[Glade-users] Elephants

[Russ Mannex]

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On Wed, 2011-07-27 at 01:49 +0530, vishudh at gmail.com wrote:

> Hi ,
> 
> I have just shown my support for India's forests. Please see the mail
> below and support our forests at
> http://www.greenpeace.org/india/en/What-We-Do/Stop-Climate-Change/Quit-Coal/support-the-forests/
> 
> Regards,
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ______________________________________________________________________
> 
> Dear ,
> 
> The dangerous forest versus coal tussle has claimed its first victim â
> €“ the endangered Indian elephant. The Chhattisgarh government has
> scrapped plans for an elephant reserve in order to allow the same
> forests to be mined for coal. [1] 
> 
> Last year the environment and forest ministry defined regions rich in
> forest cover and biodiversity as No-Go areas for mining. [2] The coal
> ministry wants the government to scrap this classification. [3] A
> Group of Ministers (GoM) constituted to resolve this will take a
> decision later in the year. [4]
> 
> These No-Go areas are among the last remaining forests in our country.
> They are home to wildlife such as tigers, leopards and elephants, and
> crucial to the livelihoods of millions. [5] If mining is allowed here,
> we can bid good bye to all of these. We need to pick our sides for
> this epic match. Big ministries backed by private lobbies are siding
> with coal – and against the forests.
> 
> Can you show your support for the elephants and our forests?
> 
> http://www.greenpeace.org/india/en/What-We-Do/Stop-Climate-Change/Quit-Coal/support-the-forests/
> 
> 
> This is the first preparatory step for our massive fight to save our
> forests and the communities who depend on them. The government needs
> to know that millions of Indians want their forests protected and
> declared No-Go for mining.
> 
> Instead of increasing its dependence on coal the government needs to
> invest in exploring renewable energy options. [6] Once destroyed,
> these forests will never get resurrected even with the best
> reforestation efforts. 
> 
> Clearing forests will only hasten climate change. Coal mining not only
> destroys forests and displaces communities but also contaminates
> nearby rivers and water sources.[7] India's remaining forests and
> wildlife and communities must be protected from mining.
> 
> Show your support for the elephants and their forests now. 
> 
> http://www.greenpeace.org/india/en/What-We-Do/Stop-Climate-Change/Quit-Coal/support-the-forests/
> 
> Thanks a billion!
> 
> 
> Preethi Herman
> Climate Campaigner
> Greenpeace India 
> 
> 
> ______________________________________________________________________
> Sources:
> 
> 1. Chhattisgarh govt scraps elephant reserve plan for coal mining, The
> Times of India, January 16, 2011
> http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Chhattisgarh-govt-scraps-tusker-reserve-plan-to-please-miners/articleshow/7294639.cms
> 
> 2. 35% of India's coal mining areas are in 'no go' zones, DNA, March
> 27, 2010
> http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_35pct-of-india-s-coal-mining-areas-are-in-no-go-zones_1363884
> 
> 3. Allow mining in 90% no-go zones, Hindusthan Times, October 29 2010
> http://www.hindustantimes.com/Allow-mining-in-90-no-go-zones/Article1-619206.aspx 
> 
> 4. GoM will look into sensitive 'no-go' mining areas, Deccan Herald,
> January 13, 2011
> http://www.deccanherald.com/content/128848/cabinet-decides-set-up-gom.html 
> 
> 5. Forests will rescue India, says Jairam Ramesh, new.rediff.com,
> August 11, 200 
> http://news.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/aug/11/slide-show-1-forests-are-indias-rescuer-says-jairam-ramesh.htm 
> 
> 6. Energy Revolution, Greenpeace, March 23, 2009 
> http://www.greenpeace.org/india/Global/india/report/2009/3/energy-revolution.pdf 
> 
> Greenpeace provides an alternate energy vision for India, Greenpeace,
> March 24, 2009
> http://www.greenpeace.org/india/en/news/greenpeace-provides-an-alterna/
> 
> 7. Case study of Damodar river, rainwaterharvesting.com
>  http://www.rainwaterharvesting.org/crisis/River-Damodar10.htm 
> 
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