Adapt to climate change: ISRO chief

Bengaluru: In a call to action, Isro chairman S Somanath emphasised the importance of individual efforts in combating climate change. Speaking at a symposium on ‘Climate change: Science, projections, and climate action’, organised by Atria University on Friday, he highlighted how small-scale actions can significantly impact the environment.

He cautioned against excessive exploitation of natural resources, particularly for individual gain. However, he also noted climate change is a natural process that cannot be entirely eliminated. “We must learn how to adapt to these changes and live in a way that allows us to continue thriving without facing the threat of extinction,” Somanath said.

Professor J Srinivasan from IISc painted a stark picture of the current situation. “In Mumbai, a theatre has been showing the same movie for 25 years. It’s a very popular movie. Do you know why? Because the theatre is air-conditioned. Elderly people, who can buy a ticket for just Rs 20, stay in the theatre for two hours. This has become part of their daily routine, and we’ve reached this stage and the worst is yet to come,” he said.

He said in India, only 5% can afford or stay in air-conditioned places all the time; the rest still can’t afford it. “Society needs to create conditions for people to survive. We must ensure the govt takes action.” tnn

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