Date:07/06/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/06/07/stories/2008060760891400.htm
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Karnataka

Students told to adopt eco-friendly lifestyle

Staff Correspondent

HUBLI: Prem Chand, Additional Divisional Railway Manager, Hubli Division, has called upon students to make efforts to reduce emission of greenhouse gases.

He was speaking at a programme organised on the occasion of World Environment Day at the Railway English Medium High School here on Thursday.

“One should take initiatives towards creating a low carbon economy by finding alternative renewable energy sources and by adopting eco-friendly consumption habits and lifestyle,” Mr. Prem Chand said.

He asked the students to avoid unnecessary use of vehicles.

He told them to contribute towards preserving water bodies.

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