After the lockdown began in Europe, there were tweets claiming that nature was reclaiming its space. Dolphins were returning to the Italian coasts while swans were seen floating in the Venetian canals. However, soon it was said that those tweets were spreading fake news. Nevertheless, many more birds are indeed roaming the canals of Europe. … Continue reading Pollution Reduction During Lockdown. Myth or Reality? #A-ZChallenge2020
Tag: Environment
G for Glaciers, Greta Thunberg and Gates A-ZChallenge2020
You must be wondering, why am I writing a post on Glaciers, Greta and Bill Gates for G while the theme is "Life in the times of Corona". I am writing because there is a strong relationship between these three and Coronavirus or any new virus in the future. Researchers from China and the U.S. … Continue reading G for Glaciers, Greta Thunberg and Gates A-ZChallenge2020
The Cloud, the Hill, and the Tree #ThursdayTreeLove
"A tree's wood is also its memoir"---- Hope Jahren, American GeoBiologist. This beautiful tree was shot by the husband (from two different angles), during our recent 'spine-chilling' trip to Bhimashankar. It is a miracle that we are still alive to share photos after that trip. Nevertheless, the positive story is that the husband has equally … Continue reading The Cloud, the Hill, and the Tree #ThursdayTreeLove
Zero Waste-Third Week
The third week of zero waste had more challenges than triumphs. Let me confess I even felt overwhelmed at times but thankfully never gave up. Let me list down the challenges: Milk pouches: This is literally giving me nightmares. Trust me when I say this. If you have read my previous post, you know, I have … Continue reading Zero Waste-Third Week
Zero Waste- First Week Progress
After starting my Zero- Waste challenge, I realized that we Indians are pre-adjusted to zero-waste. Since childhood, we have been trained not to waste anything. For example, wasting food is almost a criminal activity in most Indian homes. "How dare you waste food? do you know how many people in this world are starving?" or … Continue reading Zero Waste- First Week Progress
April Challenge- Zero Waste
A-Z Challenge is here and most bloggers are busy. In April I am also taking a new challenge but it is a Non-Blogging challenge and I would encourage all of you to take up this particular challenge in the near future. This is the Zero Waste Challenge. Not, zero-waist (I will not even try that … Continue reading April Challenge- Zero Waste