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TOPIC: WHO PAYS FOR GLOBAL WARMING

NAME: SIDDID CHOPRA
GRADE: 7TH B

India faces the hottest summer ever. We now face 47 degrees temperature recorded in Amritsar on 30th April last year. Let’s jump straight to the point. How much of this is natural evolution of climate and how much is due to human interference?

Why you should be concerned about global warming. But before that let’s talk about climate change first. The overall climate of the earth is increasing. But that doesn’t mean it is going to be warmer everywhere. Now, that might lead to some confusion!

Our sea levels are rising every year. Oceans are getting warmer and expanding. Antartica and Greenland is melting.

But do you know humans emit only a tiny fraction of Co₂ into atmosphere every year and maximum Co2 is released through natural land and oceans. There is a great deal of imbalance between land and ocean due to human activities and temperature starts to rise when amount of Co₂ is increased in atmosphere.

As a result, we will get more intense floods, storms, droughts and risen sea levels.

Therefore, we need to get to ZERO EMISSIONS by 2050 to save this earth. While the simple and very effective ideas of afforestation, discouraging fossil fuels and many more such initiatives will definitely yield results, its the change in philosophy of consuming that has to be emphasised.

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Democracy: A privelege more than a necessity

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First of all, democracy refers to a system of government where the citizens exercise power by voting. Democracy holds a special place in India. Furthermore, India without a doubt is the biggest democracy in the world. Also, the democracy of India is derived from the constitution of India. After suffering at the hands of British colonial rule, India finally became a democratic nation in 1947. Most noteworthy, Indian democracy since independence is infused with the spirit of justice, liberty, and equality.

Features of Indian Democracy

Sovereignty is a vital feature of Indian democracy. Sovereignty refers to the full power of a governing body over itself without outside interference. Moreover, people can exercise power in Indian democracy. Most noteworthy, people of India elect their representatives. Moreover, these representatives remain responsible for common people.

The democracy in India works on the principle of political equality. Furthermore, it essentially means all citizens are equal before the law. Most noteworthy, there is no discrimination on the basis of religion, caste, creed, race, sect, etc. Hence, every Indian citizen enjoys equal political rights.

Rule of the majority is an essential feature of Indian democracy. Moreover, the party which wins the most seats forms and runs the government. Most noteworthy, no-one can object to support of the majority.

In conclusion, the democracy in India is something very precious. Furthermore, it is a gift of the patriotic national leaders to the citizens of India. Most noteworthy, the citizens of this country must realize and appreciate the great value of democracy. The democracy in India is certainly unique in the world.

From: Divey Arora
Grade: 7B

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Democracy: A privelege more than a necessity 

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By classical definition, democracy refers to an institutional arrangement for arriving at political decisions which realizes the common good by making the people itself decide issues through the election of individuals who are to assemble in order to carry out its will (Schumpeter, 1947, p. 250). Schumpeter used this classical definition and focused on adding a process on how democracy can be met while Dahl added public participation and public opposition to the discourse. While these three scholars have their own definitions and interpretations of what democracy is, it seems that there’s one process that held them together – that is the election. Democracy, at its core, is characterized by how the process of election represents our preferences and identities.

The right to vote and have the ability to make rational choices when voting characterizes democracy. Without it, democracy cannot exist at all. The responsibility to provide the people’s basic needs and access to education are government responsibilities but they can also be used as tools to prevent people from voting and making rational choices. In this sense, perhaps this concern deserves some form of R2P guided response by the international community to mitigate concerns of democractic erosion and authoritarianism.

Around the world, there have been trends of low voter turnout. Surprisingly, developed countries are recording low voter turnouts. The United States ranked 26th out of 32 countries for its percentage of people eligible to vote who actually cast their ballots according to data analysed by Pewfrom the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance. Several European countries report even lower voter turnout than the United States. Poland experienced a 53.8 percent turnout of eligible voters. Switzerland recorded the lowest eligible voter turnout among developed countries with only 40 percent. But what strikes us the most is that voter turnout in developing and underdeveloped countries are actually higher than the developed countries. What accounts for this trend?

Multiple factors have been associated with a decrease in voter turnouts including economic factors, cultural factors, demographic factors and institutional factors. While we expect to see these factors in developing and underdeveloped countries, it seems that these factors actually contribute to an increase in voter turnout. When people experience issues that concern their very survival, they’re inclined to find immediate solutions. They’re no longer interested in the promise that elections, nor democracy, can deliver. So when help or opportunity to remedy these issues come across, they’re willing to submit they’re right to vote based on their preferences. In this sense, politicians are using the living conditions of the poor to favor them because they can be easily manipulated and persuaded by the promises that these politicians can deliver to alleviate their living conditions. So what can we do to provide the people the opportunity to vote based not only their preference of an individual to alleviate their living conditions on a whim but also on their ability to think rationally based on their preferences? At an individual level, it’s actually education that influences and develop the people’s habit of voting and rational thinking. When they’re educated, they’re more likely to provide some thoughts in their votes. For people to be willing to access education, we have to provide them their basic needs. When they have access to basic needs, they’re more inclined to be educated so they can advance their living conditions to provide more than just the basic needs. This is where democracy becomes a privilege. When people do not have access to basic needs, they’re less likely to be educated to vote and make better voting decisions.

So is democracy a privilege we take for granted? Yes and no. It depends whether that privilege is even present in the first place. If it does, it is now our responsibility to continue educating ourselves to make better decisions because whoever we choose to carry out our will, affects not only our living conditions but also of everyone in a system that is becoming highly globalized.

By-Aarav Sachdeva

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Democracy-A privilege more than a necessity

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Democracy-A privilege more than a necessity

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By classical definition, democracy refers to an institutional arrangement for arriving at political decisions which realizes the common good by making the people itself decide issues through the election of individuals who are to assemble in order to carry out its will (Schumpeter, 1947, p. 250). Schumpeter used this classical definition and focused on adding a process on how democracy can be met while Dahl added public participation and public opposition to the discourse. While these three scholars have their own definitions and interpretations of what democracy is, it seems that there’s one process that held them together – that is the election. Democracy, at its core, is characterized by how the process of election represents our preferences and identities.

The right to vote and have the ability to make rational choices when voting characterizes democracy. Without it, democracy cannot exist at all. The responsibility to provide the people’s basic needs and access to education are government responsibilities but they can also be used as tools to prevent people from voting and making rational choices. In this sense, perhaps this concern deserves some form of R2P guided response by the international community to mitigate concerns of democractic erosion and authoritarianism.

People in underdeveloped and developing countries do not receive as much education compared to the developed countries but why are voting turnouts decreasing in countries like the United States? While this seems more complicated than our previous observation, the reason for this recent voting pattern also comes down to education but this time, the amount of education plays an important factor. Data shows that a college degree in the United States determine whether an individual in a developed country will participate in elections since they have the ability to look for information about politics, thus they’re more interested in engaging in elections. Those who do not have access to a college education are less likely to participate. Both college educated and not college educated have access to basic needs thus they have the privilege of choice to participate. They’re usually not influenced by lack of basic need to realize the demand to submit themselves to politicians. In this sense, democracy also becomes a privilege in developed countries since not everyone has access to higher degree of education to be able to understand politics and its institutional design.

Multiple factors have been associated with a decrease in voter turnouts including economic factors, cultural factors, demographic factors and institutional factors. While we expect to see these factors in developing and underdeveloped countries, it seems that these factors actually contribute to an increase in voter turnout. When people experience issues that concern their very survival, they’re inclined to find immediate solutions. They’re no longer interested in the promise that elections, nor democracy, can deliver. So when help or opportunity to remedy these issues come across, they’re willing to submit they’re right to vote based on their preferences. In this sense, politicians are using the living conditions of the poor to favor them because they can be easily manipulated and persuaded by the promises that these politicians can deliver to alleviate their living conditions. So what can we do to provide the people the opportunity to vote based not only their preference of an individual to alleviate their living conditions on a whim but also on their ability to think rationally based on their preferences? At an individual level, it’s actually education that influences and develop the people’s habit of voting and rational thinking. When they’re educated, they’re more likely to provide some thoughts in their votes. For people to be willing to access education, we have to provide them their basic needs. When they have access to basic needs, they’re more inclined to be educated so they can advance their living conditions to provide more than just the basic needs. This is where democracy becomes a privilege. When people do not have access to basic needs, they’re less likely to be educated to vote and make better voting decisions.

So is democracy a privilege we take for granted? Yes and no. It depends whether that privilege is even present in the first place. If it does, it is now our responsibility to continue educating ourselves to make better decisions because whoever we choose to carry out our will, affects not only our living conditions but also of everyone in a system that is becoming highly globalized.

By-Aasav Sachdeva

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Democracy: A Privilege More Than A Necessity.

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The experience of democracy is like the experience of life in itself, always changing, infinite in its variety, sometimes turbulent and all the more valuable for having been tested in adversity.
I personally feel nowadays it has become customary to blame the government, the parliaments, the democratic institutions, etc for each and everything that’s done and deemed unjust,or plain wrong in the eyes of the individuals. There are certainly mistakes made by governments but we have to acknowledge that we are living in a volatile, uncertain, and an ambiguous world.
We all as the citizens of a nation ourselves need to understand that democracy and freedom doesn’t just fall from the sky, free of charge. Democracy and freedom are privileges that must be earned on a daily basis. With democracy comes the complex responsibilities that each citizen must fulfill. We must earn our rights and must defend  the democracy and freedom we crave. If we don’t, it will be gone before we know it.
Thank you for reading.

Jehanvir.
Grade-7c

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A threat of survival on the Earth should be used instead of Global Warming. I think then we might take an action to cure this uprising disease. Yes, a disease which is caused due to corporate greed of the world, we have exploited Mother Nature in the name of development. We, the humans are so iniquitous for the Earth. Burning fuels, Mining, Deforestation, Forest fires, Increase in greenhouse gasses are the calamities made by us! Developed countries are responsible for emissions, leading to global temperature rise. Wealthy countries like U.S, Japan and much of western countries account for just 12 percent of global population today, but are responsible for 50 percent of all greenhouse gases released from industries over the past 170 years!!

Who is answerable?

Wait a minute, one thing just clicked in my mind............ who will pay for this expanding disease? It‘s repercussion are unimaginable! Humans and animals will face dire consequences. Extreme climate changes due to deforestation will cause many plants and animal to extinction. Around 150-200 plants and animal species go extinct on average every day. Rise in sea level results flooding, areas will submerge in the water and it will become inhabitable. So, mass migration and overcrowding will happen. Harsh weather will give rise to many health problems. It will also reduce crop yields and food shortage, which will grow more poverty and inflation in the world. These reasons are enough to do a new start for our future generations?
To overcome this, we should plant more trees, reduce our carbon foot prints, make a habit to recycle old things, buy long live goods and become climate advocate.
We should take all these calamities as a life threat to thousand of species living on this planet. To reduce the effects of global warming we have to act now, as we are running out of time.

We’re in the endgame. To win this battle we need eco warriors, so are you all ready to contribute your bit to save our planet?

~ Ahana Brotia
Grade - 7B (Peregrine)

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Who will pay for the Global warming? Global warming can result in many serious alterations to the environment, eventually impacting human health. It can also cause a rise in sea level, leading to the loss of coastal land, a change in precipitation patterns, increased risks of droughts and floods, and threats to biodiversity.

Who should pay the costs of climate disasters? In light of the current debate in the United States about federal assistance to Hurricane Sandy victims and the recent debate at the recent Doha Climate Conference about international assistance for climate change victims, that has become an increasingly pressing question for humankind.

Where will the money come from? Many worry that it will come from existing foreign aid budgets. And that is exactly what happened when the UK created the adaptation-oriented International Climate Fund with money transferred from existing aid commitments

Much needs to be worked out both on a national and international level. Who should dispense the money? What formula should govern the funds disbursement (i.e., what percentage of the costs should the national or international fund cover)? How do we assess the actual damages? Are funds available to cover only the costs of climate-induced natural disasters or for broader natural disasters such as earthquakes and volcanoes?

In the end,we should not overlook the fact that there is no planet B. All of us should make conscious efforts which do not contribute to the burden of global warming.

-Safia Sachdeva

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Global warming is defined as an increase in the average temperature of the Earth’s atmosphere, especially a sustained increase significant enough to cause changes in the global climate. The term global warming is synonymous with an enhanced greenhouse effect, implying an increase in the number of greenhouse gases in the earth’s atmosphere, leading to the entrapment of more and more solar radiations, and thus increasing the overall temperature of the earth.

An introduction to the profile of India

India is the second most populous country in the world with a population of over 1.2 billion. India lies to the north of the equator between 6° 44′ and 35° 30′ north latitude and 68° 7′ and 97° 25′ east longitude. It shares a coastline of 7517 km with the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea, and the Bay of Bengal. It has land boundaries with Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Burma, and Bangladesh.

Climate of India

India exhibits a wide diversity of temperatures. The Himalayas participate in warming by preventing the cold winds from blowing in, and the Thar desert attracts the summer monsoon winds, which are responsible for making the majority of the monsoon season of India. However, the majority of the regions can be considered climatically tropical.

The climate of India is dominated by the monsoon season, which is the most important season of India, providing 80% of the annual rainfall. The season extends from June to September with an average annual rainfall between 750–1,500 mm across the region. The monsoon of India is regarded as the most productive wet season on earth.

Impacts of global warming on the climate of India

The effect of global warming on the climate of India has led to climate disasters as per some experts. India is a disaster-prone area, with statistics of 27 out of 35 states being disaster prone, with foods being the most frequent disaster. The process of global warming has led to an increase in the frequency and intensity of these climatic disasters.

According to surveys, in the year 2007-2008, India ranked the third highest in the world regarding the number of significant disasters, with 18 such events in one year, resulting in the death of 1103 people due to these catastrophes.

The anticipated increase in precipitation, the melting of glaciers, and expanding seas have the power to influence the Indian climate negatively, with an increase in the incidence of floods, hurricanes, and storms.

Global warming may also pose a significant threat to the food security situation in India.

According to The Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, if the process of global warming continues to increase, resulting climatic disasters would cause a decrease in India’s GDP to decline by about 9%, with a decrease of 40% in the production of the major crops. A temperature increase of 2° C in India is projected to displace seven million people, with a submersion of the major cities of India like Mumbai and Chennai.

Recent climatic disasters in India due to global warming

Floods in India

India is the most flood-distressed state in the world after Bangladesh, accounting for 1/ 5th of the global deaths every year with 30 million people displaced from their homes yearly. Approximately 40 million hectares of the land are vulnerable to floods, with 8 million hectares affected by them. Unprecedented floods take place every year at one place or other, with the most vulnerable states of India being Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, West Bengal, Gujarat, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, and Jammu & Kashmir. The climatic history of India is studded with a very large number of floods, which have wreaked havoc on the country’s economy.

The top floods in India’s history

1987 Bihar Flood: The flood of 1987 in Bihar was so destructive that it left a total of 1400 people and more than 5000 animal dead. A total of 67,881+680.86 lac INR was damaged to the state; affecting more than 29 million people. After this flood, the River Koshi has been named the” Sorrow of Bihar” (Bihar Ashok).
2008 Bihar floods: The 2008 Bihar floods are considered one of the most disastrous floods in the state’s history. The flood affected more than 2 million people. The flooded and affected areas were Supaul, Araria, Madhepura, Saharsa, Champaran, and Purnea.
Other climatic disasters in India

Droughts: Of the total agricultural land in India, about 68% is prone to drought of which 33% is chronically drought-prone, receiving rainfall of less than 750mm per year. This is particularly the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Orissa. The World Record for Drought was in 2000 in Rajasthan, India.

According to research, unabated global warming will lead to exacerbation of the droughts, cutting down the water availability in the plains of Pradesh and Bihar. India’s initial National Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention (UNFCCC) on Climate Change projects that Luni; the west-flowing rivers of Kutchh and Saurashtra are likely to experience acute physical water scarcity. The river basins of Mahi, Pennar, Sabarmati, and Tapi are also likely to experience constant water scarcity and shortages.

The Indian economy is considered one of the fastest-growing major economies. However, the country is plagued by climatic disasters that continue to wreak havoc on its economy. As a result, the majority of the people of India continue to live in poverty, with malnutrition and diseases corroding the society. In this light, a comprehensive mitigation and adaptation plan needs to be drafted and implemented for better preparation and response to such climate disasters that are generated as a result of global warming.

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7A Golden Eagles

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“WE HAVE NOT INHERITED THIS PLANET FROM OUR ANCESTORS BUT WE HAVE BORROWED IT FROM OUR PROGENY”

Global warming is the burning problem faced by people in today’s time which is rising at an alarming rate. Our atmosphere is getting hotter, more turbulent, and more unpredictable because of the “boiling and churning” effect caused by the heat-trapping greenhouse gases within the upper layers of our atmosphere. With  increase of carbon, methane, or any other greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere, our local weather and global climate is further agitated, heated, and “boiled.” Burning forests also releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Other human activities release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. For example, growing rice and raising livestock both produce methane.

Global Warming has a very harmful effect on the environment as well as the inhabitants of the planet. IN COMING FIVE DECADES , GLOBAL WARMING WILL SHOW THE WORST IMPACT ON OUR FUTURE GENERATIONS. The effects of global warmings that we are encountering right now are just the tip of the iceberg , the brutal reality will beunfolded in the coming 50 years. Our generation has started seeing the results of our atrocious deeds. It  leads to rise in the sea level , submergence of the coastal areas and melting of glaciers .  It  has negative impact on rain fall , agriculture , human and animal life.  It  leads to rise in temperature which has many ill effects on the life forms. Climate change is also visible because of this obstacle. Actually our future generation will be bearing the torture of our dreadful actions.  We are only the custodians and we must continue development that meets the need of the present , without compromising the ability of the future generations to meet their needs. It is high time that we should realize that our future generation needs a planet as we did. With the advantage of Science we have unravelled the scientific causes of global warming so we should try and work hard together to make a better environment. God has blessed us with a beautiful mother nature ,azure skies , sky high mountain, magnificent brooks and other bounties of nature. Instead of depleting it with our negligence, it is high time that we should realize that ourfuture generation will be paying for our bad deeds.

Barack Obama said, “THIS IS THE MOMENT WHEN ME MUST COME TOGETHER TO SAVE THIS PLANET. LET US RESOLVE THAT WE WILL NOT LEAVE OUR CHILDREN A WORLD WHERE THE OCEANS RISE AND FAMINE SPREADS AND TERRIBLE STORMS DEVASTATE OUR LANDS.”

By Yashika Sehgal

7B

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Democracy: A Privilege More than a Necessity

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Democracy: A Privilege More than a Necessity

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No one is born a good citizen, no nation is born a democracy. Rather, both are processes that continue to evolve over a lifetime. Young people must be included from birth.
Kofi Annan

What is Democracy?

"Of the people, by the people, for the people"
Abraham Lincoln

The word democracy comes from the Greek words "demos", meaning people, and "kratos" meaning power; so democracy can be thought of as "power of the people": a way of governing which depends on the will of the people.

There are so many different models of democratic government around the world that it is sometimes easier to understand the idea of democracy in terms of what it definitely is not. Democracy, then, is not autocracy or dictatorship, where one person rules; and it is not oligarchy, where a small segment of society rules. Properly understood, democracy should not even be "rule of the majority", if that means that minorities' interests are ignored completely. A democracy, at least in theory, is government on behalf of all the people, according to their "will".

Everyone has the right to take part in the government of his country, directly or through freely chosen representatives.

The right to vote is not a privilege. In the twenty-first century, the presumption in a democratic State must be in favour of inclusion.

When people experience issues that concern their very survival, they’re inclined to find immediate solutions. They’re no longer interested in the promise that elections, nor democracy, can deliver. So when help or opportunity to remedy these issues come across, they’re willing to submit they’re right to vote based on their preferences. In this sense, politicians are using the living conditions of the poor to favor them because they can be easily manipulated and persuaded by the promises that these politicians can deliver to alleviate their living conditions.

When they have access to basic needs, they’re more inclined to be educated so they can advance their living conditions to provide more than just the basic needs. This is where democracy becomes a privilege. When people do not have access to basic needs, they’re less likely to be educated to vote and make better voting decisions and have access to higher degree of education to be able to understand politics and its institutional design.

So is democracy a privilege we take for granted? Yes and no. It depends whether that privilege is even present in the first place. If it does, it is now our responsibility to continue educating ourselves to make better decisions because whoever we choose to carry out our will, affects not only our living conditions but also of everyone in a system that is becoming highly globalized.

Samreen Kaur
Grade 7A

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“Climate change is the greatest threat to our existence in our short history on this planet. Nobody's going to buy their way out of its effects.”

– Mark Ruffalo

The last few decades have been monumental when it comes to technological development. We all humans have developed machines that make our lives easier. Especially from the early 16th century to as far as the late 18th century.

Ever since the industrial and scientific revolution, our mother Earth is slowly being used up for its resources. Moreover, the onset of the exponential increase in the world’s population is also very taxing on the environment.

One of the main results of this over the many years has become climate change. Climate change is not just the rise or fall of temperature of different areas of the world ; it is also a change in the rain cycles, wind patterns, cyclone frequencies, sea levels, etcetera and Global Warming is often considered an effect of Climate change which is caused by greenhouse gases, deforestation, pollution etcetera.

If we take a look at all these causes it proves that almost 99 percent human activities are responsible for global warming.

According to IPCC REPORT we have only 10 years left to save the world from global warming. Moreover, I feel disheartened to say that still many people are not stoping global warming by driving less , recycling more, planting a tree every month, using less hot water etcetera. Isn’t it our responsibility to stop the thing from getting damaged which we have ruined.

To save ourself from this climate crisis we will be needing a plan immediately or consequences would be extremely unfortunate and maybe it can even be the end of the world…

~Shiven Manchanda

7th

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DEMOCRACY:  A PRIVILEGE MORE THAN A NECESSITY

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This topic invites readers to question whether the ability to vote should be a right, a privilege, or a necessity. For the ease of readership, I will define the necessary terms.

Privilege (n): An immunity or benefit enjoyed only by a person beyond the advantaged of most.
Necessity (n): That which is due to anyone by just claim, legal guarantees, or moral principles.

State policies accepting voting as a “privilege” more than “necessity”: United States’ State legislatures often act on the sense of voting being more a privilege than a necessity. It is painfully obvious, when we examine cases of permanent disenfranchisement of citizens with felony convictions, superfluous voter identification requirements and complex voter registration laws, that voting is often viewed as a privilege to be enjoyed by “worthy” people and not by others. Without uniform election laws, patch-work election rules and regulations varying state-by-state will continue to disenfranchise millions of voters countrywide (particularly those who have committed a felony in the past, don’t possess government issued identification, or lack a fixed residence, but more broadly many people who lose their right due to our general mode of running elections on the cheap) .
“Necessity” has more than one meaning: Nations like Australia that have instituted mandatory voting base their policy on voting being a responsibility of all eligible voters. Yet in many Americans’ definition of “responsibility, such a requirement would lead “irresponsible” people to vote who did not care enough about voting to go to the polls without fear of a fine.

Sourish Goyal
Grade-7C (Passerine)

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”A dog is the only thing on Earth  that loves you more than he loves himself “

However, rather than looking at them as an ‘issue’, why not look at it as an opportunity to help these animals? All they’re looking for is a little bit of care and love.

So, if I started an Animal protection movement, I would

Create shelters for them

These shelters can be basic structures where the dogs can be protected from the climatic conditions. A shelter also gives them a place to be, reducing their need to walk around looking for places to shelter themselves.

Raise voice against animal cruelty

I will put my foot down when it comes to cruelty/abuse. If I come across any incidents where a dog has been abused or hurt in any way, I will make sure that I do my best to stop it immediately. I will also raise awareness about such cruelty to animals within my community.

Adopt a stray dog

I do prefer to make a stray dog a pet rather than wasting copious of money in buying puppies and dogs. A stray dog can make a great pet. They are as loving and loyal as any other dog we see. Also remember, when we adopt a stray, we are giving a home to a helpless creature. The love we will receive in return will be unparalleled.

Helping stray dogs is something we can do that does not take too much effort from our side, but the effect that it has on the dogs is incredible. They will truly be grateful for the help we have to offer them. Once we help a stray dog in need and we see that wagging tail..it will tell us exactly how happy and thankful they are for us.

Rudransh Chouhan
Grade 7B

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CLIMATE CHANGE WILL BE EXPENSIVE…….WHO SHOULD PAY?

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 WHO PAYS FOR THE FIGHT AGAINST GLOBAL WARMING?                 By Saina Gulati ,15th January 2023

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 WHO PAYS FOR THE FIGHT AGAINST GLOBAL WARMING?                 By Saina Gulati ,15th January 2023

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We cannot blame any single entity for this as every human being is responsible for the increasing threat of Global Warming.The phenomenon of increasing the average temperature from the past two centuries is known as global warming.As per the scientist, almost 95% of global warming has been caused due to greenhouse gases.We know that CO2 warms the world, that CO2 concentrations are at record-breaking levels, and that global temperatures are rising.

*How do we know for certain that humans are the cause?
Due to the cutting of trees the level of carbon dioxide is increasing a lot in the atmosphere.Many harmful gases emitted from different factories are causing global warming.The ozone layer acts as a protective shield between Earth’s surface and the sun, but this protective layer is depleting day by day with the release of CFCs in the environment .
*ARE THE EFFECTS OF GLOBAL WARMING FOR US  IS REALLY BAD?Global Warming causes lot of climate changes in the atmosphere such as increasing summer season, decreasing winter season, increasing temperature, changes in air circulation patterns, jet stream, rain without season, melting ice caps, declining ozone layer, occurrence of heavy storms, cyclones, flood, drought, and so many effects.
*HOW CAN WE SAVE OUR WORLD?The United States has taken steps (both at the federal and state levels) to address climate change by increasing the nation’s use of renewable energy and curbing greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency initiatives and carbon pollution standards.We could also use electric cars, instead of using vehicles that emit gas and other chemicals into the air. Planting more trees and plants can help which is healthy for us and the Earth/atmosphere.Saving electricity by turning off all lights, computers, TVs, and other electrical devices ..

“We know what we need to do. It’s just a matter now of doing it.”

Did you find this blog helpful? What are some of your ways to save world from global warming?

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Do you think we would have still survived if there was no drinkable water ?

No,we wouldn't have but in the way of how we are wasting water .It will not take us long to regret our decisions .

The main reasons of global warming are:-

Manufacturing goods ,Cutting down forests,Usingtransportation, Producing food,Poweringbuildings,Consuming too much

But the question is who pays for global warming ? Is it humans, Is it animals or is it plants . Some people might disagree when I say that humans are  least affected by global warming but it

Is what it is .Unfortunately most humans don't think twice when they use excessive amount of water. At

the end of the day bird and animals suffer because of us.Outof almost 11,154 species 159 have become extinct,226 are critically endangered, 800 are vulnerable and 1,018 are near threatened.

We can't possibly say that all of these birds became extinct because of human activity but researchers say that more than three fourth of these birds became extinct because of humans and global warming.  So we can see who is paying  for global warming.

"Not us but them" The ones that are not even responsible for all of this  are paying . How can this even be acceptable?

So I conclude this with asking you whom do you think is paying for global warming?

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Human race is a pampered baby of mother nature. But I believe our greed for modernisation and interference with nature has spiked to an extend that the entire life on the earth is endangered. Global Warming is one of such vicious cycle in which mankind has landed in.
The rat race of industrialisation among the nations has led to destruction of ecology concerns like increased Carbon Dioxide levels, rising temperatures and climate changes have knocked our doors.
I think whole life on the Earth is paying for the deeds of humans. The rising temperature of oceans is ending marine life. Destruction of forests is leading to the extinct of natural habitats of animals and birds. Not only this, We are also developing health issues like asthma, cancer due to increasing carbon foot prints.
It is a great agony when I see a rift between the developed and developing nations about,  who is more responsible for present day scenario. The monetary division for paying to reverse the current day situation decided in climate change convention is still a topic of debate.
The ever-going quest to control nature has made humans more vulnerable to catastrophic destruction in the past and I believe will continue in the future, if we do not mend our ways. We should promote what I like to call the Triple " R" formula i.e. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle at grass root levels like schools and workshops.
This will spread awareness to decrease Carbon Dioxide production, reuse the items more than once and recycle to maximize the use of same material.

We should all join hands to make Earth a better place to live.

-Amreen Kaur
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all animals deserve a life of dignity and care just as all humans do          

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Democracy. A word we all hear in our day-to-day lives. It’s a term we all define as a necessity but I think about it a little differently than the masses. Personally, it's more of a privilege and less of a necessity. Privileges must be earned, only then their value will be realized to the fullest. These days it has become standard to fault the democratic institutions and the parliaments for each and all that is accomplished and considered out of line, unreasonable, or plain off-base according to the people. While there are surely botches made by states, we need to recognize that we are living in an unpredictable, questionable, complex, and uncertain world. A world that is more earnest to rise above and comprehend continuously. The biggest mistake certainly was and still is, that governments fail dramatically in explaining to the people in plain language what’s going on. Yet, there is an even more important point to this: the citizens themselves. A vote-based system and opportunity don't simply tumble from the sky, for nothing. A majority rules system and freedom are honours that should be procured consistently. What I feel is that India has a 'flawed democracy'. Free Speech has been under attack for quite some time. Hate speech is increasing. Blatant lies are abundant and people just believe them instead of looking into the facts. Outright lies are plentiful and individuals simply trust them as opposed to investigating current realities. The gap between the rich and the poor is enlarging thus it is among individuals and their legislatures. I can only hope that the citizens of our nation wake up and do what’s required of a citizen. I can only hope that these citizens understand the magnitude of this privilege, this gift called democracy, and do their part in taking care of it. Never ever let it fall into the hands of extremists.

~Aryaman Khanna

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WHAT IS GLOBAL WARMING?
Global warming is heating the earth's atmosphere due to the selfish acts of man.
For example-: We burn fossil fuels that pump carbon dioxide, methane, and other harmful gases into the atmosphere.
WHO ARE THE SUFFERERS?
In return, humans and innocent animals only have to pay the price. Summer's temperature is becoming scorching so it is almost impossible to go outside. But the animals and birds are the ones who are suffering the most. Their homes are being invaded. Their pastures are now concrete jungles and many are on the verge of extinction.
THINGS THAT HAPPEN DUE TO GLOBAL WARMING-:
a) Ozone depletion-: Ozone depletion and global warming are linked in numerous ways. The heating-trapping gases contribute to creating the cooling condition in the atmosphere which leads to ozone depletion.
b) Water availability-: Global warming is changing water availability, making it scarcer in more regions. Global warming exacerbates water shortages in already water-stressed regions and is leading to an increased risk of agricultural droughts affecting crops, and ecological droughts increasing the vulnerability of ecosystems changing water availability and making it scarcer in more regions. Global warming exacerbates water shortages in already water-stressed regions and is leading to an increased risk of agricultural droughts affecting crops, and ecological droughts increasing the vulnerability of ecosystems.
PLACES BEING AFFECTED BY GLOBAL WARMING-:
a) Pakistan
It is likely that global warming helped drive these deadly floods in Pakistan according to a new scientific analysis. These floods killed more than 1500 people and displaced more than 30 million after a record-breaking rain in August.
IMPACT OF GLOBAL WARMING ON ANIMALS-:
Humans are not the only species impacted by our planet’s climate crisis. The world’s wildlife and habitats will also face profound, sometimes catastrophic, change. Increases in temperature could trigger the collapse of fragile ecosystems and huge waves of extinction. The choices we make today have the power to reduce the suffering of people and animals in the future.
ANIMALS AFFECTED BY GLOBAL WARMING-:
a) Snow leopard-: Snow leopards are susceptible to the indirect impacts of global warming. The effects of global warming stressors on humans and subsequent livelihoods may exacerbate the ongoing human impacts on snow leopards including poaching and habitat encroachment.
b) Penguins-: If greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise at their current rates, leading to warming temperatures and melting the Antarctic Sea ice, 98% of the penguin population could all disappear by 2100.
c) Polar Bear-: The Arctic is warming about twice as fast as the global average , causing the ice that polar bears depend on to melt away. The loss of sea ice also threatens the bear's main prey, seals which need the ice to raise their young

DHANANJAY CHOUHAN
GRADE 7B

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"We have one planet ,one chance ,stop global warming"
As leading scientists gather in Stockholm to produce a detailed review of our knowledge of climate change so far, a new study released this week says that rising global temperatures pose the biggest risks to children.
Who's responsible for it?
:Last weekend, as I walked along a beautiful beach next to a glistening turquoise sea, I spotted on the otherwise pristine white sand a collection of trash: bottles of soda, caps, random pieces of plastic, all lying on the ground. I was immediately angered- that when people know the consequences of global warming, still do not care about this hazard. But then i realized that these people our us, we tend to blame others but if someone from our family does it, we do not care and tend to think its right.
We know that a handful of companies, executives, industries, and countries are responsible for most pollution. A CDP report discovered that 100 companies, mainly in the fossil fuel industry, have been the source of more than 70% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions since 1988.

"Our whole culture, identity and way of life is linked to the environment and natural resources"

: Damaged buildings and job losses aren’t the only victims of extreme weather events caused by climate change. From Barbuda to Fiji, entire cultures are at stake.
The government is also relocating 20,000 people living in 45 coastal communities inland to protect them from rising sea levels, with funding raised by Fiji’s environment and climate adaptation tax. "It's not only about moving homes," says Prasad. "We have to build new roads, move schools and provide electricity – all the things that make life possible."
Rich nations, who typically have the largest historic emissions, are concerned that they could be held liable for the decades of pollution they have caused. When loss and damage was included in the Paris Agreement in 2015, the US pushed for a clause to be added which stated that the accord "does not involve or provide a basis for any liability or compensation".Who should pay the costs of climate disasters? In light of the current debate in the United States about federal assistance to Hurricane Sandy victims and the recent debate at the recent Doha Climate Conference about international assistance for climate change victims, that has become an increasingly pressing question for humankind.

The frequency and cost of natural disasters is rapidly increasing. Since the 1980s the number of billion dollar natural disasters on average each year in the United States has tripled from two to six. In 2011 there were 14 separate US$1 billion plus weather events and losses topped $60 billion. This year Hurricane Sandy alone will exceed that total.

As costs have exceeded the ability of insurance companies, individual homeowners, businesses and communities to pay, some states have created statewide pooled risk funds. After Hurricane Andrew in 1992, for example, Florida created the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund.

An increasing federalization of disaster relief has been occurring since the 1988 passage of the Stafford Act, which required Washington to assume at least 75 percent of the costs of federally declared disasters. Predictably, the number of such declarations has increased dramatically, from 53 in 1992 under George H.W. Bush to 110 in 1999 under Bill Clinton, to 143 in 2008 under George W. Bush. In 2011 President Obama set a record by declaring federal disasters 242 times.
In the United States, a $10 per ton of CO2 tax would raise about $60 billion annually, sufficient funds to pay for adaptation, mitigation and assistance for at least for the foreseeable future. An additional $10 per ton paid by the richer nations alone would provide sufficient funds on an international scale to pay for adaptation and compensation, although all nations should be required to pay something in catastrophic insurance premiums.

Fifty-five of the 58 nations included in the Vulnerable 20, a group of developing nations, which includes Kenya, Philippines and Colombia, suffered climate-related economic losses of over half a trillion dollars in the first two decades of this century, according to a report put together by the Loss and Damage Collaboration, a global group of researchers, activists, lawyers and decision makers.

Global warming is something that can right now be cured otherwise prevented. the moment it reaches the extent we loose our lives to it. Paying now can save us and lives of others and this is something that all the other nations should agree upon and be ready to pay millions or trillions of dollars preventing it.

-Samaksh sareen
Grade 7C

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-ANAHAT BRAR
GRADE VII (GOLDEN EAGLES)

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Democracy: A privilege more than a necessity

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WHAT IS DEMOCRACY?
The word democracy comes from the Greek words "demos", meaning people, and "kratos" meaning power; so democracy can be thought of as "power of the people": a way of governing which depends on the will of the people.
WHEN IS INTERNATIONAL DEMOCRACY DAY AND WHY IS IT CELEBRATED?
It is celebrated on 15 September every year. It gives a chance to highlight the crucial role of parliaments and to celebrate their capability to deliver justice, development, human rights, and peace.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF DEMOCRACY?

There are ways to resolve different views and conflicts peacefully.

Respect for human dignity.

The freedom to act, speak and think freely (as long as it does not stop others doing the same).

Equality before the law.

Safe and secure community.

Good government that is efficient, transparent, responsive and accountable to citizens.

Ability to hold elected representatives accountable.

DEMOCRACY AS PRIVILEGE
The main feature of a democratic form of government is that it gives power to people to elect their government, control it, and remove it from power if it doesn’t function properly.
The elections take place in a frequent manner, after 5 years in India. But if the if the person in power doesn’t perform his/her duties properly and doesn’t resolve the crowd’s problems, the public has the right to protest against the party or the person. If the majority is with the people, the person would be removed from his/her post and a new person would be appointed from the same or the different party.

- Arshia Pachnanda
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Global warming is a term that everyone must have heard of, but not one has given adequate attention to the serious implications of it.
In bookish language, it might mean -  The current rise in temperature  of air and the oceans, but the impact is massive and monstrous.
We are the ones who created hazardous causes to insight this phenomenon and as per the law of nature, we shall bear the brunt.

• What is the prime effect of all of this?
The prime effect that each inhabitant of the planet Earth is experiencing is rise in temperature, melting of glaciers, increase in sea level and devastating effects on coastal regions.

Coral Reefs are diminishing, resulting in loss of rare species of plants and green foliage. The lives of animals are effected in a way that isn’t acceptable to mother nature.

The change in the pattern of heat and humidity have led to the swift breeding of mosquitoes resulting in diseases like malaria, dengue etc. becoming household names. These diseases lower the immunity and overall health, thus, effecting the lives and lifestyles of the people.

People are not able to easily adapt to the sudden change in temperature during change of seasons.

• Let’s learn something about the fury of nature
An increase in floods, tsunamis and other natural calamities has resulted in devastation in terms of lives as well as economic growth.

Another surprising impact is the migration of certain species of birds and animals who aren’t able to absorb the change and the breed is silently moving towards extinction.

Let’s focus on the fact that the planet is warming with each passing day from the north pole to the south pole. Since 1906, there has been an increase of 0.9 degrees Celsius (even more in sensitive polar regions).

The impacts of the rising temperature aren’t waiting for some far-fetched future, the effects are happening RIGHT NOW and to ALL OF US.

• How can we contribute to prevent this menace?
It is NOW that each one of us should stand up and do our bit, starting with simple steps as planting a tree, recycling more, avoiding the usage of plastic, buying fuel efficient (hybrid) vehicles.

“Be the change you wish to bring in the world” – Mahatma Gandhi

-Uditi Dilawari
Grade VII (Golden Eagles)

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An Age of Global Warming and Human Coldness

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Heat in Europe, fires in Australia, droughts in Africa, heatwaves across South Asia. Isn't this enough? Isn't this an in-our-face reminder of what climate impact looks like? We were the first to industrialize. We built factories and burnt coal which has resulted in the production of belching gases that have clogged up the atmosphere and heated the planet.
Today our electricity grids are getting cleaner, but our lives are still tied to fuels like oil and gas. This won't be soon enough that global warming proves to be the culprit of the loss of our cultures, our land, and our identity.

"Until I am affected, I don't care       enough." - 'Us'

Who's responsible? Who must pay?

Now comes the million dollar question into play, well, actually the $300 billion question.
Who's responsible for fixing this mess? The rich countries who have now developed on the foundation of those carbon emissions? Or the poor countries who are currently emitting the most carbon?

The question of blame is a useful one to find the most effective and fairest solution to this global crisis. We know that global warming is caused by human activity, but pinning down exactly who is responsible is trickier than it might seem. Many groups have been accused of being at blame, from fossil fuel firms and cash-rich countries, to politicians, rich people and yes, even all of us. The extractors of fossil fuels, the manufacturers who make products using them, the government who regulates these products, the consumers who buy them. I guess that makes up a big chunk of everyone around, right?

Oh well, if you really care then why are you driving your SUV? - Westerwelt

In a way or the other, each living being of possibly each existing species is paying, by suffering. Animals losing habitats, food resources and the fellow members of their community makes them a victim of global warming. The poor, who haven't even contributed much suffer more than the rich. Each plant who's now missing the fertility of the soil in which they reside is forced to be hand-cuffed by the polluting environment because of our mistakes.

Consider China, today's biggest CO2 emitter, the United States of America, who has come out on top of the per capita emissions list, or India, who too is on the way to becoming one of the biggest contributor to global warming. No one wants to be the country responsible for screwing things up for everybody! Fixing this global crisis would be a far more satisfying legacy.

Whether or not you think emissions cuts should be negotiated internationally, few would argue against the need for richer countries to take more responsibility. The thing is, developing countries don't want to put their economies on pause while they invest in low-emission energy sources. So, global warming hits our bottom line and speed is of the essence, and practically speaking, rich nations can act faster and do more right now. Nations that have more stand to lose more from global warming, which is why it's also in developed nations' best interests' to lead the charge in cutting their own emissions, while helping other countries do the same. Paying now will save trillions of dollars by preventing global warming, displacement and loss of life in the near-future. And that's something that every nation on Earth, rich or poor, should be able to agree on.

- Maanika Verma
Grade 7A (Golden Eagles)

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Democracy-A privilege more than a necessity

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"Government of the people, by the people and for the people" were the words used by Abraham Lincoln in the year 1863 while talking about democracy.
The international day of democracy is observed every year on 15th September.
Privilege is a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.
Some of the key features of democracy:-

Democracy improves the quality of decision making.

It provides a method to deal with differences and conflicts.

It also allows people to correct their own mistakes.

It is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people.

In a democracy, the final decision-making power must rest with those elected by the people.

Democracy is based on a free and fair election where those currently in power have a fair chance of losing.

According to universal adult franchise, people above the age of 18, can participate in the elections regardless of their caste, creed, religion, sex, etc.

Democracy provides a system to deal with differences and disagreements.

Some democratic rights:-

Freedom of expression

Freedom of religion

Right to protest

Right to equality

A privilege more than a necessity:
The essential feature of a democratic form of government is that it gives power to people to elect their government, control it, and remove it from power if it doesn’t function properly. Democracies allow people to choose their representatives through periodic elections and ensure that all sections of society have a say in the functioning of the government. People can voice their opinions and put forward problems that need to be resolved. If the person in power doesn’t perform his/her duties properly and doesn’t resolve the crowd’s problems, the public has the right to protest against the party or the person. If the majority is with the people, the person would be removed from his/her post and a new person would be appointed from the same or the different party. This even depends on the public’s mood and sentiments. The elections take place in a frequent manner, after 5 years in India.

Deeptansh Behal

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We have all once heard about the devastating conditions people in north Korea are surviving in. With freedom from foreign rule in 1919, they divided the Korean peninsula into two regions: North Korea and South Korea. While South Korea was at its highest point, North Korea was a complete and utter nightmare because of their distinct faiths. Visualize being deprived of electricity and food for a month while your neighbours nearby are flourishing. Yes, a dictatorship can cause this much harm.

Democracy is a Privilege. This present age is unable to understand the kind of life our parents have given us, something that wasn't even a dream for those who lived on the streets in prior times. If we ever time-travelled back to the start of the 20th century, then we would have known the actual battles. Can we conceive of the idea of being treated as slaves? From 1947 to currently 2022, it has been almost 75 years of freedom India flourished. It has become one of the most diverse, noteworthy, and fastest-growing countries on the globe. But What if we did not get independence? What If we were under a barbaric oppressor like Kim Jong-un? would we have been still succeeding or would we have disintegrated?

Not all the nations in the world are under a democratic type of regime like Saudi Arabia, China, Jordan, Vietnam and North Korea. Some individuals believe that all countries that are not under a democratic kind of government are in debt. But I believe this statement is entirely inaccurate. Today, Saudi Arabia is a very successful country with a population of 33 million. Nations that got their independence lately like Russia and Ukraine are one of the most influential countries in the world. Therefore, we know that democracy is a privilege and not a necessity.

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If I started an Animal Protection Movement, I would By Manya Mehra Should I ever start an animal protection movement, it would be exceptionally different from any other campaign in history. Numerous moves were made to protect the animals, But none of them would be as beneficial as mine. We need to remember that it is not just a human world. It is equally the world of animals too.  Animals deserve to live a secure life as much as humans do. Here is a fact:- There are 81 species of animals extinct,3947 critically endangered and 10,497 endangered. The vision of my campaign would be to deliver respect to animals in the community. I would set up various national parks and wildlife sanctuaries around the world because there are many hazards like hunting in the open wild. I would encourage people to keep their rivers and water sources clean, plant more, recycle and stop using products that endanger animals. On a planet where information about animal cruelty abounds, it can get daunting sometimes to even imagine that not everything is unclear and twisted. Animal protection movements are in high demand and if I ever get an opportunity to commence one I would do so. People need to comprehend that Animals are as valuable as humans. Many actions of Animal Protection have been taken in India According to Section 2 (37) of the act, wildlife includes any animal, aquatic or land vegetation which forms part of any habitat, thus making the definition a wide and Section 9 of the Act prevents the hunting of any wild animal (animals specified in Schedule 1, 2, 3 and 4) and punishes the offence with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 3 years or with a fine which may extend to  25,000/- or with both. The Animal Protection Act allows the Central and State Governments to declare any area ‘restricted’ as a wildlife sanctuary, national park, etc. Prohibiting industrial activity in this area. With  this, I would like to say that Animal   Protection should be taken more seriously.

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If I started an Animal Protection Movement, I would By Manya Mehra Should I ever start an animal protection movement, it would be exceptionally different from any other campaign in history. Numerous moves were made to protect the animals, But none of them would be as beneficial as mine. We need to remember that it is not just a human world. It is equally the world of animals too.  Animals deserve to live a secure life as much as humans do. Here is a fact:- There are 81 species of animals extinct,3947 critically endangered and 10,497 endangered. The vision of my campaign would be to deliver respect to animals in the community. I would set up various national parks and wildlife sanctuaries around the world because there are many hazards like hunting in the open wild. I would encourage people to keep their rivers and water sources clean, plant more, recycle and stop using products that endanger animals. On a planet where information about animal cruelty abounds, it can get daunting sometimes to even imagine that not everything is unclear and twisted. Animal protection movements are in high demand and if I ever get an opportunity to commence one I would do so. People need to comprehend that Animals are as valuable as humans. Many actions of Animal Protection have been taken in India According to Section 2 (37) of the act, wildlife includes any animal, aquatic or land vegetation which forms part of any habitat, thus making the definition a wide and Section 9 of the Act prevents the hunting of any wild animal (animals specified in Schedule 1, 2, 3 and 4) and punishes the offence with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 3 years or with a fine which may extend to  25,000/- or with both. The Animal Protection Act allows the Central and State Governments to declare any area ‘restricted’ as a wildlife sanctuary, national park, etc. Prohibiting industrial activity in this area. With  this, I would like to say that Animal   Protection should be taken more seriously.

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Talking about who is responsible for climate change is a fraught debate – even more so when it comes to who ought to pay for the damage it causes.
Who do you think? The middle classes of the developed world will pay with their hard-earned taxes.  The poor of the world will pay with their blood, sweat and tears. And half the species on this planet will pay with their lives. The 1% won’t even notice.

Most climate scientists think the world is getting warmer and that humans are at least in part responsible. Almost every country in the world has pledged to make efforts to stabilise greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere in order to prevent dangerous "interference with the climate system". But exactly how to do this raises interesting questions about fairness.

The sad truth is that the poorest countries on the planet will be hit first and hardest by climate change. In the last decade it is poor counties like Honduras, Myanmar, Nicaragua and Bangladesh and Thailand that have been most battered by the climate storm.

Where will the money come from? Many worry that it will come from existing foreign aid budgets. And that is exactly what happened when the UK created the adaptation-oriented International Climate Fund with money transferred from existing aid commitments.

Much needs to be worked out both on a national and international level. Who should dispense the money? What formula should govern the funds disbursement (i.e., what percentage of the costs should the national or international fund cover)? How do we assess the actual damages? Are funds available to cover only the costs of climate-induced natural disasters or for broader natural disasters such as earthquakes and volcanoes?

We accomplished these huge endeavors on the past. We can do it again. We have to stop pretending government is the problem, and realize it is the tool we need to reach this future.

So, we need a plan, we need reasonable loan guarantees and we need to engage the rest of world (or just do it and lead by example).  Sounds easy.

Actually, it is.

-HUNAR ARORA

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Who do you think will pay for global warming? The underprivileged people of our society will suffer the most. Half of the species on this planet will pay with their lives.

Global warming makes an impact on the environmental effects, loss of biodiversity, droughts, famines, rise of the sea level and the economic effects of our world. According to many studies on the economics of global warming and climate change, the effects of a slightly moderate temperature rise per year (such as 2 Degree Celsius) would cost the world an average of trillions of dollars.

Not only the humans and the species on land have to bear with this, but those animals living in the arctic also have to worry about the ice caps melting due to the extensive use of fossil fuels and the aquatic animals that survive under the water also worry for their lives.

The aquatic ecosystems are critical components of our environment. They are essential for biodiversity and they provide a variety of services for humans which include water for drinking and irrigation.  However, the change of water temperature due to global warming will alter fundamental processes.

According to the U.N. (United Nations) the organisms in the ocean such as planktons are responsible for the production of 50% - 80% of oxygen on the earth, are becoming far less common due to global warming. Fauna on the ocean and land responsible for keeping our economic and ecological conditions stable are also declining.

However, to counteract the issue of global warming the U.N started various protocols and agreements that most of the countries around the world had to follow. Examples include – Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement etc.

So, we as the people need to work together, keep the oceans clean, not throw waste plastic anywhere, should not burn extensive fossil fuels and shouldn’t condone poaching.

“Together we can make our environment stable.”

- Vyaan Pande

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If I started a animal protection movement, I would help endangered species of animals. I would also provide daily meals to Indies, and also take them to the vet if injured or if they are showing signs of sickness. Animal protection movement is important because all animals deserve a life of dignity and care just as all humans do. There are a lot of disagreements regarding animals having rights. Some people argue that animal rights should be protected, while others argue that there is no need for animal rights.
People who say that animals have no rights, think it to be true because they view animals as commodities that we can exploit whenever required. Some people think that animals are created for our pleasure and our needs since we are at the top of the food chain. These people are largely mistaken.Wildlife is very important for human life. Wildlife and ecology play an important role in sustaining life on our planet. India and our world are rich in green and green wildlife.
However, there has been a massive decline in wildlife from our planet. Many animals and birds are on the verge of extinction from our world today.
Some of the reasons for the extinction of wildlife are due to disturbance of ecological balance and human greed and selfishness. There is a scarcity of wildlife habitat to meet the needs of the people by cutting down the forest.
So it is a matter of deep concern to us now. We all need to take urgent action to protect wildlife.
~By Paarkhi Aggarwal
7A Golden Eagles

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If I started an animal protection movement, I would love to help animals who are suffering from certain deadly disease like parvo virus, paralyzed etc.I do have a little bit knowledge about animal protection as we tried to rescue a 4 months old puppy who was suffering through parvovirus. But,unfortunately he was unable to survive because of some health issues.There is a 50/50 chance of survival in parvovirus which results in body pain,lack of movement, constant vomiting and so much more.Starting an animal protection movement is a big responsibility but i would happily try my best to help the animal which is suffering through so much of pain by taking it to the vet, giving it medicines, feeding it daily meals. In my opinion most people like to buy animals than just adopting one and giving it a better life but they should actually show a good helping hand to rescue an animal from suffering.
By-Ilahi Chhabra
Grade-7A Golden Eagle

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Non-human animals are all around us, even if they're more difficult to perceive in an increasingly urbanized world. In many cases, animals exist to serve us, brought into life on factory farms, in laboratories, or in industrial breeding facilities where they're routinely poked, prodded, and exploited. Animal protection is borne out of that exploitation.

Animal protection generally refers to the prevention, reduction, or elimination of harms done to animals by humans.

Animals should be protected because science increasingly demonstrates that animals are more sensitive, aware, and intelligent than has long been believed in places like the US. The knowledge that animals are very likely aware of the conditions in which they’re kept in places like factory farms, or the abuses they suffer during laboratory experiments, means that a change in practices is long overdue.

In the United States, there are numerous laws aimed at protecting both wild and captive animals. Though far from being perfect, and in many cases difficult to enforce, these laws help inform the ways animals are treated by individuals and corporations.

The 28 hour law stipulates that no animal can be transported for longer than 28 consecutive hours without being given food, water, and rest by temporary unloading. Transporting animals such as cows, pigs, and sheep is common within industrial agriculture since animals are often sent to different grazing pastures, or from feedlots to slaughterhouses. Since transport can be stressful for animals , this law aims to mitigate the more harmful effects, preventing animals from going without food, water, or rest for prolonged periods

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The sun is the primary source of heat throughout the solar system . And solar radiation and global temperature rises and falls together.  Global warming usually is caused by greenhouse gases . Most green house gases are added into the atmospher  when fossil fuels are burned up as agricultural process. These gases enters earth's atmosphere and do not leave the Earth's atmosphere. Trapping solar radiatio  close to Earth's atmosphere ,the greenhouse gases warms ocean waterways and Earth's surface . Global warming is caused by human too as they cut many plants as per to there needs and do not grow them back .Because of this many animals get extinct. It also disturb the food chain . A small percentage of global warming is caused when geological events (Example- Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Landslides, Rockfalls, Avalanches and Flooding) . Humans too take advantage of the Earth's natural ability to Clare greenhouse gases and irregular temperature.  Change in ocean system may take long time to complete.  Most marine life occupies a particular space in the food web upon which humans rely . Ocean creates weather on sea and land ( Example- current power breeze , strom,  trade winds ) . Evaporation of seawater crates heavy clouds and ultimately raining.

The risk of Global warming

Sea levels are rising

Extreme weather events

Droughs

Wildfire

Extinction

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most climates scientists think the world is getting warmer and that humans are at least in part responsible. Almost every country in the world has pledged to make efforts to stabilise greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere in order to prevent dangerous "interference with the climate system". But exactly how to do this raises interesting questions about fairness.

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?

We have been pumping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere in ever increasing quantities since the industrial revolution. Some countries in the developed world are, of course, responsible for the bulk of this. Since 1850 the US and the nations which are now the EU have been responsible for more than 50% of the world's carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

So shouldn't they pay to fix the problem? The inhabitants of The Maldives - made up of more than 1,200 islands, most of which are no more than one metre above sea level - are already feeling the effects of climate change. They are victims. But they didn't cause the problem. Should those countries with historical responsibility for emissions be obliged to compensate The Maldives?

The old industrialised world might respond that for much of the period since the 1850s nobody knew about man-made global warming.  DOES THAT MIGIGATE ITS RESPONSIBILTY?And why should the current generation be punished for the crimes of its forebears? Is that really fair?

Then there's the question of who's polluting now - when we do know the damage it's doing. China belts out more CO2 than the United States, and the gap between the two is expected to grow as China continues to develop. So perhaps it is China, not the United States, which should bear the greatest burden?

Or, yet another possibility, surely the fairest solution would be a per capita arrangement? China now emits more than the US because its population is four times the size. But on average, each Chinese citizen is much poorer than each American, and with a much smaller environmental footprint.

These are the sorts of questions which have dogged global climate change summits. And you can see why.

Is carbon trading a good idea?

One brilliantly innovative way to deal with global warming emissions is carbon trading. Here, broadly, is the idea. Countries (or states, or companies), are given an allowance to emit a certain amount of the gases that cause climate change - CO2 for example. If a country wants to go beyond its allowance, it can buy the right to emit from other countries, which will compensate by cutting their emissions. If this market-based system works as it's supposed to, it's an efficient and cost-effective way of cutting overall emissions. Emissions can be trimmed in countries where it's cheap to do so, rather than in countries where it's expensive and difficult.

But even if the market is effective, is its use appropriate? Some have compared carbon trading to the Roman Catholic medieval practice of allowing individuals to pay money to reduce punishment for a sin. A tongue-in-cheek website - cheatneutral.com - allows people who are sexually unfaithful to their partners to "offset" their cheating by "finding someone else to be faithful and NOT cheat". Is that really what we're doing when we trade carbon? If it works, does it matter?

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Is carbon trading like a website that offers people the chance to offset infidelity?

Should we consume less anyway?

Technology is advancing at breakneck speed. Suppose there were technological fixes for climate change and ecological damage. In other words, suppose that we didn't need to worry about how much we consumed. In this future world, we can carry on munching and guzzling and buying more and more at no environmental cost. We can fly more, watch bigger televisions, generally own more stuff. Would this be an unqualified good?

To some this would be a utopia. To others, and they include Pope Francis, it would not. What's required, he wrote in a recent encyclical, is a complete revolution in our attitude towards the environment. We shouldn't regard the environment as of mere instrumental value. We should consider it with awe and wonder. "If we approach nature and the environment without this openness to awe and wonder… our attitude will be that of masters, consumers, ruthless exploiters, unable to set limits on [our] immediate needs."

If the Pope's right, then a scientific answer to climate change might, in one way, be a cause of regret. It would deprive us of the incentive to change our mindset, to readjust our relationship to the countryside and wildlife.