Making use of alternative energy resources

Trees are valuable not only for our livelihood but also for our life and ecosystem. In rural areas, trees are cut down to make fire for basic household chores. Nevertheless, this has a dual effect and contributes to climate adversity. Burning wood does not only lead to massive carbon emissions but also destroys the natural habitat for birds and animals, simultaneously resulting in more polluted air to breathe in. If we continue doing this, we will soon face the music. According to a recent report by the United Nations, South Asian countries, particularly India, Bangladesh and Pakistan, will be highly vulnerable to deadly threats of severe heat-waves. The temperature may close to the limits of survivability.

Despite the alarmingly looming climate threat, we have failed to take appropriate actions. There is a dire need not only to efficiently plan housing and transportation but also to exploit and make use of alternative energy resources that generate fewer pollutants. Solar energy panels are one efficient method with least manufacturing cost to cater to the limited energy requirement of rural settlements. We need to devise and implement measures for climate control to deal with climate-induced natural calamities.

Sirazi Shahjahan,

Malibagh, Dhaka,

mshaju001@gmail.com