Thursday, October 4, 2007

Ban the Bulb

Continuing my earlier post on Conservation which is becoming a very important issue, I came across this by Greenpeace urging the banning of the bulb. I would urge everyone, for whatever it is worth, to send the mail to our Government. Even if an iota of difference is made, it might mean a world of difference to our future generations

15 comments:

Balaji S Rajan said...

Rama,

Thanks. I have sent this now.

Unknown said...

Very good thoughts. If we do not make a beginning, there is no hope for any of us. The need should be inculcated in the minds of kids right from school

Rama said...

Balaji and Priyanka,

Thank you

Suchin Kerlapur said...

India will always be at receiving end of all such dumps from all over the world, as long as we have the kind of governments as now. We cannot be superpowers if we aren't intelligent enough to be thinking at least 50 years ahead.

Unknown said...

every school child is told that they aren't supposed to litter and every other thing pertaining to the betterment of the environment..thanks to compulsory Environmental Education.But the problem lies when it comes to the practical aspects.No one thinks twice before littering or causing environmental degradation though they would secure full marks writing the ill-effects of it in their exams.
Among the wastes generated,the software industry generates a substantial quantity.An NGO, Sahas,is working towards the proper disposal and recycling of this e-waste. They have bins set up in our school and other places wherein we can dump our floppies, cds, batteries etc. so that they are disposed off properly without contributing to the environmental degradation. I request everyone to dispose of their e-waste wisely.

It is the duty of everyone to safeguard our environment and we should in our little way try to preserve it. These little things will surely make a difference.

Suchin Kerlapur said...

and the diapers too!!!!

Jo said...

Very good thought. It is a shame that we are still not aware of the environmental threats and keep ignoring it. Ramya has put in some interesting thoughts as well.

PRIYA said...

Hey there,thats a pretty gud topic to muse upon and put it to use too,
yep,each one of us,all the time have to remember this..thanks to rama,ramya and SUCHIN too!!!!!...for this worthwhile reminder.

Pratik . said...

Aye aye, it will!

We have already got those notices all over the place in our lab, although, somehow, the popular mode of lighting in the apartments still seem to be bulbs.

Digitally Inspired said...

How much practical it is? But to have something is better than having nothing.
And just one more idea. Is it better to stop Electricity production using coal and use Atomic Energy or Water for that? Even considering risk factors this may be far efficent.

Manak Sirohia said...

i believe in Delhi they have passed the act to replace the bulbs, industries should not have bulbs in their premises .

Manak Sirohia

Wielder of Rotten Tomatoes said...

I am sorry if I stand out like a sore thumb, but my query is, how do you plan to secure energy when all coal based energy solutions are given up?

Wielder of Rotten Tomatoes said...

@Digitally inspired: Nuclear energy is by far, more expensive than fossil fuel methods. One of the nordic countries (I think) is the only one to have majority of its power through Nuclear energy. But that is because the entire power sector is in the governments hands, which has been heavily subsidised.

As for water, with India's population the way it is, every project will be met with a Bachao Andolan!

Rama said...

--Suchin

But dont you think, we should put our foot down on India being used as a dumping yard? We as citizens?

-- Ramya

Good point on management of e-waste

--Jo

Yes Jo. That is the problem with us. We sleep till it threatens to drown us

--Shivapriya

:)

-- Pratik

Aye Aye :) and hope it happens soon

--Digitally Inspired

Good idea though each might have its drawbacks and the proposition being difficult

--Manak

That is good news indeed. Hope other State goverments too follow it

--Wielder of Rotten Tomatoes

Thank you for the visit.

Solar energy and other conventional and non-conventional forms of energy in addition to what "Digitally Inspired" has mentioned... maybe gober too? What are our R and D for? :)

Wielder of Rotten Tomatoes said...

I am not sure you read my second comment properly. Nuclear energy is way more expensive (especially for India... we all know the enriched uranium saga). And water... Narmada Bachao Andolan! Ring a bell?

As for solar energy and Gobar, these are minor alternatives. They are good choices for small homes, sunny areas, open spaces and low electrical demand. So is wind power, which requires acres of land to generate a few KWatts of energy. None of these methods are efficient, and capable of completely replacing fossil fuels.