Rehan Poncha, Shikha Tandon, Nisha Millet,Ashish Ballal and Ashwini Nachappa participate at 'The Green Run' 9 km Marathon for an Energy Revolution in Bangalore.
“Bangalore is already
reeling under rising temperatures, having measured roughly 22 degrees
centigrade only a few years ago as opposed to 33 degrees today, during the same
time of the year. We are at a stage where we cannot settle for half
measures, we need an Energy [R]evolution”, said Brikesh, climate activist from
Greenpeace.
The 9 km marathon was organised by M.S. Ramaiah Institute
for Management, Greenpeace and Radio Indigo 91.9 FM with the agenda of
propagating a Citizen oriented Energy [R]evolution in Bangalore,
and the need for Bangalore
to emerge as a leader in renewable energy.
“We want
the citizens of Bangalore
to know that it is high time they started becoming energy efficient. Something
as simple as replacing all the incandescent bulbs with CFLs and LEDs will
actually overcome the peak power shortage in Bangalore. We all really need to take
immediate proactive steps”, said Nisha Millet, who participated in the marathon.
The
nine-kilometre run, which started and culminated at the MSRIM campus, saw the
participation of various sports celebrities like Nisha Millet, Rehan Poncha,
Ashish Ballal, Shikha Tandon, and Ashwini Nachappa. “There are enough sources of renewable energy, solar, wind, geothermal,
which if tapped and exploited could light up the planet without setting the one
planet we have on fire.”, added Brikesh.
During
the course of the race, participants and ‘torchbearers’ for a green and
sustainable environment were periodically reminded of the ‘nine commandments’ that
have to be adhered to in order to successfully mitigate climate change. “The
commandments include the fundamentals requiring citizens to save energy, but
also pledge to replace inefficient appliances and shift to renewables in their
day-to-day lives, which are not in any manner dependent on coal.”, said Rahul
Verma, Management student from MSRIM.
For further information, contact
Brikesh –Climate and Energy Campaigner, Greenpeace India, +91 98800 92210
Preethi Herman – Communications Officer, Greenpeace India, +91 99014 88482
