CLIMATE CHANGE IN INDIA
We are experiencing harsh climates
Weather changed in last few decades
This is global situation dear people
Not just in India for us to grumble.
GHgases got emitted for development and growth
Without knowing consequences for both
It's now realised this causes severe damages
By raising sea levels to flood coastal areas.
Scientists predict rise in temperature
That should be limited to 2'C higher
We've to reduce emissions to prevent
And save the world from its advent.
China US Europe are biggest emitters
India accounts for only 5% emissions
We are still a developing economy
But we happen to be fourth country.
All have to reduce GHG emissions
And sink some with other strategies
Then we get net zero emissions status
And cause temperature raise hiatus.
Coal, oil, gas will now be replaced
Solar Wind renewable will be used
Vehicles will soon turn electric
Manufacturing will become more epic.
US, UK, Canada, Japan and some others
Agree to reach by 2050 net zero emissions
China will reach by 2060 this target
India wants time till 2070 for the limit.
This will contain by 2'C temperature
Have to face warmer climate for sure
Unseasonal rains and floods too
What to do there is no other go.
This increases air water pollution
Life will henceforth be in revolution
Smart technologies will have wider control
Artificial intelligence will have greater role.
But we as individuals also have a duty
To buy local products
To avoid rapacious consumptions
To eat less meat dishes
To Walk, cycle or use public transport
To save power and water
To switch off unused electric gadgets
To avoid plastic bags
To grow plants and trees.
Let's leave this Mother Earth to Generation Alpha and Beta in good shape!