Nonveg food is also responsible for the increase in global warming. Raising an animal requires more water than farming, and the animals emit harmful gases. That is why it is prudent to switch to vegetarian food.
A consumer court imposed a heavy fine on Thai Airways after a passenger from Delhi NCR was served non-veg food on a flight to Melbourne even after he had stated his choice of food at the time of booking the ticket. When the food served between Delhi and Bangkok seemed odd and the passenger inquired, it was found that he was given nonveg food. When the airline did not respond to the complaint over email, the passenger filed a case in the consumer court. For those who do not eat non-veg food, such a situation becomes very troublesome. By the way, let me tell you that nonveg food is also responsible for increasing global warming. Raising an animal requires more water than farming, and the animals emit harmful gases. One should have compassion towards animals and birds and given the damage caused to the environment, it is prudent to eat vegetarian food.
From individuals to companies, governments, and nations, efforts have to be made at every level to save the environment. For this, the Sustainable Development Goals have been issued by the United Nations. Information about this has been given in the report of Hurun India. According to the report, 29 of India’s top 50 companies that have taken measures in this direction include ITC, Infosys, Cipla, Adani Port, Mahindra & Mahindra, UltraTech Cement, Hindustan Zinc and Tech Mahindra. Inspired by this list, other companies can step up their efforts. Many companies are constantly turning to such energy sources, which cause the least harm to the environment. For this, water recycling plants and solar energy plants are being set up. By doing this, not only will the environment be safe, but the operational cost will also be reduced. Sadhguru Jagdish Jaggi Vasudev considers soil not as inert matter, but as the source of life. He did a 100-day global bike tour to create awareness around soil and environment conservation. Sadhguru says that regenerating the soil will help in tackling the current environmental challenges.
Management consulting firm McKinsey and Company conducted a survey in 13 countries in which most air travelers expressed concern about air pollution caused by airplanes. About 5,500 people were consulted in the survey, of which 40 percent agreed to pay two percent additional money if the carbon emissions are reduced. In Spain, 60 percent of air passengers expressed their desire to opt for carbon-neutral flights. Not only aircraft, but some trains also add to the air pollution, primarily diesel engine-driven trains. In India, 37 percent of trains are still dependent on diesel engines. They cause a lot of pollution, and to reduce this the railway is working towards using biodiesel in the fossil fuel-based engines. The Ministry of Railways plans to completely electrify the railways by the end of this year, that is, the above 37 percent of diesel locomotives should also be replaced by electric locomotives. Diesel engines of freight trains may need a little longer time.
The writer is a senior journalist and columnist, Views are personal.
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