This refers to the article, “Hot as hell, is itIJ” (June 5) by H S Singh. It is to the credit of the writer that he paints a detailed picture of temperature variations in the Indian and Tibetan region over 10 millennia. The terminology used may be a subject of discussion and fine nuances in temperature variations could be further refined by advanced researchers. One thing, however, is clear that temperatures in these regions are rising beyond our control as no solutions are in sight. The subject of unprecedented population rise and a litany of factors arising out of it are taboo for various reasons. Colonial excesses in deforestation and resource exploitation rendered this country crippled. The dismal situation was given a finishing touch by a relentless development narrative unconcerned about its adverse impacts on the environment. All domains — air, water and earth in the subcontinent now seem far beyond redemption.
like New Zealand, which is welcoming refugees from Pacific islands' projected disappearance as a result of sea-level rise, where will billion people migrate to and who will welcome usIJ While all rich economies that were initially responsible for environmental degradation are taking remedial measures in face of an ecological catastrophe, we decided to wait and watch. People at large are not concerned about what is happening. While the present dispensation appears to be a bit concerned, it has numerous stumbling blocks; an aspiring billion plus citizens, uncooperative Opposition, squabbling politicians, unwilling bureaucracy and unrestrained corruption.