global warming - save our environment

What is happening to our environment?

Many people believe that the way we live our lives today is having a very damaging effect on the environment. Here are some examples of the kinds of problems we face, followed by some things that we can do to help protect our environment.


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First, pollution from cars, factories, and power stations is causing harmful greenhouse gases to build up in the Earth`s atmosphere. These gases prevent heat from escaping, and as a result our planet is getting warmer. This process is known as global warming. The biggest polluter today is the car. Exhaust fumes are the main cause of poor air quality, which can make people feel ill and have difficulty in breathing. This problem is especially bad in cities, where the number of cars is increasing every year, causing serious congestion and filling the air with smog.
Second, all over the world, wildlife habitats are being destroyed. There are many endangered species that could soon become extinct. Rainforests are being cut down so that people can grow crops and feed the world`s increasing population. Modern farming methods, for example using pesticides and genetically modified crops, are having a very bad effect on the food chain.
Finally, climate change is also making conditions difficult for some animals. In the Arctic, the ice is melting, threatening the survival of animals such as polar bears. Global warming is causing the sea levels and the sea temperatures to rise, leading to serious flooding and violent storms in many parts of the world.
What can we do to protect our environment? Renewable sources of energy such as wind power, wave power, and solar power would be a solution. People could also reduce the amount of energy to use. Furthermore, if we recycled materials such as glass, paper, and metal, the amount of waste produced would be reduced. In a similar vein, if more people used public transport, the amount of pollution could be reduced.
In conclusion, our society produces huge amounts of waste that spoil the environment. If we lived in a more environment-friendly way, we would help ease the pressure on the environment.

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