Nature has no limit. It goes from trees, grasses, earth day, sun, moon and the likes. The need to conserve nature, protect our planet and reduce greenhouse emissions has become asn urgent one, especially with the rising dangers of climate change. Action and reaction are equal but opposite, so it’s not a surprise that the wrong decisions made by humans on the planet are followed by adverse consequences.
There must be a conscious effort to reduce greenhouse gas emission, as well as reverse and ultimately halt the many problems facing the earth day. Some of these problems are global warming, air/ water pollution, soil degradation, overpopulation, natural resources depletion, deforestation, melting of the polar ice cap, acid rain, ozone layer depletion, ocean acidification, loss of biodiversity, overfishing, public health issues, etc.
It is now clear that every human being has a role to play in one way or another to ensure that we effectively preserve the planet. The environment is in danger. We consume much more resources than the planet can replace, and we are also polluting it in the process. It is now more important than ever to take your care seriously.
Tackling Global Warming and Pollution
In order to tackle the problem of global warming and air pollution, we have to understand the effects of pollution. Greenhouse gases are gases in our atmosphere that have negative energy efficient and environmental impact.
Their increased presence in our atmosphere causes the suns’ radiation to be felt higher than it should have been felt. Let us explain how it happens: The earth day gets warmed through solar radiation; The earth day reflects the radiation in the form of long-wave heat radiation, which is then partially absorbed by these atmospheric gases; The gases subsequently emit the absorbed solar energy, thus part of the radiation is reflected back to the earth day and ultimately, the lower atmospheric layers are heated up. Such gases include carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, etc.
They increase in the atmosphere due to industrial activities, combustion of fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas, and other natural resources), deforestation, and even some agricultural activities. To cut down the amount of atmospheric gases, industries must adopt environmentally friendly solutions such as additive manufacturing, use of electric engines, etc. The general public also has to decrease the use of petrol vehicles and aircraft whose engines are driven by combustion of fossil fuels. We have to increase taking public transportation and buy more electric vehicles and aircraft. Deforestation has to be discouraged and heavily frowned upon by both governments and citizens.
Water pollution is being tackled by discouraging the use of non-biodegradable materials such as plastics which take hundreds to thousands of years to decompose. They mostly end up in the oceans and cause a lot of harm to marine life.
Therefore, reusable water bottle, paper bag, and other forms of biodegradable bags and bottles have to replace the constant use of plastic bottles and bags. Today, waste management has completely gone beyond collection and disposal. Recycling is a huge pillar of environmental protection. Recycling keeps plastics out of the ocean and decreases the number of new plastic in circulation. Many recycling companies have embarked on collecting ocean waste within their reach.
The sensitization to cut off the use of non-biodegradable materials is continually on the rise, because with the constant use of such materials, aquatic life, freshwater, and saltwater are degenerating. Soil degradation is also another effect of the use of non-biodegradable materials.
The 3R rule to Conserve Nature (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle):
The famous initiative of the 3R rule of ecology was proposed by the environmental NGO Greenpeace, it has gone around the world and more people are trying to comply with them in protecting nature from home. Here’s what we can all do to save nature.
Reduce: We must preserve nature by reducing our general consumption of resources, betting on a more sustainable and responsible consumption, favoring the purchase of organic and non-kilometric products. The same way, we should also minimize the consumption of meat in our diet and the purchase of plastics for food (taking, for example, our own bags and containers when going to the supermarket), and promoting sustainable fashion, buying new items only when we really need them. We must also reduce greenhouse gas emissions and different types of pollutants to nature, avoid the consumption of aerosols and fertilizers, among other harmful chemicals.
Reuse: Conserve nature by giving second life to everything we buy. This can be done after some rearrangement, tweaking, or changing its original use. We ensure its usefulness and thus avoid the purchase of new products. For this, we will also have to fight against the programmed obsolescence of many electronic products.
Recycling: We must develop daily habits for the recycling of all kinds of materials: used oils, batteries, light bulbs, ink cartridges, reusable bags, water bottles, pharmaceutical and food production materials and electrical appliances. In addition to depositing the remains of paper, cardboard, packaging and glass in the appropriate waste container, we must also bet on composting to avoid the emission of harmful gases derived from incineration when treating non-biodegradable waste in landfills.
In conclusion, with a current human population in perpetual increase and the consequent destruction of wild habitats, and flora and fauna of the planet, it is essential to develop daily habits of care for the environment. Consume only the things you need: do not waste or use more than the amount required. Reuse everything that can avoid unnecessary consumption and thus decrease waste. Recycle at home or wherever you can, and convince your family and friends to do so too.
Take care of your environment: do not throw things on the ground, use the bins and containers and collect the excrement of your pets. Do not waste energy or natural resources: turn off the lights when not in use, put the heating and air conditioning only when necessary and at a moderate temperature. Energy is scarce. Save water whenever possible, down to the last drop is important. Always choose to shower instead of bathing. Go on foot, by bike or resort to taking public transportation. Avoid the use of toxic products and aerosols and replace them with others that are more environmentally friendly. Take care, respect and conserve nature all around you, its plants and animals.
