The Ailing Planet: The

Green Movement’s Role

-Nani Palkhivala
 Brief history about the article

The following article was written by Nani

Palkhivala and published in The Indian Express
on 24 November 1994. The issues that he
raised regarding the declining health of the
earth continue to have relevance.
 Introduction
This chapter is based upon the depleting condition of the planet ‘Earth’ due to the
activities of mankind . For decades we have used the resources of this planet for our
own development and ignoring the ill effects of these actions on the planet . This
chapter throws light on this and educates us on the same .
Green Movement ,holistic view and and
Sustainable Development
Thoughts of Copernicus

Now, the earth is seen as a living organism of

which we are an integral part. Earth has its own
metabolism and vital needs which humans should
respect and preserve.

Copernicus taught mankind how

the earth and other planets revolve
around the sun and it was a
complete change which evolved
human perception.
A zoo in Lusaka,Zambia which has a cage
with a mirror inside and the board reads
-:
No of species known to man
Division of resources
Article 48 A
Margaret Thatcher’s Words
Presented by Aditya Dhingra
XI B
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