What would we do without a planet? It's hard to imagine, but if everyone keeps up what they are doing, it's a possibility. There would be no trees, no water, no land and most importantly, no people. If all this pollution, forestry, and animal cruelty continues, who knows where the world will be in one hundred years from now.
Pollution is waste. It causes greenhouse gases, which eat away at the ozone layer. The ozone layer is an invisible protective barrier that surrounds earth, keeping out the bad and keeping in the good. Without the ozone layer, no one would be able to survive. Pollution is also a health risk for many people. Breathing in toxic chemicals is defiantly unhealthy. There are things that people can do to help, but they either choose not to, or just don't know how. If a vehicle must be driven, try carpooling. This is where many people drive together in the same vehicle, instead of each taking a separate one. If only a few blocks needs to be traveled than try riding a bicycle, a scooter, or even walking. None of those choices are difficult or very time consuming, and not only will they be better for the environment, but also beneficial for ones health.
Another huge issue is that people are constantly cutting down trees. Do they really know what they are doing to our environment? Some probably do, some probably don't. Trees are a source of oxygen, for the whole world. Yes, some trees must be cut down to create houses, paper and other things of that sort that are needed for living. But many logging companies and everyday people have gone a bit overboard. The world's largest source of oxygen comes from the Amazon forest. Many of the logging companies know this, but still want to cut it down. Not only would we lose valuable air to breathe, but there are plants in that forest which can cure diseases and other medical problems. Some scientists believe that the cure for cancer is in that forest. Helping the forests is a simple task that anyone can do in there own homes. Recycling paper is the number one thing a person can do. If everyone recycled their paper, than less trees would have to be cut down to create new paper. The same can be done with plastics and other things such as that. It is a simple task that won't take much time out of your day. Instead of reaching for the garbage can, just reach for the recycling bin.
Animals have a huge role to play in our environment. They stop each other from over populating the earth, and they kill bugs that eat away at the trees. All of them are there for a reason. But too often it is found that many animals are transferred from their homes and being treated like they aren't even living creatures. For example, bears are captured and put into little cages. Every single day they get there bile drained through a permanent wound on their stomach. This happens to many other animals, as well. It's very cruel and it messes up our environment. To help stop animal cruelty donations can be made to many different organizations that help animals in need. With the money, they can take the animal from its cruel home, nurse it back to health and set it free in the wild where it belongs. Yes, a donation does mean giving away money, but it is for a good cause and it can be very inexpensive. This is a very good way to get the animals back to where they really belong.
The environment needs to be changed drastically, and all it takes is a little bit of effort from a lot of people who are willing to help. Pollution, forestry and animal cruelty need to be stopped. We all know the world is meant to be a healthy place, but people still wonder why it isn't. Take a look around. Do you like what you see?
