There is a genuine concern among the scientists of the world. They know that their experiments in the lab are indicating a clear cut harakiri by the mankind. The sea level has risen double fast, global warming is no more a theoretical problem. Ground water level is going down by the day.
The problem is, bigger players, like the industrialists, politicians and the rich in the richer (a.k.a. developed) states still think they can buy anything with their money. True, what Anartya Sen wrote is right, natural calamities affect the socially and economically backward people more. But, in case of death, there is no money involved. It may come sooner or later for a person but it has to. What industrialists will do with their smoke releasing factories if there is no buyer.
A major problem in fighting already badly damaged environment is that common man is still unaware of the danger. The scientists present the problem in such theoretical jargon that does not concern them. For example, what a farmer in remote Chhattisgarh or Himachal Pradesh is likely to feel about rising sea level?
There is a markable fall in food production, WARMING has started taking its toll, बेर, a common fruit in Indian villages, was not available this season. Weather has become unpredictable. It does not rain in Rainy season, and it is cold in March.
Such issues should be highlighted if something serious is intended to be done.
