It is no longer Climate Change
Within a tolerable range.
A crisis is what it’s about
With fires, floods as well as drought.
Every week a constant blast
Far worse than seen in the past.
If we must, we will adapt,
Prevention though would be more apt.
There is a cost to adaptation,
It’s rising fast in every nation
As well as for the world at large.
And this will be a heavy charge.
In fact we should by now conclude
Prevention would be really shrewd.
It actually would cost much less,
Indeed avoid a lot of stress.
Don’t you think it would be great
If Governments cooperate
Provide business a level playing field
A good policy they should wield.
A carbon tax or cap and trade
Is how the game can be played.
A fair policy would be a hit
Businesses could do their bit.
Now at Godrej our CSR
Helps to take us very far.
Multiple benefits is what one sees
With water projects or growing trees.
Good livelihoods are created
Our carbon emissions are abated.
Different species can be tried.
Useful products can be supplied,
Like biomass or edible fruits
And yet the trunk and the roots
Can sequester carbon, clean the air,
A win-win that is very fair.
Yes CSR can be a hit.
But every one must do their bit.
Reduce your waste, plant a tree,
Consume less electricity.
No matter whether big or small
Just take the sustainable call.
Many benefits we can see
With responsible mobility!
Do use mass transportation please
Or biofuels and EVs.
But then of course for shorter hauls
You can take even better calls.
Why not just walk or hike
Or even better ride a bike!
This old man is pretty fit
But all the same I must admit
I gave up bikes long ago
But nevertheless you should know,
At Stanford I would take great pride
As my commute was a bike ride.
Bikers deserve the best of care.
Why own, if you can easily share?
Accidents are avoidable banes.
We need dedicated lanes.
Wear your helmet before you mount
As your safety is paramount.
Biking is perfectly wise.
It provides us with good exercise.
Carbon emissions are eliminated
With e-bikes too they are abated.
On downhill runs you can recharge.
This benefit is rather large.
Let us together find a way
To profit from World Bicycle Day.
Many benefits can be seen
Staying healthy, becoming green!
All these benefits you can reap.
Thanks for inviting me Sandeep.
When safety is what we provide
Bicycles can be widely plied.
Our thanks to Firoza our bicycle mayor!
Health provider and emissions slayer!
In saving the planet nothing’s lost
As you will surely save on cost.
Let us all now ride away
To a greener future, a brighter day!
