save the planet...

since childhood, i have always marvelled on the beauty of nature but whats always stuck me as unparalleled is its immense power.

humans have over centuries converted the earth into a playfield where they assume they make all the rules. but it takes only a slight movement of one of the earth's tectonic plates or a hurricane to humble mankind in totality. the past, present and future- all the accomplishments and the hopes- are amalgamated into a subservient mass-strong and yet entirely helpless.

in our everyday struggles of materialism in the airconditioned boardrooms, we may forget to notice the harshness of the sun's heat but we cant escape its influence entirely- atleast not yet and perhaps never. technology may change our lifestyles completely but we will forever continue to use the earth as our abode- we cant create that!

and yet, these subtle facts we choose to sideline as the world looks towards a brighter future-more money and m0re power. the kyoto protocol allows carbon trading. so the countries who do not produce enough population sell their credits for money. i agree that this makes economic sense but arent we allowing the rich to continue polluting the world.

yes we humans more or less rule the planet today, but its too presumptuous to believe that we have the right to trade its health for monetary gains. pollution is a grave concern today which needs to be addressed urgently. mere climate related conventions and discussions can accomplish nothing substantial. the need of the hour is to act-act now and create harmony with our fundamental supporters again.

meanwhile as the big bosses up the human hierarchy try and address this issue, let us all as individuals pledge to treat our planet with the love and care it deserves.