The word "ecology" can be translated from the ancient Greek language as "house" or "property". This translation is fully consistent with the truth, because the Earth is our common home, and each of us must not only constantly remember this, but also do everything possible so that the planet remains suitable for life as long as possible!
For several years in a row, environmentalists have been alarmingly reporting that the Earth is suffering greatly from thoughtless and irregular man-made impacts. Environmental problems are only accumulating, but practically not resolved in any way either at the legislative or at the household level.
We really hope that the following interesting, sad, funny, funny, sad and serious facts about ecology will once again remind each of us that the Earth is our home, so we must take care of it in order to preserve not only our future, but also the future. our descendants.
1. Every 30 - 35 kilometers an average passenger car emits about 500 - 600 g of gaseous waste into the environment. Although 50-60 years ago, one average passenger car emitted about 12.5-15 kg of gaseous waste into the environment every 30-35 kilometers, in those days there were much fewer cars, so now the environment suffers more than half a century ago.
2. Harvard biologist Wilson claims that every year about 30 - 32 thousand species of living organisms disappear from our planet. If the situation does not change, then by the end of the 21st century, only half of the currently living creatures will remain on Earth.
3. If the average world annual temperature around the world rises by 4 - 5 degrees, the forests will disappear practically throughout the entire territory of the Russian Federation and in some European countries.
4. The data of one of the UN reports states that by 2050 - 2060 the acidity level of the waters of the World Ocean will increase by 140 - 160%, which will entail irreversible, negative and very serious changes in marine ecological systems.
5. In the US state of Colorado there are sensors built into the curbs, the main task of which is to measure the level of environmental pollution by every vehicle passing by.
6. Every day about 2-2.5 million tons of human waste enter natural water bodies.
7. Usual plastic bottles decompose for about 500 - 550 years.
8. One liter of engine oil can contaminate more than 1 million liters of drinking water. Many people may think that 1 million liters of clean water is really a lot, but that is how much water only 12-13 people drink per year.
9. Every year, about 250 - 270 million tons of plastic and plastic products are released into the waters of the oceans.
10. The average one- or two-story house, in which a family of 3-4 people lives, emits more carbon dioxide than a brand-new car just bought in the salon. Scientists say that a house emits 2-2.5 times more carbon dioxide than a four-wheeled vehicle just rolled off the assembly line.
Global Ethics and Universal Values: Resounding Echoes of Humanity By Hillol Ray Garland, Texas, USA Web Site: [link removed]
In the context of globalization, moral clarity And intellectual accuracies are the vital source- And these are now needed in every judgment, Around the globe, on the use of brutal force! Premeditated act of terror is nothing less than a crime Against humanity for sure- And we must confront this sickness of mind With strong determination for humanity to endure!
Pressure of world events and “political tattooing” Keep me awake in each and every night- While my worries about global ethics And universal values engage in a mental fight! Values of peace, freedom, equal rights, and human dignity Still lie under the shadow of a “Hillorious” doubt- And the abominable acts of hegemonic powers continue To undermine global peace or lash out!
As per “H-Ray Vision”, in this age of globalization, Global ethics and universal values are in dire need- To create awareness about our common values, Without resorting to violence, and sow the compliance seed! We can reap the benefits of globalization If and when we deploy the global ethics in a bind- But I sense an anxiety in “Hillolsphere”, because of mistrust, Spinning the fibers of hegemonic mind! New stresses and dislocations seem to appear daily On this planet from dusk till dawn- And the universal values are being trampled over often In the array of shrewd political pawn!
Globalization has brought us closer in a sense That we are all affected by the actions of each other- But not in the sense that we all share benefits And burdens, left by war or our forefather! As per “H-Ray Tracking”, we have allowed it consciously To drive us further apart in the daily survival game- And increased the disparities in wealth with power, Both between societies and within them! Undoubtedly, this makes a mockery of global ethics And universal values, the bedrock of human rights- And the backlash seems to be creeping on the vines Of culture of impunity under the darkest lights!
“Hillolscope” today reveals the disillusions With globalization, protectionism, and fear- ’Cause we seem to be in danger of living in an age Of mutual distrust, and turning inwards every year! Certainly this will lead us to conflicting values And encourage people with a narrower mind- To exclude some of their fellow human beings From their empathy followed by examples to find! The world has seen the disastrous consequences, Brought in by such value systems in our time- And faced ethnic cleansing, genocide, and terrorism With loss of human lives, like nickel and dime! Suspicion, harassment, and discrimination have begun To grow and escalated to hostility or violence- While the clash of civilizations started in a subtle way Resulting in bloodbaths on both side of the fence!
In “Hillolian Flow” of thoughts, universal values Require us to recognize human characteristics better, And show respect for human dignity and sensitivity In people of other communities now, and not later! Remember, ethical codes are the expression of an ideal And a true inalienable aspiration as well- And it’s a “Hillomorphic” standard by which moral failings Can be judged where our future will dwell! “Hillologue” suggests for preparation to let others define Their own identity, and we must not insist on classifying them- However well meaningful, by our own criteria, Instead of dragging them for a win under political game! If we believe in individual rights, we must recognize The identity, in spite of diversity of individual sense- ’Cause the sense of belonging to one or more groups, Concentric or intersecting, create the decision real tense! Thus, the rights of an individual include the right To emphasize and express solidarity in fairest way- With others who share this or that aspect Of individual’s identity, and prevent any sway! Commitment to non-violence, tolerance, and equal rights Between men and women is indeed a difficult task- And we must expect the differences to continue For a long time – between societies under a veil or mask! The function of these resounding echoes of universal values Is not to eliminate all such differences amongst us- But rather to manage them with mutual respect, And without resorting to destruction or obscene fuss!
To achieve “H-Ray Effect”, tolerance and dialogues In today’s world are an essential tool- ’Cause without them, exchange of ideas will stop To arrive at solutions and get a pull! Each society should be given the space, not to distort Or undermine the universal values for sure- And allow them to express in a “Hillominous” way to reflect Its own culture or traditions of healing and cure! Those who preach values of economics, freedom, rule of law, And equality before the law, have a special obligation- To live by those values in “Hillonomics” and in their own lives And in their own societies, prior to interrogation! We need to do everything we can do to make the world A better place to live in for today and tomorrow- And I, as a cheerleader of Global Ethics and Universal Values, will do anything to remove the sorrow!
Human rights and universal values are so synonymous, And always walk hand in hand- And they entail a set of obligations we need to follow, At home and in foreign land! Today, the universal values need to be thought through, Strengthened, and defended for the humanity to ring- And I aspire for the day to watch for a climate in which Human rights will flourish for me to sing!!
On 11/07/04, anon wrote: > just to let you know that i enjoyed reading what you have
> written. if possible, could you please mail me what you do,
> and why you have such a particular interest in this field.
> also, you may be interested in articles by the university of
> birmingham, England, that have a course on global ethics.
============================================================ Dear Anon: Happy to hear that you enjoyed the above referenced poem. My interest in this field grew since my formative years in India, particularly from the tone of imperialism, tactics of homogenic powers, divide and conquer policies, forced occupation of Tibet, and oppression with exploitation in Africa. Throughout the decades, I have tried to create global awareness about such issues that are affecting the humanity for a long time, and I am afraid, they will continue to do so if we remain silent. Someone has to come forward, and so my pen took a giant leap like Bengal Tiger to raise global eyebrows and view what we are doing as a human to a fellow human. I would be deeply interested to view the articles by the University of Birmingham, England. Please e-mail me their web links, if possible. I have presented/recited my poems on humanitarian issues (like this one) at many public places, and the response from audience had been overwhelming. To get a glimpse of my background and activities, may I request you to visit:
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Once again, thank you for rekindling the interest on Global Ethics. Regards and best wishes,
Hillol Ray Garland, Texas, U.S.A. E-mail: [email removed]
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The Marvel of Ingenuity (In Memory of Rubble of World Trade Centers) By Hillol Ray
The marvel of ingenuity disappeared Within the twinkling of an eye- From the skyline of New York on 911, And the world listened to the solemn good-bye! No doubt, the rubble are telling the horrifying tales Of cruel death of fellow mankind- While the memories of the crumbling towers Do now boggle my mind!
Moistures from the gentle breeze cooled these towers Against the morning sun- But the strikes of calamity appeared on the scene And dismayed the laughter and fun! Waves from the New York traffic were greeting the millions To earn their daily bread- While in a hurry, the towers collapsed And rubbles with ashes buried the human thread!
The hapless thousands vanished from the Earth, Along with the structures of modern time- While the memories keep on haunting, And equate human lives with nickel and dime! Horror from the scene still affects the emotion of survivors Followed by the fear- And the agonizing tales of human sufferings Now drench my weary eyes to tear!
The hue and cry from the demised businesses Reverberate the modern global air- While the jobless men and women are facing the brunt That we must take care! Let us offer our helping hands to re-build The lives of such unprecedented call- And wipe away the tears in a rush To make these towers stand pretty tall!
Every drop of rain in the ocean helps To regain water via the evaporation loss- And keeps the world moving Where God is our Almighty, the Boss! In God We Trust is our motto, and unto Him, Let’s keep our faith with love- And pray for the blessings, to overcome this tragedy, From His home above!!
The famed Tower of Pisa has breached the threshold, Tilting into a danger zone- While an unforeseen event could cause the topple, And set the demise tone! A strong wind can blow it over, or even an Earth tremor Could cause the crash- Unless we pay the attention now to save this marvel Before it becomes a trash!
The laws of Physics and Gravity need to be re-examined To prevent it from the fall- And the residents of this medieval city, shrugging off the warning, Need the wake-up call! The danger is real now, and the margin of safety Is extremely low- While the area beneath the tower is on a shaky ground, Affected by the ground water flow!
This Renaissance masterpiece has weathered over time To become 830 years old- And attracted millions of visitors Who like to treasure it as bullion of gold! This marvel of marble is a famous landmark in Italy And deserves the global attention now- To prevent from the total collapse, and needs The proper inclination through technical know-how!
The beauty of this leaning tower is impeccable And holds fond memories of ancient ages- While the fables can be found in various books, When we flip through the history pages! To ensure its longevity, experts need to come forward With a long-term solution- And I urge it sooner for the visitors’ safety, With an eye to local pollution!
The livelihood of souvenir hawkers depends on the tilt, But they can’t rest easy- Because of the tilt that has kept the “Special Commission” And the Government busy! So, may I draw the global attention of technical experts? To find a scientific way- And insist on the proper inclination To prevent this tower from any further sway!! ___________________________________________
** During an invited presentation and my recent visit (Summer-2001) to Pisa, Italy, I had the opportunity to get a glimpse of this marvel of marble with my own eyes. The famed Tower of Pisa needs no introduction to the readers and travelers around the world. It has a long history of being on the verge of collapse. Work on this tower began in 1173. After completion of the first four stories in 1178, work was abandoned for nearly a hundred years. The last three stories were added between 1272 and 1278, and evidence in the masonry indicates that the builders were already trying to fix the problem related to a slight tilt. Recent study indicates that the tower is now leaning at a 5.5-degree angle, while the top edge is overhanging the base by about 17 feet. Besides the Special Commission, Artwatch International, a New York-based Organization, in conjunction with the Italian Government has been involved with the activities related to this magnificent Tower of Pisa. My heartfelt appreciations go to those Organizations, Special Commission, Italian Government, and Technical Experts around the world that are diligently working over the years to prevent the collapse and preserve this tower.
On 10/19/01, Hillol Ray wrote: > Leaning Tower of Pisa** > By > Hillol Ray > > The famed Tower of Pisa has breached the threshold, > Tilting into a danger zone- > While an unforeseen event could cause the topple, > And set the demise tone! > A strong wind can blow it over, or even an Earth tremor > Could cause the crash- > Unless we pay the attention now to save this marvel > Before it becomes a trash! > > The laws of Physics and Gravity need to be re-examined > To prevent it from the fall- > And the residents of this medieval city, shrugging off the > warning, > Need the wake-up call! > The danger is real now, and the margin of safety > Is extremely low- > While the area beneath the tower is on a shaky ground, > Affected by the ground water flow! > > This Renaissance masterpiece has weathered over time > To become 830 years old- > And attracted millions of visitors > Who like to treasure it as bullion of gold! > This marvel of marble is a famous landmark in Italy > And deserves the global attention now- > To prevent from the total collapse, and needs > The proper inclination through technical know-how! > > The beauty of this leaning tower is impeccable > And holds fond memories of ancient ages- > While the fables can be found in various books, > When we flip through the history pages! > To ensure its longevity, experts need to come forward > With a long-term solution- > And I urge it sooner for the visitors’ safety, > With an eye to local pollution! > > The livelihood of souvenir hawkers depends on the tilt, > But they can’t rest easy- > Because of the tilt that has kept the “Special Commission” > And the Government busy! > So, may I draw the global attention of technical experts? > To find a scientific way- > And insist on the proper inclination > To prevent this tower from any further sway!! > ___________________________________________ > > ** During an invited presentation and my recent visit > (Summer-2001) to Pisa, Italy, I had the opportunity to get > a glimpse of this marvel of marble with my own eyes. The > famed Tower of Pisa needs no introduction to the readers > and travelers around the world. It has a long history of > being on the verge of collapse. Work on this tower began > in 1173. After completion of the first four stories in > 1178, work was abandoned for nearly a hundred years. The > last three stories were added between 1272 and 1278, and > evidence in the masonry indicates that the builders were > already trying to fix the problem related to a slight > tilt. Recent study indicates that the tower is now leaning > at a 5.5-degree angle, while the top edge is overhanging > the base by about 17 feet. Besides the Special > Commission, Artwatch International, a New York-based > Organization, in conjunction with the Italian Government > has been involved with the activities related to this > magnificent Tower of Pisa. My heartfelt appreciations go > to those Organizations, Special Commission, Italian > Government, and Technical Experts around the world that are > diligently working over the years to prevent the collapse > and preserve this tower. > > Milestone > October 16, 2001