Save Environment Save Life

Good afternoon friends, my name is Bhushan Ratnakar Rajam

and today I am here to deliver a short speech on the topic name ‘Save
Environment Save Life
The presents given by the natural environment are bliss for
mankind as well as for the other living organisms. These natural resources
including air, sunlight, fresh water, fossil fuels are so essential that life can
never be possible without them. However, with the increase in the hunger
for material goods by the large population, these resources are being used
and misused beyond their limits
Following are some points describing pollution due to Wastage
of natural resources and their effects on life of living beings on the earth,
thus we must save our environment to save life on earth.
The increase in the use of petrol and diesel for transportation
and the burning of fossil fuels in industries to produce energy make a
terrible contribution in polluting the air. The hazardous gases negatively
affect human health causing chronic bronchitis, lung cancer and various
other respiratory diseases. Also, causing the depletion of the ozone layer,
making mankind vulnerable to ultraviolet rays, air pollution not only
accelerates ‘global warming’ but also weakens the immune system.
The suspension of water soluble inorganic chemicals from
industries, release of untreated human and animal wastes in fresh water
and draining of fertilizers and pesticides during irrigation in rivers lead to
water pollution. This not only makes the water unfit for drinking, such that
its drinking causes intestinal diseases but also causes cancer. Moreover,
by affecting the aquatic life negatively, water pollution makes fish unfit for
consumption.
Use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in soil not only kills’
bad but also good pests, thereby providing us with less nutritious crops.
The unmasking to chemical infected crops due to soil pollution over several
years causes mutations, produces cancer. Soil erosion caused due to
excessive deforestation and construction aids in the frequency of floods,
which results in the destruction of human life on a massive scale.
Excessive noise emanating from factories and vehicles can
cause physical damage to the ear, resulting in temporary or permanent
hearing loss. Amongst Homo sapiens, noise pollution also has negative
effect on mental, emotional and psychological health, causing stress,
anxiety and irritability, thereby adversely affecting the performance at work.
 In history, it can be observed that our ancestors were more
concerned about saving our environment, than we are today. This can be
witnessed in the contributions of Sunderlal Bahuguna, who through Chipko
Movement guarded the forest resources. So by applying following methods
we can save our environment.
1) We should promote and also apply to the concept of 3R’s, i.e. reduce,
recycle and reuse in order to prevent the excessive use of non-
renewable resources. So the metal scrap can be used to make new
metal products.
2) Use energy efficient tube lights and bulbs that save energy.
3) Reduce the use of paper and wood products wherever possible and go
for e-book and e-paper.
4) Reduce the use of fossil fuels by opting to walk or using car pool or
public transport.
5) Use jute/cloth bags instead of plastic bags.
6) Use rechargeable batteries/ solar panels.
7) Setting up compost bin to produce manure to reduce the use of
fertilizers.
Though government has develop various schemes and
established laws in favor of saving both nature and wildlife. It is still the duty
of each person to protect the environment for our future generations, as we
are the people consuming its benefits. This can be very appropriately
signify in the words of Lester Brown, “We have not inherited this earth from
our forefathers: we have borrowed it from our children”.