Environment Protection & Development

In recent years, rapid industrialisation, growing population, and overall increased demand for goods and services have put massive pressure on the environment and natural resources worldwide. However, it is high time we start taking efforts to conserve the environment and preserve our nature. The negative impact of the depleting environment could play a significant role on the health of human beings, wild animals, forests and other natural resources.

Conservation of the Environment and preserving nature by way of sustainable growth and development is the area governments across the globe are now focusing upon. Let us learn further what is environmental protection.

Environmental Protection

Environmental Protection can be, in short, summarised as cumulative efforts that individuals, governments, and businesses are undertaking to protect natural resources and repair the damages caused by negative impacts.

Awareness about environment protection and conservation of the environment has increased on a large scale since the 1970s. In recent years, several movements have created social awareness about the negative impacts of the degenerating environment.

Before we begin learning conservation of the environment, we need to know the factors involved that threaten our environment and its impact.

Factors that pose a significant threat to our environment

• Climate change/global warming
• Pollution of all types of air, water, noise
• Depletion of natural habitats

Pollution of air, water, and noise impacts our environment more significantly than we know. Depleting the ozone layer, deforestation, and pollution lead to rapid depletion of natural habitats, which in turn, cause loss of wildlife and biodiversity.

Negative Impacts of Degenerating Environment

• Flooding
• Migration of wildlife
• Migration of people
• Loss of biodiversity
• Food and water scarcity
• Degenerating health and quality of life
• The increased cost of resources

Impact on wildlife and biodiversity

Over the years, we have witnessed the endangerment of many flora and fauna across the globe. Mammals, insects, birds, reptiles, and micro-organisms have seen many species completely endangered, while many species are on the verge of being permanently endangered. When any species is lost, it impacts the biodiversity pyramid. It gives rise to an uncontrolled population of the lower animal of the pyramid, which further de-settles the entire ecosystem.

Conservation of Environment

This section will study conservation of the environment and the measures being undertaken for sustainable growth and development.

What is Conservation of Environment?

As the word conservation itself suggests, conservation of the environment is the efforts undertaken to prevent the degeneration of the environment and repair the damages caused to it. Prevention of the collapse of the ecosystem is the main aim of conserving the environment. Prevention of nature is a critical part of the conservation of the environment.

Example of sustainable growth

Today, more people are opting for locally grown vegetables and fruits rather than sourcing imported products to reduce the carbon footprint and have a sustainable impact. Rather than opting for disposable plates/ cups/ glasses/ straws, more people choose biodegradable and reusable materials.

Government Policies for conservation of environment

As per the Constitution of India, it is a fundamental duty of every Indian citizen to care for the environment, live a sustainable life, take measures for the conservation of the environment, and preserve nature. Government passes and implements laws to protect and maintain our environment from time to time.

Preserving Nature

Along with government efforts of preserving nature on an individual level, we can take small actions that conserve the environment and preserve nature. We can begin with taking small steps such as:

• Planting plants and bushes around our house gives a permanent habitat to insects and bees.
• Buy local produce to reduce your carbon footprint.
• Be sensitive about the usage of electricity.
• Mindfully utilising resources such as water.
• Reduce food wastage.
  
  

The above list is not exhaustive, and many more efforts can be undertaken to preserve nature and conserve the environment. One profound way of keeping up with conserving the environment and preserving nature is to know new trends by keeping track of current environmental affairs.

By staying updated with current environmental affairs, we can ensure that we are being mindful and thoughtful about conserving our environment and preserving our nature. We can learn about current environmental affairs by reading specific blogs written about the conservation of the environment. In modern times, we can also take the help of social media to stay updated with current environmental affairs.

Conclusion

The above guide describes in detail the need to conserve the environment, the need to preserve nature and how we can take small steps to have sustainable growth. To have a higher quality of life and health for people, conserve natural resources and keep maintaining a healthy balance of the ecosystem, it is needed that we take steps to conserve the environment and preserve nature.