Professor of Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, D.K. Subaramanian has said that as climate change is going to affect millions of human beings, flora and fauna, a drastic change in lifestyle is essential and it [change in lifestyle] is the only solution to overcome the challenges posed by climate change.
Delivering the keynote address at the 12th Graduation Day ceremony of SDM College of Engineering and Technology (SDMCET) in Dharwad on Saturday, Prof. Subramanian said that society should pursue the renewable energy route aggressively.
He said that there should be optimum utilisation of solar, wind, biogas, biomass, while frugalism should be the mantra. Extravagant consumption of food, water, energy and minerals should be stopped, he said.
