CORONA PANDEMIC, SOLVING WORLD PROBLEMS

THE EARTH HEALING FROM HUMAN CONFLICT

Our scientists with vast knowledge on climate change have continued to give strategies for decision makers to take measure, though the question still remains: Why do government responses to covid19 and climate change differ so drastically? Desperate measures require desperate decisions, since there is always a method to the madness. It beats logic that African leaders have not in place contingency plans to fight epidemics for essential services yet money and promises during campaigns are poured in abundance.

Hello members of the marriage fraternity, is this #stay-home medicine working in your best interest or against? If you were a career person, are you feeling how house-helps and housewives feel at home? If the feeling is any different I'd love to write about your plight, but today I am concentrating on the positive aspect to our environment. Pigeons and other birds have the luxury of flying across without getting choked by fumes and sing for us every morning welcoming a new dawn.

Climate change concern

Urbanization, industrialization, deforestation among other human activities have greatly contributed to the adverse effects of global climate change. Since the WHO has given protective measures in curbing the spread of covid19 and staying safe. Governments have also put in measures to curb human interactions through quarantine and social-distancing. These measures have helped a great deal in curbing the emission of greenhouse gases. Cities are now cleaner, no congestion, fresh air breeze and certainly busy minds now have time for their family.


"And one of His signs is that He has created for you, spouses from amongst yourselves so that you might take comfort in them and He has placed between you, love and mercy. In this there is surely evidence (of the truth) for the people who carefully think." (Quran: Chapter 30, Verse 21).

This opportunity might not apply to all since people want to make memories and are craving for a bigger crowd and event. Those of whom are lucky to get this relief financially from the exorbitant and extravagant spending need to give thanks to the Almighty due to this covid19 pandemic. Sarcastic as it may sound but it's creating a better environment.

A pleasant atmospheric view of Nairobi

"If anything kills over 10million people in the next few decades, it's most likely to be a highly infectious virus rather than a war." Bill Gates said in 2015, in regards to preparedness on a global pandemic. Despite the devastating effects this pandemic is causing the atmosphere looks healthier and natural resources are in better conditions.

“It is time to put armed conflict on lockdown and focus together on the true fight of our lives,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for a global ceasefire so as to attend to the Covid19 pandemic. The covid19 virus which began in wuhan china has now shifted it's epicenter to europe and giving lessons to the rest of the world. World scientists and activists like Greta Thunberg have been on the forefront to rebuke world leaders as well as giving concerns on climate change. We might have not taken heed of their remarkable research and concern but the current wave of covid19 pandemic seems to work in their best interest and humanity. The earth is now breathing and having a rebirth with relief from so much carbon emissions produced by human industrialization activities.

Mental health and wellness is being tackled indirectly through these measures from those who are not infected by having them rest at home. Depression and anxiety being key contributors in the workplace. I am not praying for the epidemic to continue but am praying that we are getting valuable lessons on this state. With few human interactions those that are single could take advantage and settle down with few expenses currently since the religion and government welcome the idea of a less gathering.

A new dawn

"Perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you; and perhaps you love a thing and it is bad for you..." Paraphrasing the words of the holy book(Quran).
When the sun is above your head, make hay so you may enjoy the fruit of your labour in the sunset. The covid19 is just a reminder that if you are not planning then you are planning to fail. Just like a candle that gives light another candle, kindness too never diminishes the value of humans. The late professor Wangari Maathai once said,“There are opportunities even in the most difficult moments.”