How would you feel if you were to create something and design it very beautifully and gives it as a gift to someone but the person takes it for granted and leaves it in ruins? I will not be happy if I was the creator.
The same goes for the earth. The creator of the earth gave it to humans to live in. He made it so beautifully for us to enjoy and he has also put things in place for us to enjoy our earth. There are 9 known planet in our universe but the earth is the only one that life has been discovered in it.
There are natural things that already help to preserve the earth, such as:
- The water cycle
- Oxygen cycle
- Plants and animals
- Coagulation
- Ozone layer
All of these things and more have been put in place to preserve the earth and to keep it clean. But we need to do our part to protect the earth from ruins.
Threats to the planet earth
Sadly, today human activities pose a threat to our environment, most of the things done are damaging to the health of our planet especially in this present day.
Things that threaten the well-being of our planet include:
Deforestation
Deforestation is one of the problems that threaten the Earth's well-being. Even though hough there is a great need for forests, we see humans cutting down trees at an alarming rate.
Deforestation leads to less cleansing oxygen, less trees, displacement of wildlife an all of these are not good for our planet.
Pollution
There is an increasing rate of pollution on earth today, we see people dumping refuse on the streets and even in the rivers. Also there is air pollution. In some places it is almost impossible to breath in fresh air due to air pollution.
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Improper disposing of waste is damaging to the environment and to our health
Over-fishing
For too long, the ocean has been taken for granted. Many engage in irresponsible fishing and even take sea creatures just for fun. As a result of this, many species of fishes are on their brink of extinction.
There are many other things that threaten our planet earth and all of those things need to be looked into.
Save the planet, why?
Some reasons we should take care of the planet are as follows:
Taking care of the earth shows that we love our neighbors and ourselves. Our actions should be in harmony with the natural cycles that have been put in place to protect the earth.
In order to show that we love our neighbors, we should strive to dispose of garbage and other wastes as quickly as possible and properly.Taking care of the planet shows that we value the gift of life and that we are thankful for our planet. Just as we will be happy when someone values the gift we give them, the creator of the earth will be happy if we take care of it.
Health is wealth. When we take care of the planet we also take care of ourselves and we live happier everyday.
I take care of the planet
Some ways in which I contribute in taking care of the planet are as follows:
Volunteer: In my community, there is a day set aside for sanitation. It is always at the last Saturday of every month and we make sure we comply with this initiative. We go out to join others for environmental sanitation to make sure the environment is kept clean.
Also we volunteer to clean the compound, sweeping it and removing unnecessary things from the surrounding.
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Health education: I try to study ways to improve health because having knowledge of how some things can affect the environment will help is to avoid the practice. Most people do things that are harmful to the environment just for not being educated about the consequences.
Planting of trees: Instead of practicing deforestation, we plant trees in our farms and allow them to live and generate clean air for the environment. Planting trees also help to save energy, purify the air, and help to combat
climate change.
Additionally, planting trees helps to provide oxygen and food for us.
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Proper disposal of waste products: I make sure I do not throw unnecessary things on the street or in the river. I keep the environment clean by disposing wastes properly and recycling them if possible.
Avoiding unnecessary wastage: Here we make sure that things are used properly and we avoid unnecessary wastage. We cook the amount of food we can finish so that they will not be thrown away.
Also we make wise use of energy by unplugging any electrical appliances that are not in use. That way we save more energy.
Taking care of the earth. Is it worth the effort?
There are a lot of benefits to taking care of the earth.
We will live healthier and happier. We will also be saving the lives of many, both young and old.
Would you prefer a polluted earth with little oxygen or air to breath or a clean earth where there is freshness and closeness to nature? That all depends on our collective effort. The choices we make can affect us either in the positive light or in the negative.
🌺🌼 So dear friends, may we all be resolved to care for the precious gift we have been given, always striving to keep it clean and safe for inhabiting. That way we benefit ourselves and those who reside with us 🌼🌺
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