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EARTH DAY '24 - THE FACTS

It's  2024 and
Global temperatures are rising at an alarming rate . The average surface temperature has increased almost 1.5°C (about 2.5°F) .
The loss of biodiversity disrupts entire ecosystems, impacting everything from clean water to food chains. 58% of the global population, or 3.8 billion people face water scarcity and we should question the loss of biodiversity in another post, as the list is longer than ours! Thanks to our ignorance of other residents we share our planet with !
The oceans are not giant trash cans! 88% of water is filled with plastics.
We are at the situation of consuming air polluted at 53.3 micrograms per cubic meter. Now I'm not surprised 544.9 million people in the world face breathing issues! 
Deforestation, desertification, and other forms of land degradation are reducing the Earth's land productivity.  1.83 billion trees are planted every year, while 15.3 billion are cut down due to human activity. This means that one tree is planted for every eight that is cut down. Does that work up to the loss?


This isn't some distant threat – it's happening now. The future you were promised, the one with clean air, vibrant ecosystems, and a stable climate, is slipping through our fingers.

But here's the truth: the past generations have failed us. Openly proving that  prioritized profit over the planet has left us with a mess they can't – or won't – clean up. So, the burden falls on us, the youth.

This isn't a call for apathy, for resignation. It's a call to arms. We need your energy, your innovation, your righteous anger.  You are the inheritors of this mess, but you are also the architects of our future.  This Earth Day, Lets demand change. Embrace radical solutions.  Because the comfortable future you were promised is gone. It's time to fight for a future worth living in, even if it means building it from the ashes of the one we're losing.

Which side of the river would you choose?



- Bharathi Senthilkumar
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  1. Anonymous22 April 2024 at 20:17

    🫶 Nice one 🌏

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  2. G K22 April 2024 at 20:46

    Very thought provoking! I hope we are not late to revoke what we are losing out. Let's work hand in hand , shoulder to shoulder to leave behind a breathable earth gor our children and theirs.

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  3. Lovena Fernando22 April 2024 at 21:53

    Thanking the young writer for crafting such a powerful message that not only highlights the severity of the situation but also inspires action and hope. Your words remind us that the responsibility falls on all of us, especially the younger generations, to demand change and work towards a sustainable future. Keep shining a light on these critical issues and empowering others to join the fight for a better world.

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