Protecting the Environment

People today live in an essentially polluting way. The different activities that human
beings engage in are, in most cases, at the expense of nature. The existence of human beings on
the planet makes environmetal protection necessary. This is because no other living creature
interferes with and destroys the environment to the extent that human beings do. The good thing
is that human beings have the ability to learn. Over the years, experience has shown that it is
necessary to protect the environment for the survival of current and future generations. Humans
have been actively learning and improving on their actions with the aim of protecting the
environment.
Destruction of nature has led to the loss of biodiversity. Over the years, the world has
experienced hunger, extinction of certain endangered species, drying of rivers and water streams,
water, air, and soil pollution, and crop failures. As all the destruction takes place, it would be odd
to believe that humans have not been affected by the polluted environment. We live on a sick
planet, and it is difficult to imagine that we are healthy. Pollution has destroyed livelihoods n
many ways. Everything in nature and on the planet is interrelated in one way or another.
Environmental protection is the only remedy because it ensures that humans engage in a
collective effort to repair the damaged environment. Environmental protection creates and
restores life and livelihoods. It is important as it ensures that natural resources are safeguarded
and availed for use by human beings even in future generations.
The world cannot build a sustainable economy that is founded on activities that are
environmentally damaging. Therefore, environmental protection goes hand in hand with the
creation of a sustainable economy. Environmental protection is a sector in itself in the economy
that has created jobs for many people. If people engage in the act of protecting the environment,
each is able to play a role in ensuring that the larger goal is achieved. For instance, farmers will
engage in eco-friendly farming activities. They will use organic products o produce food.
Consequently, those in the hotel industry will go green and ensure that they recycle and reuse
whenever possible and that they consume food products that have been produced in an eco-
friendly manner. Everyone across the globe has a role to play in protecting the environment.
Protecting the environment is vital in the fight against calamities and natural disasters.
Over the years, humans have watched as natural disasters have wreaked havoc on the planet.
Tsunamis, tornadoes, storms, excessive rainfall, and prolonged drought are all some of the
adverse changes that people have had to deal with. These have led to the loss of lives,
livelihoods, and property and even rendered some areas inhabitable. Natural disasters have also
affected food security n ways never experienced before. It is a change that is affecting all
countries, both developing and developed. The more humans prioritize themselves at the expense
of nature; the more nature fights back with more aggression. The only escape and solution are to
protect the environment. If we are to avert natural disasters in the fture, then we must be willing
to conserve natural resources and safeguard whatever resources we have so that we can all co-

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exist in harmony. By protecting nature, humans admit that they are just one element of nature
and are not nature itself. Thus, preserving the environment is vital for the planet.
Further, taking a step to protect the environment means being responsible. It is a sign of
personal responsibility as well as responsibility for the future generation. The generation that will
help stay on the planet longer than us deserves a safe environment. The only way to guarantee
their safety is by protecting the environment now and ensuring that we do our part in making the
future greener. This can be done by using bags that are reusable; this ensures that waste is
minimized. Another thing that can be done at the individual level is taking public transport more
and thus reducing pollution from increased use of vehicles. Whenever possible, the use of
electricity should be minimized. This can be small acts such as switching off lights in vacant
rooms. It can also involve planting trees. If everyone was to plant a tree each year and take care
of it, this would amount to billions of trees planted each year. The secret to environmental
protection is in small, consistent steps in the right direction. Eventually, the world will be a better
place, and we will all have contributed to the aversion to future natural disasters that are often
associated with environmental pollution.
On the other hand, it is important to avoid certain activities that destroy the environment
and counter environmental protection efforts. Some of these activities include deforestation.
People in different places have resulted in deforestation to clear land for settlement and for
cultivation. This is dangerous to the environment, and instead, efforts should be directed to
planting more trees as opposed to cutting already existing ones. The over-reliance on fossil fuels
is one of the major threats to environmental protection. Countries should consider more
sustainable sources of fuel. It is possible to switch to wind sources and solar energy. While these
may seem like expensive ventures, the benefits are more in the long run. Besides, fossil fuels are
not sustainable, and it is time the world started exploring other alternative options. Waste
disposal is another thing that threatens the environment. People should minimize waste and
ensure that they use the right channels to dispose of their waste. These should not include
dumping in open fields or in water sources. Ultimately, the environment is ours to protect, and
each one of us has a role to play.
Overall, everyone should work to create a better lifestyle. There is only one earth, and if
humans do not conserve the limited natural resources in it, then they endanger not only their
lives but also the lives of other living creatures that inhabit the earth. Protecting the environment
is necessary as pollution is an enemy of the plant. It destroys nature and leads to calamities that
lead to the loss of lives and livelihoods. The good thing is that everyone, in whatever capacity,
can contribute to environmental protection. It starts from what people eat to what they wear and
how they dispose of waste. If everyone was to be careful about these three main activities, then
the world would make a step toward environmental protection. Humans are the light that should
illuminate the world. Each one of us has a unique responsibility to save lives not only of our
fellow human beings but also of animals and vegetation. The environment is vital for survival
and should thus be protected at all costs.