An interesting article covering all aspect of the problem created by humans over a long period of time. While knowledge is good, half knowledge is dangerous this saying is aptly applicable to the above article as things have been done by trial and error and we are seeing the results of the devastation of planet earth and to its living systems and organisms. But all the governments of the world especially the developed ones do not want to share the technology and put a price on it. One more interesting thing is the way countries like Norway and a few more get tonnes of garbage to their country and make money out of the recycling technology. If this technology is given to third world and developing countries we would be staying in a better, cleaner and healthier world. Hope good sense prevails and technology transfer takes place.

interesting and valid points raised in both the article and the above comment response. More and more countries are coming to the realization that pollution and climate change are real and if not addressed can and will cause calamity all over. And slowly but slowly this can be seen all over the world both in the developed and undeveloped countries. Flooding caused by blocked drains, gullies and ill constructed road. Tsunamis and tidal waves, hurricanes and monsoons out of season and more dangerous than ever been seen. intense snow and now in areas where snow previously did not fall. Government alone cannot do it. It is also up to local citizens to do there part, from disposing of their garbage properly to keeping areas clean. we are all meant to be stewards of the earth. not just one group of people.

I agree with the above article that many people have talents which are hidden and are not put to use until a situation comes in life where the hidden talent flowers and the person himself or herself is surprised that they could have done something new which they have not tried all their life . While talents in some cases are inborn in many other cases they are the things which we have learnt over a period of time and were using the basic methods for some other thing which we knew and was working at that time. Life is nothing but a bundle of experiences put together. And if used judiciously will bring the best in us in every and any situation we are in. Some people by nature would want to know many new things or develop arts or hobbies that later turn into a profession due to circumstances and will end up being a successful transition which the person will cherish for his life. A well written article stressing the point that all of us have inherent talents waiting to be untapped and used for the larger good of all. One should not let go any opportunity to learn something new as who knows it may be the thing we end up cherishing for the rest of our lives.