It is quite obvious that there are plenty of benefits to reap from going green. The first and most important benefits go to the environment. The Earth is the only planet that we live in and it has everything necessary for our survival.
Of course, we want to do everything in our power just so we can continue living in this planet. There may be no further explanation needed why going green can benefit the Earth, but what people do not realize is the extent of this positive impact.
Advantages
Reduced Pollution
Choosing to uphold a green lifestyle helps reduce the amount of pollution distributed to the soil, air and water. By limiting your dependence on fossil fuels and more on alternative energy resources; recycling materials; and reducing waste, there will be fewer pollutants for the environment to take in.
Conservation of Natural Resources
Majority of the world’s source of electricity comes from burning fossil fuels, such as natural gas, coal, and oil. Burning these fuels only emits greenhouse gases, which can have a detrimental effect to the environment. You can cut down emissions by choosing to use alternative energy sources and reducing energy consumption.
Preservation of Different Species
Going green is going pro-life as this lifestyle helps preserve natural habitats of different species of plants and animals. Various plant and animal species are threatened to extinction due to deforestation. If you reduce too much consumption on paper products or support recycling, you can decrease the rate at which these species extinct. In addition, pollution also finds its way to the waters and for that, going green also helps in the preservation of marine life.
Less Waste Production
A green lifestyle encourages people to minimize their consumption and recycle items to help reduce waste production. If you reduce, reuse, and recycle, you are doing something to decrease the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. These waste materials biodegrade, they release carbon dioxide in the process which can harm the environment.
Going Green Also Benefits Your Wallet
Apart from the environmental benefits, going green can also help you save money without you realizing it. Prices of gas could go on a hike but you have the option to take your bike to work or even walk to get to your destination. This not only helps reduce carbon dioxide emissions from cars, but also saves you money on transportation, and at the same time get some exercise.
It has been mentioned in the previous chapter how climate change and global warming can have a detrimental effect on your health. If you put an effort to saving the planet by going green, you are also doing something to minimize the risk of developing health problems brought about by climate change. In turn, this could save you a lot of money from medical expenses.
Showing posts with label Natural Resources. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Natural Resources. Show all posts
The Issues We Face With Natural Resources Today
Life on Earth depends on the availability of the world’s natural resources, which includes water, energy, materials, and fertile land. However, the human population is growing at an overwhelmingly rapid rate, also increasing the rate at which these resources are consumed.
The climate is changing; freshwater reserves and our forests are diminishing; there are only a few land areas that remain fertile and different animal and plant species are threatened to extinction. If we want life to continue on this planet, we need to change our lifestyles and do what we can to preserve our natural resources.
The Issues with Natural Resources Depletion
Everything found in nature that can be turned into a product for consumption is a natural resource. The modern technology can do so much in the name of convenience but it is incapable of making trees. However, technology can modify these resources and as it is trying to take over the world, the rate at which these resources are depleted has increased dramatically.
It is important to understand that not all the resources found in nature are unlimited. But somehow, its depletion is inevitable due to the lifestyle we lead. Increasing demands due to population explosion, human greed, and neglect all lead to the loss of these precious gifts of nature.
Below are some of the common problems concerning our natural resources:
The quality of land worldwide is not as pure as it was a hundred years ago. Forests have been cleared out and have been replaced with agricultural lands and residential lots. Vast agricultural lands deplete more nutrients in oil much faster than the rate at which they are replaced. Fertile lands are decreasing, while consumption and demand continue to rise.
Our waters today are polluted as a result of waste products coming from industrial sites. Water pollution brings on several negative consequences. One is forcing the closure of beaches due to poor quality of water. Another is that fish may become unsafe for consumption. The potable water in your area could be contaminated with harmful microorganisms that can cause serious health problems.
The ocean is also at stake especially with the growing problems of global warming. The ability of the ocean to replenish fish population cannot keep up with the rate of consumption. On top of that, the climate change has also affected productivity of marine life.
The lush forests are threatened with continued deforestation to satisfy the economic needs of many nations. Biodiversity is greatly affected as the consequences are suffered by species that thrive in the forest, which could eventually lead to their extinction.
One Planet to Save
The human population takes up 30% of the Earth’s resources and our planet may not seem to keep up with the high demand. This leads to deforestation, polluted air and water, degraded soils, and the dramatic decrease of different plant and animal species. The problem intensifies as the human population and rate of consumption continue to increase and. If nothing changes, it is likely that this only one planet we have may not be able to sustain life.
The climate is changing; freshwater reserves and our forests are diminishing; there are only a few land areas that remain fertile and different animal and plant species are threatened to extinction. If we want life to continue on this planet, we need to change our lifestyles and do what we can to preserve our natural resources.
The Issues with Natural Resources Depletion
Everything found in nature that can be turned into a product for consumption is a natural resource. The modern technology can do so much in the name of convenience but it is incapable of making trees. However, technology can modify these resources and as it is trying to take over the world, the rate at which these resources are depleted has increased dramatically.
It is important to understand that not all the resources found in nature are unlimited. But somehow, its depletion is inevitable due to the lifestyle we lead. Increasing demands due to population explosion, human greed, and neglect all lead to the loss of these precious gifts of nature.
Below are some of the common problems concerning our natural resources:
The quality of land worldwide is not as pure as it was a hundred years ago. Forests have been cleared out and have been replaced with agricultural lands and residential lots. Vast agricultural lands deplete more nutrients in oil much faster than the rate at which they are replaced. Fertile lands are decreasing, while consumption and demand continue to rise.
Our waters today are polluted as a result of waste products coming from industrial sites. Water pollution brings on several negative consequences. One is forcing the closure of beaches due to poor quality of water. Another is that fish may become unsafe for consumption. The potable water in your area could be contaminated with harmful microorganisms that can cause serious health problems.
The ocean is also at stake especially with the growing problems of global warming. The ability of the ocean to replenish fish population cannot keep up with the rate of consumption. On top of that, the climate change has also affected productivity of marine life.
The lush forests are threatened with continued deforestation to satisfy the economic needs of many nations. Biodiversity is greatly affected as the consequences are suffered by species that thrive in the forest, which could eventually lead to their extinction.
One Planet to Save
The human population takes up 30% of the Earth’s resources and our planet may not seem to keep up with the high demand. This leads to deforestation, polluted air and water, degraded soils, and the dramatic decrease of different plant and animal species. The problem intensifies as the human population and rate of consumption continue to increase and. If nothing changes, it is likely that this only one planet we have may not be able to sustain life.
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