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    "id": 1263883,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Tharaka, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. George Murugara",
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    "content": "atmosphere after harvesting.  So, we have to find better ways of engaging in agriculture, so that the flowers that we grow, and that are loved all over the world, are not a problem for us. We also have to control our industrial activities so that fumes that are emitted from our industries are not poisonous, but can be accommodated in the atmosphere to ensure that we do not destroy the ozone layer. We have talked about carbon credits and the growth of natural carbon sinks. We have heard His Excellency the President talking about environmental protection, including the protection of the ozone layer, in Paris. This is the exact direction that the world is moving into, to ensure that we grow, distribute and supply enough carbon sinks, which can neutralise poisonous gases in the atmosphere. As Hon Shakeel mentioned, we need to establish what substances deplete the ozone layer. Once we know what they are, we have to deal with the issue scientifically and inform everyone in the country that we have to protect the ozone layer in the same way that we protect our environment. That includes planting trees, which reverse the effects of the destruction of the ozone layer. The destruction of the ozone layer would be halted if we planted more trees in the country. That is because they produce oxygen which protects the environment, and which is used by other living things. So, we have to promote the planting of trees and other measures, including moving away from creating nuclear weapons. One negative effect on the ozone layer started from the dropping of atomic bombs over Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan during the Second World War. The effects of those bombs are still felt to this day. They include heat-waves, which we have talked about. Sometimes, poisonous gases circulate about. All those are attributed to man's destructive activities when it comes to dealing with nuclear atoms. In brief, I support the ratification and adoption of these amendments. Through the relevant Government departments, let us ensure that we do a lot more to protect our environment, including introducing carbon credits which protect the ozone layer. Rivers in Tharaka Constituency are drying up and the constituents are being told that it is because of climate change. Rural folks do not understand what climate change is. We have to use simple language to explain to them that they should not cut trees, burn charcoal and engage in other destructive activities. That is why their lives are becoming worse every day. So, I support the ratification of these amendments to the Montreal Protocol. A protocol is the same as a convention, a treaty or an international agreement. They are all known by different names when it comes to different countries. Thank you very much, Hon. Temporary Speaker."
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