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लद्दाख ही नहीं, हम सब जल रहे हैं || आचार्य प्रशांत (2024)
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Climate Change
Sonam Wangchuk
Ladakh
Global Warming
Overpopulation
Food Security
Himalayas
Environmental Crisis
Description

Acharya Prashant addresses a question regarding the lack of widespread support for Sonam Wangchuk's climate fast in Ladakh. He explains that the common person is unaware of the full extent of the climate crisis and its direct implications for their lives. He states that currently, 3 billion people globally cannot afford a healthy diet, 2.4 billion have insecure access to food, and 800-900 million go to bed hungry. This situation, he argues, will be severely exacerbated by climate change, which is projected to reduce the yields of major crops like wheat, rice, and maize by 15-25% by 2050. The poorest, who already struggle for food, will be the first and most affected victims. The speaker warns of a future where temperatures in North Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Delhi, and Haryana could reach 55-60 degrees Celsius, making life unlivable. At such temperatures, air conditioners would melt, and there would be no water for drinking, let alone bathing. He urges the audience to consider the plight of small birds and animals in such conditions. He points out that the people perpetrating this crisis will be the last to die, while the poorest will perish first. He criticizes the lack of courage in any government or celebrity to speak openly about these harsh realities, questioning why people follow leaders and watch media channels that ignore this existential threat. Acharya Prashant further details the cascading effects of climate change. He explains that the melting of glaciers will initially cause massive floods, followed by severe droughts as the rivers run dry. The Himalayas, being geologically young and fragile mountains, are particularly vulnerable to ecological disasters, as seen in incidents like the Joshimath land subsidence. He notes that the world has already lost half of its wildlife in the last 40 years, with freshwater species being the most affected. He also warns of new pandemics from ancient viruses being released from melting permafrost and the potential for a third world war over water resources, leading to 1.2 billion climate refugees by 2050. He identifies overpopulation as the root cause of this crisis, as it drives overconsumption. He concludes by lamenting that people are engrossed in trivial entertainment, oblivious to the impending catastrophe.