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ers can speed up the process of in the country. A solution is not have any clue about it and by
inducting electric vehicles, the impossible. It should ensure banning arsenic, lead, mercury
use of biofuels and the promo- an improvement in transport and barium, the apex court has
tion of solar energy. If the IPCC infrastructure and promotion literally banned whole range
has warned of the need to of mass transport. Energy ef- of crackers with no choice left
observe carbon emission targets, ficient methods should be made for the manufacturer. Also, we
we need to pick up the pace now mandatory in all sectors and know banning crackers had only
before it is just too late. industries. Energy audits too. limited impact on the quality of
Sohrab khan JiJi Panicker k air in the Capital.
bal GovinD
The report only shows that the Clarifications over Rafale
onus lies on world leaders to deal raise more questions Let women breathe freely
take immediate steps to pull With reference to the report “Flying deep inside without fear of abuse
humanity back from the brink the Rafale deal controversy” by Vipin Pubby With reference to the report “India’s #MeToo
(August 15)
of extinction. Nobody is immune Defence Minister Nirmala moment is here as more and more women speak
out” by Srishte Sharma (October 31)
from nature’s destructive power, Sitharaman’s argument that Women power is at its peak
irrespective of the level of de- getting 36 Rafale jets in a flyaway now which has emboldened at
velopment. On this issue, global condition — in the place of least a minuscule percentage of
leaders must speak in one voice 18 Rafale jets that was agreed women to break their silence
and fulfil their responsibilities upon under the UPA’s deal — as over the assault on their dignity
towards future generations. a big achievement by the NDA on the basis of the concept,
rahul Sankhyan government only raises more “better late than never”.
questions. The Supreme Court’s If the empowered women
Evidently the accumulation of directive, on Wednesday, on are really serious about a logical
emissions in the atmosphere, how it needs the details about conclusion to the injustice done
at the current rate, does not the decision-making process in to them, they should make use
portend well for the planet. the deal underlines this. The grey of the legal procedures available.
There must be a shift to greater role of a prominent industrialist Unless it is done, social media
reliance on renewable sources only raises more doubts. will only help in tarnishing the
of energy, sustainable land b Prabha image of those accused until
management and changes they find ways to clear their
in transport and food habits. Curbs on firecrackers won’t names. But, one has to admit
Climate justice demands that the do much to clean Delhi air that the social media revela-
affluent countries make ‘climate The Supreme Court ban on tions might check the activities
reparations’ to the impover- manufacture, sale and use of of regular offenders in higher
ished countries. Topographical high sound and light emitting positions who take women
features such as the Himalayan crackers across the country is for granted. This would be the
glaciers and the lengthy coast- in the wake of extraordinarily limited success achieved by the
line make the Indian subconti- high pollution levels during #MeToo movement.
nent more vulnerable to climate Diwali. And to ensure that, it has raMeeza a. raSheeD
change. The upcoming climate designated the SHO of that area
talks in Poland must produce a to keep a close watch and nab India, which is a largely patriar-
road map to secure the planet the guilty. But it is easier said chal society, needs a shock wave
for ourselves and for posterity. than done. which can transform it into be-
G DaviD Milton With such a huge population coming a more gender inclusive
to monitor, it will be a real litmus society. The #MeToo movement
Energy efficient methods test for the local police. And is quite likely to sweep across In-
should be made mandatory now when Diwali is just around dia. A patriarchal society silences
With reference to the Cover Story “Fuel on fire” the corner, manufacturers and the voices of women against the
by Bharat Hiteshi (June 15) stockists would be all geared up injustices perpetrated by men.
The over-dependence in India to sell. How will the police stop It is the right of women to live
on petrol, diesel and other illegal sale of firecrackers is a in a free, fair, safe and inclusive
crude petroleum products is million dollar question. society where they can breathe
in fact sponging off finances Coming to green crackers, it’s freely without fear of molesta-
that should be available for an alien word because neither tion, harassment or rape.
other developmental projects
the seller nor the customer will SaMeer boDra

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