Yes,of course the Earth is worth saving!
Why?
The Earth is our home. It is the only planet,where we can live.Maybe in the near future,as technology we are able to move on and stay at other planets.
What are the benefits of saving the earth?
By saving the Earth,we can save the future of mankind and save everyone living on the Earth.By saving the Earth, we can alway live longer since the level of pollution will go down greatly.Human can also be able to live longer on Earth before the resources are used up.This will give us a longer period for our technology for improve,to better reduce the pollution on Earth and maybe find a new planet for Human to live on.
What are the biggest threats to the environment?
1.Global Warming
Taken from http://www.ecoenquirer.com
-I think global warming is the biggest threat to the environment.Global warming will prevent heat to be released from the Earth.This will cause the sea level to rise.
2.Sea/RiversPollution
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-Sea/River pollution can be due to river spill and litters being thrown into the sea/rivers.The sea/rivers is where we get our seafoods and water from.If the sea or rivers is seriously polluted,our source of water and seafoods will be affected.
3.Mining activites
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-The mining activites wiped out forest and gives off sulphur dioxide.Sulphur dioxide will cause acid rains.Drinking water in the nearby area will have high iron and chemical level.Workers will also suffers from ill health
4.E-waste
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-As technology improves quickly,there is a need to constant upgrade our equipments.Thus the level of metal waste will increase.It is highly harmful when they are burnt.Toxic are released when they are burnt.
Can the Earth be saved?
Yes,the Earth can be saved!
What needs to be done?
Education!We have to start by teaching the children,as they will be the one looking after the Earth in the future.The world also needs to be educated on the impacts on pollution etc,and how we can save the Earth.There is only one Earth!
Who needs to do it?
Everyone needs to play a part to save our one and only Earth.
What will governments need to do?
I would say that the Governments play a important role in our attempt to save the Earth.Governments need to pass strict law to counter littering in the river/sea.Governments also needs to educate the country about saving the Earth.Governments can also restrict mining activites.Basically,Governments should pass law to better protect the Earth from any further damage.
What will citizens need to do?
The citizens need to stop littering in the river.They also can start by reducing the usage of plastic bags,use lesser air condition and CFC free products.CFC contribute to global warming.
What will industry need to do?
The industries can help by controlling the amount of global gases produced.Industries should not release unfiltered water to the rivers.The industries also need to come up with new technology that may reduce pollution or try to clean up the mess created by pollutions.
What will farmers need to do?
Farmers should reduce the usage of pesticides and usage of products which will produce CFC
