If one is asked what is the major threat for Human kind, the answer is unanimously ‘Global Warming’. It’s no more a distant possibility but a close reality. It is found that last few years have been recorded as hottest years of the century. This fact itself is making it evident that we are facing the consequences of Climate change.

The recent scientific reports of IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel On Climate Change) made it clear that climatic changes are because of human intervention into nature. Unless global initiatives are taken up it will be difficult to control the consequences of Global warming. These reports are prepared by eminent scientists across the globe with high standards and technology. The veracity of these reports is further strengthened by recent changes in climate. So, Global warming can no more be considered as an imagination of few people. It’s a hard reality which every person on the earth, collectively has to face.

So, what is the need of the hour? First of all, we have to understand and accept the individual responsibility towards the environment. Don’t we have a responsibility to keep a safe and comfortable environment for our future generations. Similar to the way we earn money and save assets for our next generations, we also have an accountability to promise a comfortable climate for them. Do we need to wait for our governments to impose rules on us? It is in our hands by colletive will to combat this devil called ‘Global Warming’. Following are few things which one practice in daily life to alleviate the effects of global warming.

· Unplug appliances on standby. They use 10% of your electricity.

· Use less water. In your generation you might not have enough drinking water left.

· Unplug your chargers once you are done using them as even though it might be switched off, it still consumes electricity.

· Say no to plastic. It takes centuries to decompose and honestly you really don’t need it.

· Car Pool, Cab Pool - think of it this way, less cars on the road, less traffic, you’ll reach faster, and you’ll have company.

To bring awareness among Hyderabad citizens about his cause, few individuals together started a project called ‘Hyderabad Unplug’ ( http://www.hyderabadunplug.com ). This aims to sensitize the public about climate change and how our little care towards the environments can make things better. As a token of support, the people of Hyderabad are requested to switch off power from 7.30 PM to 8.30 PM on May 3rd,2008. This idea is inspired from Earth hour happened in Sydney on March 29th and Mumbai Unplug run in Mumbai. As a part of campaigning road shows will be conducted where in general public will be educated with do’s and don’ts to combat global warming. With this, I request the reader to participate in ‘Hyderabad Unplug’ and make others participate by explaining the cause and purpose behind the event. Please help in making this a success, by campaigning in your appartments, locality and your workplaces. The reader can also be a contributor to the event by by voluntering for the event until May 3rd.

Let us show to the world, that Hyderabad cares for the world!!