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लद्दाख ही नहीं, हम सब जल रहे हैं || आचार्य प्रशांत (2024)
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Climate Change
Global Warming
Population Growth
Ecological Disaster
Himalayas
Water Scarcity
Food Security
Greenhouse Gases
Description

Acharya Prashant highlights the severe and imminent threat of climate change, emphasizing that it is not a distant problem but a current crisis leading to extreme weather events, food insecurity, and water scarcity. He explains that global warming will drastically reduce the yields of essential crops like wheat and rice, disproportionately affecting the poor who spend a large portion of their income on food. He points out that while the wealthy can afford rising costs, the majority of the population, especially in India, will face starvation and thirst as water sources deplete and agricultural patterns are disrupted. He criticizes the public's preoccupation with entertainment and trivial issues while ignoring the ecological disaster unfolding in regions like Ladakh and the Himalayas. He further discusses the scientific aspects of the crisis, such as the melting of glaciers leading to initial floods followed by permanent droughts. He explains the negative feedback loop where exposed rocks absorb more heat, accelerating ice melt and releasing greenhouse gases like methane and water vapor. Acharya Prashant identifies overpopulation as the primary driver of environmental destruction, arguing that technological fixes and minor lifestyle changes are insufficient if the human population continues to grow. He warns of a future marked by millions of climate refugees, resource wars, and the emergence of ancient viruses from melting permafrost. He calls for urgent awareness and a shift in priorities, urging people to hold leaders and celebrities accountable for their silence on these life-threatening issues.