- While the whole world rejoices in the dynamic nature of several cutting-edge technologies being introduced for the innumerable benefits offered by them, the overt and covert exploitation of natural resources is also confronting humankind in not-so-subtle manners. The epochal innovations, inventions, developments, and growths are par for the course, keeping in line with the fast-changing times; the pressure and stress on the environment are palpable. In the guise of development, extending amenities to the increasingly aspirational societies around the world, the clamour for embracing more easy-to-use comforts is dangerously pushing the natural resources. The consequences of such unchecked and irresponsible moves are telling on the world.
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- A few decades back, the global community was engrossed in search of a steady, healthy, and dignified existence, enjoying the perks of hitherto unheard-of advancements, providing varied options to choose to lead a luxurious life. With the increase in life expectancy scaling up tremendously on the back of incredible improvements in medicine and allied services, humankind is enjoying a whale of a time embracing whatever newer innovations on offer with absolute delight. However, the cause-and-effect phenomenon will always kick in since the law of the universe can never be subjected to the back burner; the aftereffects of sustained abuses of decadesare finally coming to the fore in more than one form.
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- The resultant outcome is the hazardously counterproductive environmental degradation leading to extremely erratic weather patterns witnessed around the world. Unseasonal rains, snow, drought, famine, and most importantly, heat waves are singeing us like never before. The efforts undertaken by the concerned environmentalists, duly backed by the global agencies/authorities, to reduce the carbon footprints, greenhouse gas emissions, unbridled plastic usage, and ever-increasing power consumption have not been sufficient, to say the least. The increase in temperature has been experienced around the world, leading to unpredictable weather patterns, causing unmitigated havoc and disasters for the countries to deal with.
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- In the name of development, ecologically sensitive regions are being annexed, disturbing the overall harmony in no uncertain measures. Consequences of such unabated abuse are felt in forms that are only going to make our so-called modernity-defined existence an existential challenge. Since time immemorial, Mother Nature has always stood out of the reach of humankind’s ingenuity by showing who ultimately rules the roost. Humanity, despite advancing unfathomably ahead, will still be catching up with Mother Nature and can never succeed in overtaking. As such, it makes eminent sense to respect the boundaries that should not be crossed by balancing out the need for advancement with the responsible use of available resources.
