Project Jatropha: Music Speaks 2010: Audition -- [ReChoired: Sounds of Silence]

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Music Speaks 2010: Audition -- [ReChoired: Sounds of Silence]

1 comments:

lilinanOct 21, 2010 09:25 PM
Apoorva,
Great video! I had no idea you could sing so well. Nice tan too. Keep up the good work team. I have been very busy with the college apps. And, adarsha good luck with the conference. I will send the link of your video to all my friends. Good luck to you guys. I hope you win.
Cheers
Lilian
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Project Jatropha

Carbon dioxide emissions are local, but their effects are global. There are one hundred and ninety four countries on this globe, big and small; their boundaries are fixed but the air that they breathe is shared. No matter who contributes how much to the CO2 burden, all nations suffer together. The USA, China, and India are the largest producers of carbon dioxide in the world, and if we don't start decreasing emissions and transitioning away from fossil fuels, the repercussions will be felt throughout the world. We are looked upon as a world leader but if we do not lead by example, we are destined to be followers. It is of the utmost importance that this transition starts now, because if emissions are not curbed significantly by 2050, then the tipping point of climate change will be reached. In addition, a transition away from fossil fuels is key to not only creating countless new jobs in green industries, but also in mitigating the impact of peak oil and decrease the amount of pollutants in our atmosphere. During a time when there are major differences between developed and developing nations as how to mitigate global warming, Project Jatropha aims to demonstrate the commitment of the youth in developed countries to environmental issues that affect the developing nations as well. This is where Project Jatropha comes in. Jatropha curcas is a carbon sink, taking carbon dioxide out of the air and putting it into the ground. The bio fuel produced by the seeds provides a clean, alternative source of energy that not only helps reduce emissions, but also is able to be used in diesel engines to power vehicles and irrigation pumps. In addition, by providing an alternative crop to tobacco for rural farmers, the burning of large quantities of firewood, which releases large amounts of carbon dioxide, can be reduced. By demonstrating that biofuels can be produced in a sustainable and economical way, Project Jatropha hopes to start a mass movement to mitigate climate change across the entire world.