Think globally, act locally

A text by Sara Barbosa within The Students' Corner Project:

'Human beings are destroying the Planet and it is giving signs of that destruction: the ozone layer depletion, floods and droughts are some of the examples. Pollution is damaging the air, sea, rivers, and the land. That pollution is caused by chemicals, waste and harmful gases. Pollutants include toxic waste, pesticides, and fertelizers. Cars are one of the main causes of today’s pollution. The greenhouse effect is caused by harmful gases known as greenhouse gases. Acid rain causes damage to trees, rivers and buildings. Global warming may melt the ice in the North Pole and so the sea levels will rise in the South Pole, leading to serious flooding in many parts of the world. The ozone layer protects us from ultraviolet light from the sun, which can have a harmful effect on animals, and causes skin cancer if it is damaged. All over the world, wildlife is being threatened because habitats and woodlands are being destroyed. Rainforests are being cut down so that people can use the land to grow crops. Many species of animal have become extinct, and many more are endangered. 

As a human being, I can do several things to reduce the environmental impact: 

• I can use public transports that are more environmentally friendly, because buses and trains carry a large number of people at the same time. 
• Recycling is also an alternative instead of throwing something away. Glass, cans, paper, and plastic can all be recycled. 
• At home people should use renewable energy sources such as wind power; wave power and solar power that don’t pollute the environment. They are much cleather than oil and coal. Moreover we can help the environment by choosing to buy green products. Examples of green products are recycled paper, wood from sustainable sources, and organic fruit and vegetables. 
• I can encourage my schoolmates to be environmentally friendly. 

Think globally, act locally! Our everyday actions will help preserve the world´s environment. Actions which are simple and quick; yet actions that will make an effective and positive contribution to the environment. We are part of the planet, so we should protect it, not destroy it.' 

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