Dedicated to the planet, our Pale Blue Dot, CEEW presents What On Earth!™ A cartoon series on sustainability. On how we are treating the planet and how the planet is treating us back. What On Earth!™ will appear every Wednesday and on special days with a point or a counterpoint to ponder and to share forward.
Floodwaters are rising. And we just aren’t doing enough to cool the planet. 'Yes, hope floats, but it's action, that saves', says What On Earth!™ in solidarity with all communities swimming against the tide of climate change.
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Birds of a feather should flock together! ‘Let’s read the fine print. See below the fold,’ says What On Earth!™. Entire species depend on us to live another day.
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
‘Oh! for a shower,’ prays What On Earth!™ As we fall back on nature to right our climate wrongs!
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
The buck passes. And the heat of unsustainability continues to scorch. Let the buck stop here, says What On Earth!™
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Getting hot and very bothered! Invoking a much-shared sentiment from a trending track, What On Earth!™ is toiling for solutions in the glare of a suddenly sizzling summer. Dear countries, commerce, and communities! We’ve got to cool it!
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Go all-in for the planet! On the eve of Earth Day, What On Earth!™ reminds us of the stakes if we don’t take a bold stand for the pale blue dot!
Thursday, April 21, 2022
‘All plastic ain’t fantastic,’ says What On Earth!™ as 175 nations issue marching orders to single-use plastic.
Pack your bags for good!
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Clear the air! It's the latest & most urgent call from the IPCC, as it releases its climate mitigation report. Deep cleanse and decarbonise, says WhatOnEarth!™. It's what the doctor ordered!
Tuesday, 05 April, 2022
As oil continues to roil in troubled waters, ‘Carpe Diem,’ says What On Earth!™ to Renewable Energy!
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
It’s ‘code red’, says What On Earth!™ on World Water Day, as groundwater reaches rock bottom. Stop the drain. Use, reuse and recharge! Because every drop matters.
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Imagination is as powerful as the results it delivers. All things virtual need a reality check says What On Earth!™.
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Women are disproportionately impacted by climate change events. They have to be at decision-making tables in equal strength if mitigation and adaptation strategies are to deliver. #BreakTheBias, says What On Earth!™ on International Women’s Day. Make space at all tables!
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
195 member countries approved the IPCC AR6. Amidst the pall of a raging war, it's a silver lining of collaboration over confrontation. But inaction and inequity may yet derail action. Prepare for turbulence says What On Earth!™ if we are to stay afloat and be resilient.
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
What On Earth!™ blows the whistle on growing gridlocks. We need to pave the way for smoother, more efficient ways to travel every day. Our cities are choking. And so are we.
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
It’s off the radar again, but air quality continues to suffer across our towns and cities. What On Earth!™ reminds us once more that seasonal reactions will not clean the air. Individual, institutional, and regulatory action will.
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Ready for a Pulse Check? Superpowers come in all shapes and sizes. And pulses pack a mighty punch. They are our superheroes today on What On Earth!™. Here's to better health! For us and for the planet.
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Back with the 2nd cartoon of the day, What On Earth!™ paints a picture of the state of many urban wetlands, on World Wetlands Day. It applauds the setting up of the Centre for Wetland Conservation and Management (CWCM), and urges citizen and institutional collaboration to #ProtectAllWetlands
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
More power to Solar! Giving a shot in the arm to domestic manufacturing, India’s Budget 2022 got some green expectations spot on. What On Earth!™ says, ‘may we have some more, please?’
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
On our 73rd Republic Day, What On Earth!™ proposes a climate preamble for India. Embracing the ideal and ideas ‘of the people, for the people, by the people,’ it urges respect, responsibility and action to safeguard our environment and every one of us.
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
On the National Disaster Response Force raising day, What On Earth!™ is proud to be back to hail the world’s single largest force dedicated to disaster response. Kudos to all NDRF heroes who are saving lives. May your tribe increase! #NDRF #OurHeroes #ClimateAction #SaveLives
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
On the heels of the National Energy Conservation Day, What On Earth!™ reminds us to be a smart power user on all days, not just one. Give your appliances, your bills, and the power grid a break!
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
There are miles to go and our #EV-olution needs a kickstart! What weakest link in the supply chain can we strengthen?
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
On the eve of National Pollution Control Day, WhatOnEarth!™ looks to the fourth estate to amplify citizens’ need for safe, clean air every day of the year.
Wednesday, December 01, 2021
WhatOnEarth!™ is for citizen action against air pollution today and everyday! Every choice we make counts as #airquality continues to stay poor.
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Toxic foam in the Yamuna and poor air quality have become recurring problems during Delhi winters. WhatOnEarth!™ urges to create a democratic demand for a pollution free Delhi.
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
WhatOnEarth!™ reminds all negotiators at Glasgow to join hands for climate adaptation grants or else the burden of growing loss and damage costs will overwhelm developing countries in their race to net-zero.
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
At COP26 trust needs transparency and the delivery of substance, says What On Earth!™ Is $100 bn in climate finance enough? Let's reevaluate the real need. Assign responsibility. And track disbursement.
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Some sure shots from What On Earth!™ to make COP26 an innings of substance. #GoNegotiators #PlayFair #GoIndia #Let'sDoIt #PaleBlueDot
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
What On Earth!™ channels all our energies towards Glasgow, for COP26 to step up and exceed all expectations the planet's ~7.9 billion people and innumerable species have from it.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
What On Earth!™ turns the spotlight on the farmers of Punjab as the paddy cycle nears harvest. We invoke a certain cult classic to tell their tale, but the words are straight from their hearts!
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Withhold nothing if you really want to change the picture. A thought for the day from What On Earth!™ as COP26 approaches.
Wednesday, October 06, 2021
Winter is Coming...What On Earth!™ hopes the spotlight will be on better immunity and clean air
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
With focus on climate action at the UNGA this week, What On Earth!™ urges countries to take responsibility for the past and step up to keep temperatures down!
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
On the eve of the Ozone Day, What On Earth!™ salutes the countries behind the Montreal Protocol for showing how to build trust and get things done for the pale blue dot!
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
On International Literacy Day, What On Earth!™ nudges all of us on this planet to keep learning.
Wednesday, September 08, 2021
This week we say What On Earth!™ to the trend of installing unproven tech like smog towers as a solution to air pollution. Our #PaleBlueDot is aghast, and so should we all be!
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
The National Hydrogen Mission will aid India's double leapfrog to #cleanenergy & #energysecurity. But what will it take to get there?
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Today on WhatOnEarth!™, the Inequitable Games of #ClimateAction continues.
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
IPCC's 6th assessment report warns of intensifying effects of climate change. But what are we doing to save our #PaleBlueDot?
Monday, August 9, 2021
Canada, Turkey, Germany, India, China, Siberia, record-breaking heat waves, droughts, floods, landslides and forest fires, across 40 countries and counting. Extreme climate events are here! How are you helping our #PaleBlueDot cope?
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Starting with the World Nature Conservation Day, our #PaleBlueDot will visit you every Wednesday, and on some special days, with points and counterpoints on sustainability!
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
