How Sane Are We?: - Anuradha Chaudhary, Bangladesh (1947)

How Sane Are We?
-Anuradha Chaudhary, Bangladesh (1947)
Summary
According to the writer, we human beings aren’t using our natural

resources properly. Our activities aren’t like of sane people. We are
not aware of danger of environmental degradation.
Chlorofluorocarbon is manmade harmful gas. Twenty percent of

greenhouse effect is caused by this gas. It reduces ozone layer too.
This is caused by our business activities. Ozone layer doesn’t allow
ultraviolet rays to came to the earth surface if this layer is destroyed,
what will be condition of human beings on earth.
These ultraviolet rays cause eye disease, cancer etc. it also decreases
fertility power of the soil. This gas was invented in 1930 to make spray
cans, refrigerator, trays, computer chips etc. in 1947 to make that this
gas affects ozone layer badly. In 1978, this gas was band but some
companies didn’t stop producing it. The writer thinks that man’s greed
and irrational activates can destroy the universe and we will also
disappear from the earth like other animals and birds. So, writer says
that some of our collective actions are self destructive and cruel.
By inventing the harmful Chemicals like Chlorofluorocarbon (CFCS) we

are going towards our destruction. For this politicians should make
policies against the production of this harmful gas. We should be
conscious in time; otherwise there will be also disappearance of human
beings from this earth like other animals and birds.
Four Levels of Interaction
Literal Comprehension
This essay by Bangladeshi writer, Anuradha Chaudhary, focuses on the
consciousness of environment and need of its conservation. As we are
responsible for destroying nature its conservation is also our
responsibility. We should not destroy anything in nature, they are not
only for us; they are the gifts handed over to give or hand over our
many generations. But there is vast destruction of nature in the world
but less effort for saving and conserving nature. We think ecology and
politics are closely linked although many people do not see any link
between them. As elections are held to select our representatives, the
representatives, whom we trust best, become ministers. So we easily
think that they make only good decisions always for all but our
representatives or ministers are wrong; they do just opposite; they
think only their benefit, chair, party and vote. Many people think that
political leaders are trustworthy so, who trust them cannot believe
that they are irresponsible towards nature.
Chloroflurocarbons(CFC) are man-made chemicals. They cause 20% of
the greenhouse effect. They cause to deplete the ozone layer which is
like a shield around earth. This absorbs 99% of the sun’s ultraviolet
rays. If the rays reach the earth, they will affect ecosystem, decrease
agricultural productivity, weaken human immune system, cause skin
cancer and eye cataracts. In 1920 CFCs were first made to use in
refrigerators, spray cans, computer chips, air-conditioners etc. In
1974, the world’s scientists disclosed the fact that there is link
between CFCs and the ozone layer, but nations and CFCs producers
turned deaf ears towards the warning. Only in 1985, it was believed
that there is a link between CFCs and the ozone layer. Then the world’s
nations signed a document to stop CFCs productivity by 2006.
The decision of phasing out CFCs globally is a rational decision but the
writer does not think they are honest to the decision. They could stop
the use of CFCs immediately and use cheaper and harmless chemicals
to substitute CFCs. But their decisions lack implementation. By allowing
people to use CFCs for some more times, we are causing destruction to
ourselves. Here the writer relates the science fiction “War with the
Newts” by Karel Capek. Where the newts are exceptionally clever
water animals which could give men pearls. Men gave them knives to
keep themselves safe from sharks. Their number increased so largely
that they even went to the country to live and endangered the
existence of human beings. Like the newts we are destroying our own
dwelling and worsening our environment and air.
Interpretation
We human being is considered the supreme creature of all the other
many creatures in the world; we think ourselves wise, witty, clever,
intelligent, enthusiastic and responsible creature. But, we are so sane
that we destroy our own home and ourselves not only other creatures.
We think only inheritance of the natural things here and do whatever
thing we like. The essay also implies that human cannot make rational
decisions. Neither general people choose rational political leaders as
their representatives nor do the elected representatives make right
decisions in time. Moreover, they are not honest too. They are only
worrying about the next election but not about the future of people
and other creatures. They know that CFCs are depleting ozone layer
but are not doing anything to stop the use of this harmful chemical.
They make decisions but have no courage and take no initiation of
implementation. Thus, we are spoiling environment by electing such
leaders and they are spoiling the future of mankind.
Critical thinking
This essay is mainly focused on environmental degradation and
importance of its conservation. In this essay the writer criticizes the
governments, politicians and factory owners who use harmful chemicals
like chlorofluorocarbons. She gives emphasis on its conservation
because we are responsible for its destruction. She criticizes sharply
to the leaders and the people who elect such leaders but she does not
think the scientists should also be equally careful about the harmful
effects of the chemical. Not only leaders and scientists all we are
equally responsible for this problem and should be careful for its
solution.
Assimilation
Reading literary tests is very beneficial. Literature gives not only
pleasure or entertainment but a vast knowledge about different fields.
As I read this essay, I got a lot of information from this essay. I knew
about the ozone layer and its usefulness. I also knew the bad sides of
air conditioners and refrigerators. Before this I was careless of these
things; I would not feel anything while using AC and fridge, but now I
feel I am guilty of polluted nature when I use these appliances. I have
seen many people suffering from skin cancer, respiratory problems and
other many diseases. This might have been caused by the ultra violet
rays of the sun and the depleted ozone layer. Now I will try to convince
all my relatives and families about these problems.

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How Sane Are We?

-Anuradha Chaudhary, Bangladesh (1947)

According to the writer, we human beings aren’t using our natural

Chlorofluorocarbon is manmade harmful gas. Twenty percent of

By inventing the harmful Chemicals like Chlorofluorocarbon (CFCS) we

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