Is the Earth Dying

As we all know the Earth is the only planet in our solar system that can support life. But it seems that we humans have been ungrateful to our planet. Our activities are endangering the well of being of our home. This raises the question-“Is the Earth dying?”
Humans use many things from the Earth for our consumption, such as food, water, gas, and wood. Using these things is okay, so long as we can assure that the future generations will still be able to enjoy these gifts of nature. But our actions have been very abusive. Here are some of the bad things that humans have done on Earth.

1. Destruction of the Rainforests
Rainforests aren’t just patches of land that happen to have many trees on it. Many plants and animals that can’t be found anywhere else live in rainforests. In fact, more than 60 percent of the Earth’s species can be found here. Humans use woods as a raw material for many products such as paper and furniture. Rainforests are good sources of wood. However, many wood companies are cutting too many trees. Cutting too many trees will prevent the rainforests from recovering the cut trees. This leads to the extinction of many plants and animals because the trees are also their homes.
2. Abuse of the Bodies of Water
Our sees and oceans are home to many plants and animals, just like the rainforests. Bodies of water have provided us with food and of course, water for drinking and washing. But again, humans are abusing these by over fishing, by destroying the fishes’ home (coral reefs) and by dumping and by dumping garbage on it. Just look at the rivers and creeks around the city; many people are even disgusted to go near them because of the foul smell. Many see these bodies of water merely as a dumping area for household and industrial waste.
3. Air Pollution
The air supplies us with oxygen and nitrogen so that we’ll be able to breathe. Several human activities release harmful gases to the atmosphere, which threaten the environment. Gases from factories, cigarettes and vehicles are the main causes of air pollution. The combination of all these harmful gases causes smog, which look like fog from afar, only much darker because it’s dirty.
The Earth is dying, and it’s al our fault. Our population is growing so fast, so is our demand for space, food and convenience, which has led to the destruction of the environment. But this can be stopped, if we all work together. Here are some of activities that can help.
1. As much as possible, buy products that are recycled.
2. When going camping, make sure to bring plastic bags for your trash.
3. Dispose your trash properly.
4. Recycle, Recycle, Recycle!
5. Report smoke belching vehicles to the authorities.
6. As much as possible, try to take public transportation such as the MRT or FX taxis to reduce pollution. Leaving your vehicle at home will not only save some money, it will also save the environment.
7. Plant trees. Trees can catch the harmful gases that vehicles, factories and cigarettes produce.
8. When buying appliances and aerosols, tell your parents to check if the label reads “CFC- free”. If not, tell them not to buy it. CFCs are harmful to the environment.
We only have one Earth. If many of us concerned enough to act, our planet will live much longer. Don’t let the Mother Earth die; she’s counting on you for help.