain it for posterity, should we as responsible not step in stem the rot? What we should we do if the succesive governments do not pay heed to what all is precious? 

Act as responsible citizens and speak, write and act!
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Uday works as a naturalist and writes on issues connected with environment and tiger conservation in India.
He can be contacted at: pateluday90@hotmail.com
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Murdering The Big Cats

The recent news article about the murder of Avani tigress of Pandharkawada in Maharashtra is a grim reminder of how we treat denizens of the forests especially our National Pride. The tigress was said to have killed some people in the neighboring region in a period of year or more.  

Avani was shot dead by a private hunter as the story goes sanctioned by the PCCF Maharashtra. Alternative means of controlling the virulent predator was perhaps limited to paper work. 

The ideal first step would have been to tranquilize the tiger especially since she was said to have been accompanied by her cubs. Little is known of her cubs (if any) since the news reports are limited to the menace she was supposed to have caused. 

While shooting the man eating tigress her cubs should have been taken into account. A safe passage in captivity should have been provided since rearing them in the wild would have been impossible. Now with the the mother gone they would be difficult to trace and probably die of hunger.  When organizing such campaigns the authorities should be aware of the critical status of the species. With tiger numbers at shamefully low level hasty imperatives could prove disastrous in the long run i.e. if we are serious about furthering the cause of our National Pride and an animal of prime ecological importance.  

Whether all norms were followed or not a detailed investigations would reveal the truth. But in a country where truth can be suppressed with ease using pressure or monetary lure there is little hope that the facts will emerge. Nevertheless now that the deed has been done efforts should be made to trace the cubs if any. This would perhaps ameliorate the damage caused to the vulnerable species. 

The action also speaks of tremendous pressure exerted by humans whence faced with a problem animal. Such is the pressure from people and politicians that all hell breaks loose and the imperative becomes the noose and no rational or mitigation measures could be taken except shooting the animal dead. The courts too are not of much help as human life on Earth is seen supreme above any other life forms.    

We are still under the hangover of the Raj whence all predators were considered as vermins and exterminated by offering a reward. Human first attitude is terribly tilted and other forms of life on Earth are like third grade citizens. While the thugs and goons are nurtured by some politicians anomaly in animal behaviour is considered as threatening to all humanity. We are simply incapable of finding alternate solutions for animals with aberrant behaviour and shoot out orders are the consistent norm. 

The problem in India is the spread of human footsteps all over the land. We have spread with such alarming zeal that few natural lands are in preserved state of perfectness. The ecological impact of this has been disastrous and is being worsened by dissecting or destroying few remaining habitats in India on the pretext of development. These are the causes of sad state of land use in India made worse by uncontrolled ever expanding population. 

Large tracts of forests cleared for agriculture and industry lie degraded providing no viable returns. These should be returned to nature or used for expanding urbanisatination or for the industrial expansion that the rulers are so zealous about.  None of the protected areas should be brought under the axe of development. 
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Uday works as a naturalist and writes on issues connected with environment and tiger conservation in India.
He can be contacted at: pateluday90@hotmail.com
Mob: 9755089323

Worshipping Trees Rivers Animals Reptiles & Birds A Vedic Conservation Tool

Worshipping natural elements like rivers, mountains, animals, trees, reptiles and birds seems utterly insensible doesn't it?

Well if you have not been doing this get down to the insensible task without wait. For those with a dogmatic bend of mind this may be difficult to digest. Those who consider nature worship as primitive will never agree. 

Consideration of natural world should not be associated with any ism whence it is holistic. The Vedas have given us this deep understanding five thousand plus years ago, they have preached worship of divine in nature. Conservationist will equate this worship for preservation ethos which is an essential set of practices in order to save the Earth and its innumerable species - the other life forms. 

It does not take much to realise that we live in an ecosystem which comprises of a complex web of life intermingled as well as dependant upon natural abiotic elements. Our lives are much dependant upon these elements, hence the atonement should come much sooner than later. 

Worship is an  acknowledgement of the supreme truth as well as paying respect. Whence nature is creation of God than all that he has endowed us with should be worshipped or accorded deep respect making it worthy of preservation. For our own good!

Five thousand years back this truth dawned upon the Vedic Civilisations of northwestern region of the subcontinent. Purana, Upanishads and Sutra all espouse this cause. Hence elements of nature were classified with patriarchal & matriarchal entitlements that accorded a deep sense of reverence in the due course.

The ancient sacred texts simplify the concept of holistic nature worship using manifestations that highlight the value of elements on the planet. Living with nature has always been the way of life for homo sapiens, divergence from the way came due to disassociation with the wise texts. The result is there for all of us to see rampant urbanisation, pollution, global warming, hunger and disease.     

This (Vedic) was a simple system of according equity or value to elements of the web which play a major role in maintenance of equilibrium on this fragile Earth. The system does not try to explain the intricacies of preservation rather offers a pill coated with sugar. Why? Well all do not wish to go deep into scientific explanations or interpretations of phenomenons associated with Earth which are responsible for our survival.   

Odes and paens have constantly reminded people of this equity and so has numerous myths, legends and folklore in India. The rich and vibrant cultural past was endowed with compassion for other life forms precisely because of values inculcated by the ancients thoughts in the subcontinent.

Even religious teachings advocate this virtue of responsible living. Unfortunately rapacity has overtaken us, as a result earthly climate control is completely out of order, millions of species have become extinct or are on the verge, violence and chaos have taken over the planet and created an apocalyptic situation.       

From the Vedic civilisation has evolved many thoughts in the country which have flourished right into the contemporary era. This is associated with our inheritance and accords space not only to myriads of elements but diverse thoughts as well. This is what makes India a pluralistic society in true sense deciphered in simple terms it percolates down to live and let live.                   

Tiger Deaths A Sad Plight of A Beleaguered Animal

With the electrocution of a tigress (Jr. Kankati) at Bandhavgarh another critically endangered species loses number. The worse to happen is that she was in custody of  her cubs totally dependent. This would mean a loss of four big cats. Negligence, misfortune, accident whatever is stated the sad story is that no answer has been found to prevent deliberate electrocution by local poachers near the reserves.     

Incidences of ghastly electrocution of this dwindling species is not new yet no solution has been found. The menace continues unabated thanks to burgeoning human population that surrounds reserves in India. Man animal conflict is taking its toll not only in case of big cats but other critically endangered animals as well.  This is a discouraging plight of wildlife conservation in the country.

We have taken over lands after destroying niche habitats in order to survive. This is besides the large number of tracts that are not tilled. Suggestive of bad land use policy unfortunately the issue is not a National imperative. And we continue to overpopulate.  

We talk about human rights even in sensitive regions which have constricted beyond regeneration capability.  We do not justify alternate existence/sustenance in order to preserve if the project does not carry sufficient economic leverage. Wilderness is truly battling survival in India.    

Is conservation a wash off of our guilt?

It could well be because we have not yet inculcated values that accord rights to other life forms. We are shamelessly a human centric society. On one hand we zealously discuss climate change, environment change etc but our actions are diametrically opposed our efforts are sham.  

Not only neglect or disregard for other life forms and nature, our actions, development goals and attitude are totally destructive and devoid of any concern for mother Earth that sustains us. When the rot will be stemmed is anybody's guess.                  

The spiralling downwards of big cat population continues - Panna, Pench, Sariska, Kanha to name some. Numerous tigers are missing - presumed to have been poached.  Although tigers travel a long distance to find new territories this is a rare occurrence. Many such predators vanish due to poaching, habitat destruction, mismanagement, lethargy and inconsideration especially in reserves which are not in the limelight. The vanishing species dies unsung.   

Male tigers rarely switch territories unless until forced to since this may also mean loss of young cubs they have sired. The overtaking male kills them instantly if the female is not able to protect them.  Whence common sense prevails the males do not leave the area they are commanding.   

Recently at Kanha National Park a male tiger in the buffer area was electrocuted, purportedly the wire was stretched to kill small game. The unfortunate tiger walked in. Well who knows! Neglect of small crimes leads to more organised, deadly, and concerted efforts.    

The poachers got away with minor punishment exposing the legal lacunae that exists whence crime against wild animals is concerned. There seems to be a complete lack of political will in giving the vital elements of our ecosystems their due.      

States keep on losing big cats purportedly due to poaching. In spite of all the patrolling and protective measures in place the animal is losing ground. It won't be a surprise if the recent exhilaration of rising numbers turns into deep despondency.     

This is not only a conservation challenge, our pride as a Nation is deeply involved. If we fail or falter we will lose face like never before.  

Saving Indian Wildlife - The Hard Way

If the need arise to kill poachers for heinous wild life crimes in and near our reserves it should be done so without hesitation. A nation that venerates cows should accord equal weight age to other life forms especially those which are highly vulnerable and on the brink of extinction. We are hopeful that our conservation ethos emanating from Vedas will accord more concern for other life forms.      

Recently there was a news in an online magazine criticizing shooting down of poachers in Kaziranga National Park which is acclaimed for Rhino conservation listed as vulnerable in IUCN red list. The species is critically endangered in India with most of its habitat lost to  human expansion and greed.  Rhinos are much wanted target of poachers for the value they carry. Albeit this action is taken by those authorized  as a last recourse but then there are no options left in such circumstances.    

Obviously the author of the report  does not believe in equating lives of other species with human life. She is not to be blamed since very large section of human society holds no reverence for other life forms, and does not value their life and does not  care for their survival on Earth.

Anyway we are least interested in souls lacking authority and genuine concerns raking controversies for sake of personnel gains pointing anomalies in our systems. Activism should be balanced with concern for all.  

This attitude is nothing but encouraging persecution of God's enigmatic creatures desperately making their last stand on a planet of which they are the rightful inheritors as well. 

The blame lies on human domination, a prerogative that is merciless on other life forms The destruction of Earth that is taking place more so in the recent times is due our human centered attitude at the cost of creatures big and small and their living space. One day we will also perish if we do not protect habitats and conserve wildlife with absolute regards.           

I have noticed on may occasions authorities shun action against those involved in wildlife crimes due to fear of local politicians, activist who do not care for our wilderness at all and yes the local thugs active in that region. In absence of protective umbrella from higher authorities lower staff is easily dominated by negative factors described here.  Political interference is at its peak in India, and some in power literally act as fascists. They have to be kept within the limits of their stipulated powers.  

In case of high valued trophies such as rhinos and tigers there is immense incentive to poach as they fetch a large price in the local and International markets. The poachers and smuggles are in total total disregard  of the laws shaped within the constitutional framework. Some of them are well trained and equipped with modern weapons and do not hesitate to kill those responsible for the protection of precious wildlife.  

The laws for protection of wildlife are lacking and provide easy maneuverability in the legal process due to plethora of lacunae and a system corrupt and inefficient. The cases take too long a time to come to a decision. All the factors pointed out here encourage poachers to go about their nefarious activities with impunity. Studying the tiger electrocution incidents at the hands of poachers will be a revelation for those interested in this matter.     

Species are being lost and whence the legal framework fails to punish and prevent it leaves no recourse but to go the hard way. Wildlife crimes lead to a vast network of International mafias which facilitate heinous crimes like terrorism and drug smuggling. If strong measures are not taken with strong will we will lose our environment as well allow loopholes used by the nexus that will be detrimental to our National security. The die is cast save the environment in totality or perish.             

Extinction Underway - Can We Save The Earth?

We have constantly failed to prevent extinction of species since modern civilization took roots. The reason being that nature often comes in the way of  economic urgency. The shape of our economy in modern times is much dependent upon industrialization, agriculture and our own consumption based lifestyle that does not conform to salient principles of rational resource management.      

Let's invoke the truth, human prerogative dominates all forms of life on Earth. The extermination of wildlife accelerated whence the gun came into the picture. Earlier times hunting was not a passion, it was at many places where agriculture was lacking a deemed necessity. The vermin concept proved deadly and brought many species to brink of extinction if not their complete annihilation.

The modern day hunting, and the rapid loss of wild species was further compounded by uncontrolled population growth. The expanding humanity ravaged all habitats that came its way from grasslands, rivers to dense forests. There was no place for natural inhabitants to go and they perished. This was done to make way for agricultural fields especially in countries like India and China, food was a major priority to feed its teeming millions - and ever growing. Damage done, the rot continued as industrialization made its appearance. In many countries there was extreme loss of habitat and complete extermination of wildlife.

To be fair it was not only rampant hunting and habitat destruction that completely wiped out many species on Earth a major factor that was responsible for this irreversible loss was our lack of understanding as to how ecosystems of Earth work. This gave rise to many fallacies like not giving importance to habitats and  preventing their destruction. It takes millions of years to create ecosystems which made life on Earth sustainable.

Tree felling was done to appease our uncontrollable appetite for wood, and then  commercial forestry in nascent stage added to the great loss. Even till this day our green lungs are being felled because many countries in South America and some parts of Asia are totally dependent upon wood for their economic survival. The remaining forest ecosystems are under severe threat.

The resultant disorder that already prevails thanks to consumption of fossil fuel will be worsened if nothing is done to stem the rot. Eventually climate change due to emission of warm gases will consume us, well if not now then in time to come. Our progeny will definitely pay the price for our follies. The effects are already being felt and in many places, the rising temperature and frequent weather disturbances have started to take a toll.            

Nevertheless we continue to pursue industrial policies and developmental goals that are taking a heavy toll of nature. The obsession with rapid economic growth can be understood but what is alarming is that we manage to circumvent  the concern that arises out of  resultant damage to the environment in the process. Our policy makers, the wise men are always able to justify damage to the environment that arises due to developmental agenda. Who cares? Well some people do. But their voice is lost in the vast milieu that comprises of greed filled people and those in the race for attaining economic goals.  

We are held for ransom in absence of sound developmental policies which may take their own time to emerge but this is an antithesis for quick economic resurgences. Sane innovative ideas and practices develop over a period of time if the pursuits are sincere; they would in turn mitigate the damage to  our environment. But who gives new emerging  paradigm the weighted consideration.

According to the report in The Guardian UK scientist warn that the sixth mass extinction is already under way. Already the space for existence of many keystone species  is constricted. In absence of effective conservation efforts and proper planning many more species are bound to become extinct in time to come.  

Public apathy, greed and mismanagement will hinder all actions that could stem the rot.  The species are becoming extinct at much faster rate than before. After already having lost billions of life forms  environmental concerns should be widespread prevalent, that which along with sound policies will continue to make the Earth a livable place.