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“I think its better the people of India decide on whats best for their environment, not a bunch of people sitting in front of their computers half way around the globe.As far as i know, the “buzz words” as you call it, namely global warming,carbon di oxide and
\nsustainable development in the US’s environmental law is just an eyewash. currently, US is responsible for 25% of global CO2 emission.Please refer “http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/
\nList_of_countries_by_carbon_dioxide_emissions”
\nif in doubt.Considering the data was collected by the US gov., the percentage is obviously more. And India contributes just 5%. I see it more as an imperialist propaganda to curb the rapid development which most 3rd world countries are going through right now, than a genuine concern for global warming”<\/em><\/div>\n

This is a comment by one Mr.Ashwin Hariharan on my Earth Day Competition details post.<\/span><\/p>\n

Well let me make one thing clear, I sit in front of the computer, halfway across the globe as mentioned but I still am an Indian and I unlike some people care about my country. Global warming, sustainable development do not figure in the US law system and I tell this as I am an environmental law student. And also as an environmental engineer I know they are not eyewash. I can give numerous proof of various research work done.<\/span>
\nI never said US is pollution free and I don\u2019t doubt you, infact I live in one of the most polluted cities in the world. And thanks for taking a couple of minutes to find out facts. That is what I wanted. A small awareness amongst everyone. I just do not want my hometown to be the most polluted city. I live in Houston for a number of reasons and I don\u2019t have to justify them, but to me home is always India where I grew up.<\/span>
\nI am not against development of 3rd world countries and never against development in India. After all like every Indian, I too dream about my country being a superpower, but at the same time, when India becomes I superpower I don\u2019t want to live in a bubble to protect me against the air I breathe and the water I drink. I want India to develop but at the same time retain its diversity. I still want to see the peacock as the national bird and the tiger as the national animal, free and roaming in the jungles and not just textbook images of them.<\/span>
\nI am not out to change the world, India or US. I am out to encourage people to think about the environment and if inspired change their lifestyle a bit towards a cleaner world.<\/span>
\nI don\u2019t want to shut down power plants, chemical industries and leather industries, I just want people who are reading this to turn off their lights when they go out, change to low watt bulbs, plant a few trees, reduce use of plastics and especially not dump garbage on the road. These will not stop India\u2019s growth; it will just make your home a little better. Small contributions from everyone can make a difference and that is what I hope to do.<\/span>
\nI am no social-worker. I am no saint preaching on clean environment in India while living a luxurious life in US. I am just another person who dreams about a better life, for me, for my family (yes I am another selfish person!) and my friends. I am not bothered about others, but I as a selfish person want the space I live be it in India or in US to be clean and green and unpolluted. Am I asking for too much? Don\u2019t I have so much rights as a human being?<\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

“I think its better the people of India decide on whats best for their environment, not a bunch of people sitting in front of their computers half way around the globe.As far as i know, the “buzz words” as you call it, namely global warming,carbon di oxide and sustainable development in the US’s environmental law is just an eyewash. currently, US is responsible for 25% of global CO2 emission.Please refer “http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/ List_of_countries_by_carbon_dioxide_emissions” if in doubt.Considering the data was collected by the US gov., the percentage is obviously more. And India contributes just 5%. I see it more as an imperialist propaganda to curb the rapid development which most 3rd world countries are going through right now, than a genuine concern for global warming” This is a comment by one Mr.Ashwin Hariharan on my Earth Day Competition details post. Well let me make one thing clear, I sit in front of the computer, halfway across the globe as mentioned but I still am an Indian and I unlike some people care about my country. Global warming, sustainable development do not figure in the US law system and I tell this as I am an environmental law student. 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