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September 2021, Vol.6;  No.7

Dear Friends,

The Sixth Assessment Report of the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group-1, has issued ‘code red’ to humanity as we rush towards a planet hotter by 1.5oC by 2040.

According to the Global Carbon Atlas, India ranks third in total greenhouse gas emissions, with ~2.6 billion tonnes (bt) CO2 equivalent, preceded by China (10 bt) and the US (5.4 bt), and followed by Russia (1.7 bt) and Japan (1.2 bt). Of these top five absolute emitters, the US has the highest per capita emissions (15.24 tonnes), followed by Russia (11.12 tonnes). India’s per capita emissions are just 1.8 tonnes, significantly lower than the world average of 4.4 tonnes. However, 22 of the 30 most-polluted cities in the world are in India, it should be a major cause of concern for India. Thus it is high time for all of us to start thinking of adapting green technologies everywhere to reduce GHG.

We at Rameswaram are advocating such technologies right from the beginning of starting the project in the year 2014.

This month’s newsletter has the following highlights:

  • Dr.Sanjay Banerji in his blog writes on – Engineering Carbon Sinks
  • Shri.Rangarajan, Chennai covers a rare book – Dhevaiula on Ramanathaswami
  • Regular Solid waste management work by – Hand in Hand Inclusive Development Services, Chennai
  • Landscaping and Beautification – Tree plantation drive
  • Livelihood Opportunities – covers Pasumai group’s activities
  • Green transport – E-Rickshaws
  • Revival and Renovation of Parameswara Teertham
  • In Social capital Teertha pooja, Teertham cleaning, regular webinars and finally ‘Green Rameswaram newsletter’ by the students and for the students of Rameswaram

With best wishes,

Editorial Team
Green Rameswaram Project
Mahabeer Dharmasala
Rameswaram – 623526
Tamilnadu.
Ph: 04573 – 222296(office)
E-mail: greenrameswaram@gmail.com
Web:  www.greenrameswaram.org

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