BENGALURU: It’s a ‘code red for humanity,’ warned the United Nations Secretary-General in 2021 after a grim report on rising global temperatures and the catastrophic impacts of climate change. (`522, Vintage Books) delves deep into some of the most pressing environmental issues of our time, from melting ice caps to unpredictable climate phenomena like El Niño and La Niña. Groundwater extraction and other environmental issues are also touched upon, along with my usual focus on wildlife conservation and ecology,” says Chakravarty, the recipient of the WWF International President’s Award in 2017. Chakravarty has carved a niche for himself by simplifying the often overwhelming and technical aspects of climate change. “Many creative communicators are now addressing climate change, and even Bollywood has started to touch on these topics,” he notes.

Source: Indian Express October 16, 2024 03:03 UTC