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HEAL THE HABITAT
atmosphere, provide habitat and
food, and protect areas against
natural disasters. As they set roots
and grow, they heal damages.
The household chemicals we use
daily — from cleaning supplies
to body sprays — seep into the
atmosphere and harm wildlife. The
good news is that none of them
are essential. Instead of spraying
chemicals on our lawns, we can
plant crops that deter specific
insects. Another way to heal
our environment is to become a
waterkeeper. Water is the key to
the health of wildlife. Be that as
it may, virtually all water bodies
have been polluted and depleted.
Now, the effects of climate change
are further slackening water
availability and its quality. It’s high
time to call out politicians to take
action to conserve the environment.
Protecting the environment requires
governments to stop ceaseless
detrimental industrial activities,
invest in conservation and
restoration efforts, and accelerate
climate action. Global citizens
have to demand these changes, or
else environmental deterioration
For humans, the prospect of ever-worsening climate will continue to escalate in the future. The single
change raises questions about where to live, biggest threat to our planet is the destruction of
what to eat, and how to go about day-to-day life. habitat and along the way, the loss of precious
But what about other species? Most organisms wildlife. We need to attain balance to create an
have a hard time adapting to new circumstances. environment where people and biodiversity can
Inevitably, the increasing levels of climate change, co-exist.
habitat loss, and pollution are overwhelming
local animal and plant populations worldwide. Sanvi gupta
According to a study by the World Wildlife 10-A
Foundation, more than two-thirds of wildlife
has disappeared in the last 50 years because of
the ever-increasing environmental degradation.
Humans can still reverse this destruction to protect
the environment and ensure the long-term survival
of their Earthly neighbours. Myriads of efforts
can be done to protect nature. Whether we live
in a city, suburb, or rural area, there’s a high
chance that our surroundings are degenerated
by human development and pollution in one way
or another. By planting trees, we can help create
healthier habitats for wildlife. They improve soil,
air, and water quality, pull carbon dioxide from the
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