Feb 2020

Page 4 VOLUME 119 | ISSUE 125 | FEBRUARY 2020 Aquaponics is a combination of aquaculture, which is Established by H.H. Dr. Syedna Environment Wellness & Lifestyle Monthly Newsletter growing fish and other aquatic animals, and hydroponics Mohammed Burhanuddin (RA) which is growing plants without soil. Aquaponics uses these two in a symbiotic combination in which plants are in 1992 fed the aquatic animal’s waste. Ever thought 40+ veggies could grow in 2 square feet of space? Azlan and Amina from Karnataka have developed a vertical system that can make this possible while also saving 90% water. In 2014, they registered their bootstrapped company Design House. Today, that has A virus causing severe lung disease has turned into a farm and home named Humm of the Earth. The first step was to identify originated from the Chinese city of Wuhan farming techniques that are easy to adopt, natural and one that consumes less water. in December. More than 425 people have After much research and studies, they finalized on Aquaponics and Permaculture. died, till Tuesday 4th Feb and over 20,438 Aquaponics is a combination of aquaculture and hydroponics. Fish waste is used to confirmed cases have been reported in grow plants without soil, and in return, the vegetables purify the water for the fish. China. Permaculture, on the other hand, is entirely sustainable and mimics the natural eco- system of a forest with intentional bio-diversity as opposed to the conventional practice It is now likely to become a pandemic that of monoculture. circles the globe, according to many of the world’s leading infectious disease experts. The The resulting food forest can be wholly rain-fed and sustainable enough to generate its prospect is daunting. A pandemic — an ongoing manure with minimum interference. “Aquaponics allows food to grow without much epidemic on two or more continents — may hassle and space. We set up an ecosystem with one fish tank on the rooftop of our well have global consequences, despite the house in Bengaluru,” says Amina. The couple grew veggies and herbs, like lettuce, extraordinary travel restrictions and tomatoes, spinach, basil, wheatgrass and lemongrass. The system is designed in a way quarantines now imposed by most countries. that transports water, filled with fish waste to the grow bed where saplings are planted. The beneficial microbes present in the system helps in converting the fish waste into How is the virus spreading? nitrates that are easily absorbed by the plant roots, and the cleaned water is sent back to the fish pond. Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people. “This recycling technique saves 90% of the water required to grow plants, and the fish The new coronavirus seems to have emerged tank does not require regular cleaning. The entire automated system is consistent and from illegally traded wildlife at a seafood manages on its own. After setting up the system, all one has to do is feed the fish and market in Wuhan and can now spread throw favorite vegetable seeds on the bed.” says Azlan. between people. Chinese authorities say that the virus was - like a normal flu - able to As for the investment cost, it can range from Rs 1000 to 2 lakhs. The price depends on spread during its incubation period, before any symptoms appeared, quite unlike its slow the availability of space and the time commitment a person is willing to make. The -moving viral cousins, SARS and MERS. process is so simple that even a school student can grow vegetables in a small rice The virus causes severe acute respiratory infection and symptoms seem to start with a fever, followed by a dry cough. After a week, people experience shortness of breath and Recycled Paper Usedbox. need hospitalization. The virus itself is a new, or \"Novel\" Coronavirus - a family that Recycled Paper Used normally affects animals. Its effect on humans has long been observed mainly in the Source : The Better India form of the common cold. BURHANI FOUNDATION (INDIA) Amatullah Manzil, 65 Bazargate Street, Fort, Mumbai-1. Phone: 22678480 / 22634326 Youtube: Burhani Foundation India Channel Website: burhanifoundationindia.org Facebook: Burhani-Foundation-India Email: [email protected] Twitter: BFI_environment [email protected] Instagram: burhani.foundation

Page 2 Page 3 We now know the virus will not stop on The third nCOV case has been its own. There is also no vaccine to reported in India, with another provide immunity to the virus. The only Keralite student who returned from option is to prevent people who have Wuhan university on Monday, 3rd become infected from spreading the Feb, testing positive for the virus to others. That means: infection. ♦ Limiting people's movement The medical student is in an isolation ward at Kanhangad district ♦ Encouraging hand-washing hospital in Kasaragod, State Health Minister K.K. Shailaja informed the ♦ Providing immediate medical care Kerala assembly. or hospitalization The condition of the student is stable\", she said. Out of the 104 samples tested till ♦ Treating patients in isolation with Sunday three have tested positive. healthcare workers wearing protective gear. Lemon+Honey Tea: Prepare black or green tea and then add lemon Last year was the second hottest on record, closing out the warmest decade so far, or honey in it. This tea can help kill infections from the throat passage- according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Much of this way, easing the symptom of sore throat. consequential warming is due to the human-caused climate crisis. We still have time to change the trajectory. “We can fight this threat,” says Rebecca Shaw, WWF’s chief scientist. “We can build a safer, healthier, and more resilient future for people and nature, but we have to act now.” Basil Tea: Prepare tea using Basil leaves and add a teaspoon of honey. Reducing miles equals reducing carbon Becoming conscious of your waste is a This is good for detoxification. emissions. To minimize personal auto huge step towards reducing it. The best usage, use public transportation or car- way to reduce garbage is to keep it Mint+Ginger Tea: Prepare black or green tea with mint and ginger pool for your daily commute. Walking or from entering the house in the first biking are great alternatives. Do look place eg. tin cans, plastics, paper and boiled together. This tea can help stop the runny nose and ease breath- for electric cars if you are buying new. packaging. Reduce, reuse and recycle. ing. Ginger can provide relief from headaches caused by respira- tory infections. Drink plenty of liquids: It is important to stay hydrated and flush out toxins too. Cinnamon: Cinnamon can be a consumed by boiling with tea or in powdered form in cakes, cookies, and desserts. Recycled Paper Used Turn off the tap while brushing. This can Prepare a container garden on your Recycled Paper Used save 6 litres of water per minute. Place window sill with cherry tomatoes, herbs Garlic: Garlic has antibacterial and antiviral properties. Consume a few a cistern displacement device in your and peas. If you don’t have space for garlic cloves early in the morning or use garlic supplements. toilet cistern to reduce the volume of your own, bring together like-minded water used in each flush. Take a shorter people and start a community garden. Menthol: This is already a component in many formulations for shower whenever possible. relieving cough and cold. You can add menthol in hot water and inhale the steam. It can soothe the coughing and ease nasal congestion.