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by Sudarshan Sreeram | 31-07-2017 16:15
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The word adaptation is key to our survival. Several of the species that exist today including humans have been through this adaptation through the ice age and even through the changes that we face today. Some choose to stay and adapt while others migrate to find an environment where life is friendlier. The best examples are humans and birds such as sparrows.
Hundreds of such examples exist, however, in the light of new studies undertaken in this subject, it has been discovered that such changes bring about basic change in human or animal behavior. For example, the differences found in how GM crops have a negative effect on the human body or when we witness cows or other animals feeding on the left over food including plastics items by the street. In some of the Indian states like Maharashtra alone, the statistics alone show that approximately 2 million cows roam around the streets in search of food. One of the medical reports indicates as much as 30Kg of plastics and other toxic substances were recovered from dead animals. If left on its own, these toxic substances would be consumed by humans which leads to a variety of diseases. What are the incremental steps we can take as youths to help the situation?
There are several bodies that play a collective role. First and foremost are citizens of any country, primarily the youths. Second the government. Direct involvement and good support from government is essential for success and sustainability of such initiatives.
These points form the base for any campaign on animal welfare to be successful. This should be driven primarily by will power of people than the money power. As sustainability is key to success, constant checks and balances from UN should form an integral part of this initiative. Finally, green living begins with clean living.
References: 1. http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ludhiana/not-only-plastic-stray-cows-eat-many-things-injurious-to-health-gaushala-caretakers/ |
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Sudarshan, thank you for your report. How you connect the idea adaptation with environmental issues is amazing. I have long believe that animal welfare is necessary not only for them, but for this whole planet. Also, as you mentioned, clean living will definitely lead to green living.
Posted 06-08-2017 21:10
It appears that many nations of the world are still plagued by the problem of waste management. Just like you mentioned, Sudarshan, there have been severe cases of lead poisoning and poisoning by other heavy metals as a result of deposition of toxic compounds in the water. Fishes eat these stuff and they are translated to humans when we eat the fishes - usually with a more severe effect. I think if we deal with waste management issues, we will not have to worry about many of the ailments plaguing man. Thank you for your report Sudarshan.
Posted 01-08-2017 19:18
Mahatma Gandhi, the ‘Father of our Nation, India?? had said, “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”
Your report makes me feel how far we are from calling ourselves great or progressive. Thank you Sudarshan for highlighting this neglect and abuse of animals.
I agree with your point of view that funded animal shelters and electronic tagging, with regular monitoring should help solve the problem to a large extent.
Posted 01-08-2017 05:12
Hi Sudarshan. Thanks for brining up this issue here. Animal cruelty is serious problem and we have to reflect our behaviors and say sorry to all the living things in the globe. It might hard for human to stop consuming animals' meats altogether, but changing the way we grow and slaughter them is something that we can change and we must change. Good news is that more people is getting more concious about this issue. Cruelty free cosmetics and such are the good evidences of changing perception. I believe we can make meaningful changes soon!
Posted 01-08-2017 00:39
Thanks for sharing your concern about animal concern here. This is similar to the situation in my country, Nigeria where cattles die on a large scale when it's the raining season. This causes economic losses on the part of the cattle rearers and since there are least empowered to protect this animal resource the case is worsened when the raining season extend beyond its usual period.
I believe your suggestions will work with more youths heralding for its implementation in their respective circles.
Posted 31-07-2017 19:01
A very well raised concern, Sudarshan. Just last week, I was hearing on Indian news channels about tragic deaths of at least 46 cows due to “pneumonia and starvation” in an overcrowded cattle protection centre in AP. This clearly reflected negligence that caused the cattle deaths at the shelter which was filled with slush due to heavy rains. Moreover, While the centre could accommodate only about 150 cattle, 480 were housed there in crammed conditions. It is such a pathetic state.
Animal's welfare should be tackled on priority with not only laws but also regular monitoring. I agree with your suggestions and they would be very nice if implemented.Thanks for sharing.
Posted 31-07-2017 18:46