Bottled water is fast becoming a habit, a habit that takes a huge environmental toll as was discussed in Part I of the blog. Bottled water, no doubt, is convenient. At times, it even makes a lifestyle statement. And it is becoming increasingly common to think that it’s the only alternative, as one may have [...]
When it comes to profligacy concerning natural resources, humans are guilty of a long list of environmental extravagances. Bottled water, I’m sure, ranks pretty high on the list. In an era where we need to particularly conscious of our use of oil and water, and work hard towards reducing global warming, the innocuous looking plastic [...]
Dear Mr. President, I’d like to congratulate you on your tremendous and historic rise to the helm as you assume the mantle of leadership of the US today. These are unprecedented times we live in, with global economies and ecologies in a state of severe disrepair. In saying that you are the “change” we can [...]
Dr. Masuru Emoto, a Japanese scientist, has a queer obsession. He spends hours on end, freezing drops of water in petri-dishes, in a special walk-in refrigerator which is temperature controlled at -5 degrees Celsius. Then he painstakingly photographs snowflake like crystals that only emerge in the melting ice drops for about 20 to 30 seconds, [...]
Ever since I started this blog, I have become more acutely aware of the fact that there are many individuals who have made it their life mission to make a positive difference to the world. I’m sure such individuals number in millions, people who want to take action for their communities, help save the environment, [...]
