: Rs. 32,000 crore lost!

 

 

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Be a Hero. Save the Climate. How much must we lose before our leaders take action? Dear Vikas Thakur, Even as you read this over 5 million people have been left homeless in the aftermath of floods in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The colossal loss for both states is being estimated at an unbelievable 32,000 crore rupees! At the same time India is reporting a shortfall of 20 million tonnes in its rice production this year due to droughts in some parts of the country. These enormous damages to life, property and food security due to the erratic weather will only get worse if we do not take a stand against Climate Change NOW!!! This December world leaders will meet at Copenhagen, Denmark to make decisions that will change the future of this planet. We need agreement on a global plan that will save our future, and towards this, India should put on the table its plan to reduce its future emissions. Some feel that climate change has been caused by the West, who are historically the largest contributor to green house gases in the atmosphere, and it should be their responsibility to solve the problem. But what we are failing to see, is that, amid all this debate on justice and responsibilities, the planet, our only home, is at stake. The very existence of billions of people is being threatened! It is up to India to take leadership and shame the so called "developed" world, and show them the way to take on this massive crisis that is staring us in the face - we must disinvest from climate-killing coal power plants and switch to renewable power like wind and solar energy. This way we will be able to achieve equitable development for India in a way that is sustainable and doesn't hurt the planet. Take action: write to Dr. Manmohan Singh to let him know that he must go to Copenhagen and push an ambitious, binding and equitable deal. Stand up and be counted now. The stakes are too high for us not to act. Brikesh Singh Climate Campaign PS: If you cannot click the links above, please copy and paste the following link in your browser address bar - http://bit.ly/hwUBk Watch this video and tell Manmohan Singh to act NOW! "Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's need but not every man's greed." - Mahatma Gandhi What should world leaders commit to at Copenhagen? 40% emission cuts for developed countries (below 1990 levels) 15-30% emission reductions from business as usual for developing countries Developed countries should transfer funds and technology to help developing countries tackle climate change Replace coal power expansion with renewable energy like wind and solar power. Bt Brinjal update Thanks to the hardwork from the thousands who faxed, emailed and called Enivironment Minister, Jairam Ramesh. Our voices have been heard! Jairam Ramesh has agreed to have a public consultation with all stake holders on the issue early next year. This is by no means a reason to relax, however a major catastrophe to our food security has been averted for now. We will update you on the issue next year. Greenpeace on the web We're also on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube - join our friends list. Why have I received this mail? Either because you signed up as a Greenpeace India cyber-activist or a friend forwarded this mail to you. How do I subscribe? To receive regular updates from Greenpeace India, sign up here. How do I unsubscribe? To stop receiving messages on how you can help the planet click here. How can I help more? You can help by forwarding this message to everyone on your email list. You can also donate to keep us going strong! Where do I send feedback? Please send all feedback to susag.team.in@greenpeace.org Greenpeace India, #60 Wellington Street, Richmond Town, Bangalore 560025