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The Environment Needs to be Protected

Over the years the human population has grown and grown. This has had a huge
impact on the environment of our planet. This impact has caused changes which have
affected our atmosphere –
– by polluting it (too much smoke, carbon dioxide and other green house gases such
as methane),
– by making holes in the ozone layer which protects us from some harmful rays of the
sun
Everything living on the earth has basic needs. Humans have caused so many changes
that many living things cannot get what they need. Some of the changes have led to
the extinction of many kinds of wildlife (animals, plants, insects, etc). Now we are
beginning to realise that our basic human needs are being affected also. So, now we
should take measures to save our environment from getting polluted.

Save Our Environment

There are a lot of things that affect our environment in a bad way but the good thing is
that everyone can help to reduce them and do their bit for the environment.
Here are some measures with which we can save our environment:

Save Trees

Trees give us food, oxygen and other essential things of life. So we need to save trees.
Deforestation that is cutting down of trees, should be prevented. Afforestation that is
planting more and more trees should be encouraged.

Save Water
Like air, water is also the basic need of life. We cannot live for a few days without
water. So, we need to save water. Here are some measures to save water.
 Use less water for taking bath and washing cloth.
 Use the waste water to water the plants.
 Never left the tap open when not needed.

Use Less Power

 Keep doors and curtains or blinds closed in summer during the day to keep out the
heat.

 Open doors and windows on summer evenings to let cooler air into the house.

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