Our planet is increasingly becoming uninhabitable due to environmental degradation. The pandemics like avian flu and SARS are stark reminders of how environmental destruction can endanger our lives. Additionally, deforestation, water, and air pollution have led to a decrease in arable land and unpleasant weather patterns. Addressing this pressing issue, it appears that we can implement some measures to combat it. Firstly, authorities should adopt a policy of "sustainable development." Related laws and initiatives concerning environmental protection should be enforced strictly, as has been the case with the Chinese government's continuous efforts in this regard. Furthermore, every citizen should be aware of the severity of the problem and work together to protect our environment. Moreover, tree planting initiatives can significantly improve and beautify the environment.
Throughout history, humans have altered their physical environment to enhance their way of life. With technological tools, they have transformed many natural features of the earth. Forests and prairies have been converted into farms, and lakes and reservoirs have been created from rivers for irrigation and hydroelectric power. Man has also changed the landscape by draining marshes and cutting through mountains to build roads and railways.
However, not all of man's changes to the physical environment have been beneficial. Today, air and water pollution pose increasing dangers to the health of the planet. Thousands of tons of gases are emitted daily from the exhausts of motor vehicles. Factory smoke pollutes the air in industrialized areas and the surrounding rural areas. Water pollution is equally harmful. The ecological balance of the seas is being altered, and industrial waste has already made many rivers uninhabitable.
Now, environmental protection is more critical than ever before. As we know, massive environmental destruction has caused negative effects and even threatens human existence. Indifference to these problems would be suicidal. Therefore, effective measures should be taken and laws passed to conserve the environment. Otherwise, man is certain to suffer from the serious consequences caused by this lack of care for his living surroundings.
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