Young people much aware of environment issues, says Obama

Mumbai, Nov 7 (PTI) US President Barack Obama Sunday
expressed satisfaction that young people are much more aware
and focused about environment issues than his generation.
"Young people are much aware and focused about the
environment issues. I have noticed this from Malia and Sasha
and from today's presentation," Obama said.
Obama and his wife Michelle, who visited the Science
Exhibition prepared by class ten students of Holy Name High
School, in the west Indian city of Mumbai were impressed by
the presentations made on issues of global warming, importance
of wind energy and eco-friendly villages, as well as rain
water harvesting.
The school head boy Juzer Furniturewala told the US
first couple that the students took one week to prepare the
presentation.
"Very impressive. I must take tips of public speaking
from you all," Obama told the students after listening to them
attentively.
Obama also asked the students what solutions do they have
for clean energy and global warming. To which, Juzer said that
they organise awareness programmes and hold afforestation
rallies.
Looking at the media, he said, "Trees a day, keeps
global warming away, in case you missed it."
Earlier, as he entered the exhibition hall, Obama and
his wife greeted the children saying, "Good Morning, Hello,
Namaste....so nice to see you all."
They met each student individually and asked their names
and interacted with them. PTI