LIFE was contacted by members of Kasthuri TV's reality show 'Citizen Impact' to participate in a discussion on the situation of trees and pollution in Bangalore. Dr Adithya was able to make time to attend this discussion as the invited guest, which was conducted last Thursday at Kanteerawa Studio in Mahalakshmipuram. The show aired on 29th May, 2012 between 9-10 pm.
The citizen leaders, chosen through rounds of elimination in this reality show, had tried sell saplings and plants at nominal prices to locals in Bangalore and had received mixed responses. They shared their experiences and reflected on them. It was commonly agreed by the attendees that Bangalore's situation of greenery and pollution are critical, and needs efforts from each individuals. The host also brought to notice the dwindling of sparrows. Adithya discussed the lack of evidence on why this phenomenon has occurred, and discussed the possibility of mobile radiations and change in architecture in this occurrence. Adithya additionally commented on the need for sensitivity towards the environment as a first step towards environmental preservation. There was also discussion on the health impacts of pollution and loss of greenery. Suggestions were made on how individuals could use bird baths and bird feeds to improve chances of getting visited by sparrows, and also on use of space by planting roof-top vegetable gardens. The host also brought up the issue of development through road-widening and metro construction which has impacted greenery in Bangalore.
Adithya added that there is a need for increased efforts from an individual and from a community front. Involvement of corporates in greening efforts through corporate social responsibility wings was welcomed, but more serious followup of these initiatives is needed.
The attendees also pledged to improve greenery in their homes and neighbourhoods and encourage the planting and maintenance of saplings and gardens. LIFE has accepted the request to help the citizen leaders in the efforts towards planting saplings to improve green cover in Bangalore. Plants were distributed to all those in attendance by the hosts.
Great energy and interest was noticed among the selected citizen leaders and the audience. There is a need for such energetic programmes to help sensitise the wider audience.
The citizen leaders, chosen through rounds of elimination in this reality show, had tried sell saplings and plants at nominal prices to locals in Bangalore and had received mixed responses. They shared their experiences and reflected on them. It was commonly agreed by the attendees that Bangalore's situation of greenery and pollution are critical, and needs efforts from each individuals. The host also brought to notice the dwindling of sparrows. Adithya discussed the lack of evidence on why this phenomenon has occurred, and discussed the possibility of mobile radiations and change in architecture in this occurrence. Adithya additionally commented on the need for sensitivity towards the environment as a first step towards environmental preservation. There was also discussion on the health impacts of pollution and loss of greenery. Suggestions were made on how individuals could use bird baths and bird feeds to improve chances of getting visited by sparrows, and also on use of space by planting roof-top vegetable gardens. The host also brought up the issue of development through road-widening and metro construction which has impacted greenery in Bangalore.
Adithya added that there is a need for increased efforts from an individual and from a community front. Involvement of corporates in greening efforts through corporate social responsibility wings was welcomed, but more serious followup of these initiatives is needed.
The attendees also pledged to improve greenery in their homes and neighbourhoods and encourage the planting and maintenance of saplings and gardens. LIFE has accepted the request to help the citizen leaders in the efforts towards planting saplings to improve green cover in Bangalore. Plants were distributed to all those in attendance by the hosts.
Great energy and interest was noticed among the selected citizen leaders and the audience. There is a need for such energetic programmes to help sensitise the wider audience.
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