The environment refers to the surroundings which occur naturally on earth or any other region thereof. These surroundings comprise of natural resources, living and non-living things. Lately, the environment has been under tremendous strain due to astronomical population growth which has in turn led to industrialization. As a result, there has been rapid depletion of resources and considerable damage has been done to the environment.
Problem appears before us in different forms such as air-pollution, water pollution, food pollution, noise pollution, moral pollution and paper pollution. Air pollution results from the greed of man because he in under way to cut down the trees and forest for setting up of industries and settlements. This has created a complex problem for all of us. The industries vitiate the atmosphere by emitting out fumes of smoke. Side by side combustion, manufacturing processes, agricultural activities, use of chemicals and fertilizers spread pollution in the air. All these releases harmful gases and thereby the air is polluted.
The noise pollution also leads to neurosis and other psychic disorders.
Trees and plants turn carbon dioxide into oxygen. When they are cut, the air becomes impure. Deforestation causes soil erosion. This widespread pollution is great health-hazard and puts a great danger to our life.
Humans consume natural resources for purposes such as manufacturing, power generation, utility etc. The challenge that lies ahead is that the resources are limited. With global population swelling each year, enormous strain is being put on the finite reserve of resources. For our future generations to experience better standards of living we must put efforts to save clean air, water and fuel for them.
One can participate in many ways to save the environment and provide a better future to the coming generations. It can be done by taking environment friendly decisions such as: planting a tree, using energy efficient equipments, buying green products and by employing right methods to recycle plastic, e-waste etc. Recycling is an important instrument as it helps in protecting resources in two ways. Firstly, recycling of material would prevent contamination of water, soil, air etc. as a result of dumping. Secondly, recycling of material like paper, glass, aluminum etc. can help save electricity which can be used constructively.
Thus, each one of us should employ various means to protect our environment and reward our future generations with a greener planet.
