Environmental concern
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The document discusses several environmental challenges facing the planet, including loss of wildlife habitat and forests, overexploitation of natural resources, and increased emissions. It suggests some solutions like using renewable resources, protecting wildlife and vegetation, and reducing and recycling waste. Specifically, it recommends adopting renewable energy sources like hydropower, solar, geothermal, and wind. It also advises buying wildlife-friendly products, avoiding pesticides and herbicides, planting trees, and supporting conservation organizations. In general, it emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices to protect the environment for future generations.
Environmental concern
- 1. TOPIC-Inspiring Humanity For a Better World Group number :- 5
- 3. Unfortunately, humans appear to be the greatest problem for our planet. The world’s population is rapidly growing which results in increased pressure on the environment, in the first place on natural resources including water, food, energy and various materials. The main environmental challenges include: •Loss of wildlife habitat which in turn brought many wildlife species on the brink of extinction •Loss of forests which further increases the levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, increasing the greenhouse effect and further warming the planet. •Extreme exploitation of natural resources, preventing the natural systems from replenishing. •Increased emission of carbon dioxide, mainly by fossil fuel burning that contributes to the climate change. •Increased production of synthetic materials as a substitute for the natural ones, with many being extremely toxic to the environment and taking centuries to decompose
- 4. 1) using renewable resources . 2) protection of wildlife and vegetation. 3) waste recycling and minimizing.
- 5. Energy that comes from natural resources that are naturally replenished. Sunlight Wind Rain Tides Geothermal Heat
- 6. Derived from:The force or energy of falling water. Uses: Irrigation, operation of mechanical devices: watermills, sawmills, textile mills, dock cranes, domestic lifts. Image Source: http://www.fastcompany.com/1597414/hydropower-flush-cash-us-government
- 7. Derived from: Radiant light and heat from the sun Uses: Solar heating, solar photovoltaics, solar thermal electricity, solar architecture Image source: http://auziontech.com/
- 8. Derived from:Thermal energy generated and stored in the Earth. Uses:Approximately 70 countries made direct use of geothermal heating in 2004. More than half went for space heating, and another third for heated pools.The remainder supported industrial and agricultural applications. Image source: http://pixiegas.com/forms-of-energy-pixie-gas-supports/geothermal-tech/
- 9. Derived from:The conversion of wind energy into a useful form of energy. Uses:Wind turbines to make electricity, windmills for mechanical power, windpumps for water pumping or drainage or sails to propel ships. Image source: http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2013/01/lincolnshire-people-against-wind-farms-council-survey-shows/
- 10. The Earth is home to millions of plant and animal species, many of which, however, are threatened with extinction. Loss of wildlife is closely related to the loss of biodiversity which affects the health of our planet as a whole. Here are a few suggestions to protect wildlife: •Recycling and reducing energy consumption: Recycling helps protect wildlife in two ways. Firstly, it reduces waste pollution and secondly, it reduces the pressure on natural resources which helps prevent further destruction of wildlife habitat that is one of the main threats to biodiversity. Reduced energy consumption and utilization of renewable energy resources, on the other hand, reduce the levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions.
- 11. Avoiding herbicides and pesticides: Besides uncontrolled human interventions in the environment and increased energy consumption, chemicals such as herbicides and pesticides are posing the greatest threat to wildlife species. They are used in large quantities in agriculture and effectively protect the crops from pests and diseases. However, they are extremely toxic to wildlife, especially insects although some are toxic enough to kill small mammals and birds. Their use should therefore be strictly avoided in the gardens and ideally, in crop production as well.
- 12. •Buying wildlife-friendly products: Organically produced food, furniture that is made from ethically sourced wood, clothing that is made from eco-friendly fabrics, products from recycled materials, etc. all help preserve wildlife either directly or indirectly by preserving their habitat.
- 13. Below listed are just some ways, we can all contribute to the preservation of plant life. Each one can create their own ways and methods to do the same more effectively. Ultimately, it is for us, the citizens… 1. Stop cutting down trees; Stop deforestation 2. Start planting trees or rather any types of plants; Encourage afforestation 3. Follow the principle Of “ reduce, reuse and recycle” to get the optimum benefit from the products 4. Banning and controlling the activities adversely affecting animals and plants 5. Open National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries 6. Start Botanical Gardens for conserving rare and endangered plant species 7. Avoid buying products which are made out of the remains of the rare species 8. Volunteer for Non-profit organizations working on this behalf and take part in it. Also donate funds (if possible) for their cause.
- 14. Waste Minimization : Waste recycling has been shown as the best solution for the waste pollution problem, however, it does not eliminate the need for landfills completely. The environmentalists and those who care about conservation of the environment therefore also emphasizes the importance of waste minimization.
- 15. •Conserve water
- 16. Switch to compact florescent or LED light bulbs.
- 17. •Reuse your old plastic bags.. •Plant a tree:
- 18. A small initiative for contributing towards the planet to make it a BETTER PLACE!
- 19. 1)Anjali Dhir 2)Dhritee Shruti Goswami 3)Kusum Mishra 4) Madhusmita Saikia 5) Nikita Choudhury 6) Nikita Pareek 7) Ritusmita Borah 8) Seema Baishya 9) Taniya Mitra 10) Uzma Fahim