Written by: Aadhya Shree Poudel - 30001, Grade VII
Posted on: 04 July, 2024
The environment is everything around us, including the air we breathe, the water we drink, the land we live on, and all the plants and animals. It is very important because it gives us everything we need to survive. When we pollute air and water or cut down too many trees, we harm the environment and make it harder for living things to thrive. Taking care of the environment means keeping it clean and healthy for everyone.
Air pollution
Air pollution is the contamination of the indoor or outdoor environment by any chemical, physical or biological agent that modifies the natural characteristics of the atmosphere. The greatest effect of air pollution is global warming.
Global warming
Global warming is the long-term warming of the planet's overall temperature.
Water pollution
Water pollution occurs when harmful substances—often chemicals or microorganisms—contaminate a stream, river, lake, ocean, aquifer, or other body of water, degrading water quality and rendering it toxic to humans or the environment.
Noise pollution
Noise pollution is considered to be any unwanted or disturbing sound that affects the health and well-being of humans and other organisms.
Soil pollution
Soil pollution refers to the contamination of soil by toxic substances. It is a serious environmental concern since it causes many health hazards. For example, exposure to soil containing high concentrations of benzene increases the risk of contracting leukemia.
One big problem our environment is facing is climate change. Climate change occurs because people burn fossil fuels like coal and oil, which release gases that trap heat in the atmosphere. As a result, the Earth's temperature rises, causing glaciers to melt and weather patterns to change. This can lead to severe storms, droughts, and floods, which can harm people, animals, and plants. To help stop climate change, we need to use cleaner energy sources like solar and wind power.
Protecting the environment is something we all can do. Simple actions like recycling, using less plastic, and planting trees make a big difference. Saving water and energy at home helps, too. Learning about the environment and sharing that knowledge with others encourages more people to take action. When we all work together, we can keep our planet healthy and beautiful for ourselves and future generations.
