A programme on climate change and fuel scarcity was organised by the Thread, an eco-village promoter orgnisation, at laxmipur market in Koraput district recently. Standing in different corners of the market, young tribal activists of Koraput district, who have undergone eco-village design training at the Siddharthvillage, Kakiriguma bio-diversity campus, explained the people about the threat of peak oil and the need for alternate way of living.
A banner having a message ‘No Petrol, No Diesel after 2020’ drew attentions of many to the spot. They sensitised the public about oil scarcity and showed posters that displayed researched data in this regard made by scientists from all over the world. Thread Executive Director G John said the research study indicates that the oil production is already at its peak and by 2020 people will not be able to use petrol and diesel. He emphasized that people need to look for alternate ways of living by changing their attitudes towards earth and its resources.