Time is running out to address climate change concerns, says IIT Mumbai professor
Chetan Singh Solanki has stressed the urgent need for energy conservation and a global shift to renewable energy to tackle climate change.
Highlighting the lack of climate awareness among the youth, Solanki advocated for the «Avoid, Minimize, Generate» strategy as key to mitigating the crisis. The IIT professor was speaking at a lecture session hosted by Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University on 'Environment-Friendly Energy Product Startups.' The lecture provided a comprehensive '6-Point Understanding' of climate change, focusing on the challenges and necessary corrective actions.
Speaking to TOI on the sidelines of the session, Prof. Solanki said many young people are increasingly unaware of climate change, with some not even discussing the issue. He attributed this to the lack of emphasis or discussion from influential figures in their lives, such as parents, teachers, professors, influencers, and spiritual leaders. Even when climate change is addressed, it is often only at a superficial level, leaving young people with a shallow understanding of the issue.
Since November 2020, Solanki has travelled to various cities and countries, discovering that climate issues are prevalent everywhere. He emphasized that unless individuals adopt the 'Avoid, Minimize, Generate' approach—three essential steps toward energy conservation—the situation will become increasingly challenging for future generations.
During the lecture, Solanki provided practical advice on energy conservation, such as avoiding unnecessary tasks that
