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further result to a decrease in the consumption of fossil fuel that generates pollutants
especially in the atmosphere. Their sustainability is defined by their reliance upon
infinitely available resources that are naturally occurring, constant and free to access.
These factors mean that these resources will be indefinitely accessible by humans, which
makes them sustainable resources. Moreover, there must also be an established social
solidarity through open communication between the government and the people. The
government will serve as a leader while the constituents will be there armour in battling
with the different environmental problems. On the other hand, birth rate must be
gradually reduced to lessen the growing demands through proper birth control methods
and family planning. In agriculture, composting can be of great help in recycling garbage
into useful manures. Avoid excessive use of chemical fertilizers and synthetic nutrients.
Natural manures are a better option for farms and gardens. Also, reduce consumption of
water by eliminating wastage in various forms is an essential key towards sustainability.
This may involve simple things like not keeping water taps on when the water is not
being used. Nevertheless, as consumers, we can influence manufacturers to produce and
sell products that are less harmful to the environment. We should not patronize those
products and appliances that bring threats to our nature as well as to the future of the
world.
We all have a part to play in this dilemma, our environment is everyone`s
responsibility because in the first place, we all depend to it. Small actions, taken
collectively, can add up to real change. The best time to make a change for the
betterment of our environment was 20 years ago and the next best time to do it is NOW.
If each of us took two or three simple steps to live more simply, just imagine the positive
effects that will foster on our planet. When the last tree was cut, when the last fish was
killed, when the last river was poisoned, then you will probably realize and wake up from
the fact that you can never eat your money. Don`t wait for the time when our natural
resources are completely depleted. This is not just about giving back to the environment
but also to ensure a brighter future for the sake of the next generation, our children.
There`s nothing wrong with developing, however, we must also look at the long term
effects that it will produce particularly the harmful ones and not be blinded with the
greed and power that it breeds for us. Our primary concern should not only be based on
the money that we will gain because at the end of the day, we are the ones who will
suffer if the environment met its downfall. Now, if you`re still not convinced and you
really think that economy is MORE important than the environment, then I challenge you
to try holding your breath while counting your money. This must be some kind of joke to
you right now, but this will eventually make sense once the environment is fully
devastated which will really happen if you keep on being passive and just minding your
own business rather than compromising. Sad to say, we only see and realize the
importance of something once it is gone because we are more preoccupied of those
things that we don`t have. Always keep in mind that we don`t inherit the Earth from our
ancestors but rather, we borrowed it from our children. With great power, comes
GREATER responsibility. Make a stand towards sustainable development!