Hafiz Muhammad Zubair Arshad

The Future of Humanity and the Earth How many people have come up with a better alternative, one that doesn’t use fossil fuels anymore? If you think it’s crazy… just look at China and India, which have already started using their own clean energy sources and are trying to become global leaders. The United States is not. It’s on track towards becoming one of the worst countries to live in globally. For this reason alone, we should learn from them now and begin working for the best. Even more importantly, we should start paying attention to what they’re doing right now and try to copy it. This is especially true when it comes to protecting our beloved home planet. Climate Change Impacts and its Effects If we want to survive, then we must protect it. No matter where we go, there will always be climate change; however, we can choose how much danger we face. By making sure that we protect the environment, we would also enjoy every bit of nature we possibly could. The question becomes why? Where does it all go wrong? Is it only us or is it a mix of things, just like in the case of globalization and mass tourism? Are we destroying everything that gives life meaning and purpose? Or should we accept the fact that we’re heading toward extinction? According to experts, humanity would not stand long against an unknown enemy on earth. So will we? Will the earth give up on you because you don’t put enough effort into your environmental protection efforts? Why does Climate Change Matter? The human race has been affected by climate change since time immemorial. Our ancestors had to deal with droughts so severe they even created tools and methods to help control them. However, we are far ahead of them, having developed tools that allow for extreme weather conditions to exist. There’s no doubt that climate change poses threats but if we manage to find a way out of our current predicament, humankind wouldn’t be far off from another golden age. But how can we do any better than we did before? Before looking at some possible ways of going green, let’s first understand exactly what’s happening around us and why we should care. How Human Has Impacted World Ecology? Humans have been responsible for most of the natural disasters happening to Earth. They’ve played an important role in ensuring that these natural calamities occur as a result of climate change. As previously mentioned, humans introduced different species to new environments and habitats. These animals were brought to the land by human travelers and have evolved to adapt to those areas. However, they have also changed the way we view the world. Humans have allowed themselves to coexist closely with various species. Therefore, many mammals, birds, fish, and reptiles don’t make too many enemies. Instead, they live in peace with each other, sharing resources and reproducing without major conflicts among them. Since there is a shortage of food all over the globe, some animals are forced to consume plants that are toxic to eat. In addition, several animals find it difficult to live amidst others while also finding themselves unable to hunt prey due to the number of predators around them. All this leads to a state of imbalance that results in certain species being at the greatest risk. What can we do to help prevent extinction? We can prevent the extinction of numerous species by implementing proper conservation measures. Unfortunately, they have been neglected for years and continue falling off in terms of importance. An example of such a situation is the dwindling abundance of bees. Today, a drop-off in bee numbers may actually bring about a significant decrease in agriculture productivity, not to mention increasing public health problems. Although scientists are still yet to determine what causes this phenomenon, we have several ideas as to why bees aren’t thriving. One of the theories behind this phenomenon is that they are facing deforestation. Trees play an essential role in supporting the survival of honeybees. Without trees, the remaining population might starve to death. Another possible explanation behind this issue is climate change. With human activity constantly polluting the air and putting carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, the amount of carbon dioxide in it would naturally become depleted. Over time, the concentration of this gas in the atmosphere would rise. Bees are particularly vulnerable to this type of damage as they eat pollen from trees. Without sufficient trees to feed on, their colony would collapse. This explains why there are fewer bees present. Most of them have already died out, making them extinct for good. Moreover, this pollution also affects humans, with higher levels of toxins in the air causing headaches and coughs. All these factors contribute to the decline of biodiversity. How Humans Have Caused Pollution on Its Way to the Extinction Point? Pollution is the second leading cause of extinction in the twenty-first century after climate change. From water to air, humans have done everything they could to pollute the environment which makes us all susceptible to diseases. When humans use chemicals to treat their crops, they release dangerous gases such as pesticides which kill insects during harvest, preventing them from laying eggs and laying in fertile areas. Because pesticides aren’t organic, they are taken up by bees and birds. That means they affect the reproduction rate of both animals and humans, creating harmful effects on them. Another point worth noting is that if humans are so concerned about insecticides and pesticide residues harming them, why aren’t they worried about the effect they have on ecosystems and human beings? Pesticides often contaminate waters in rivers and lakes, killing aquatic creatures in large quantities. When humans used arsenic as fertilizer in the nineteenth century, it killed thousands of wildlife around the world. In most cases, it was from contaminated sewage, although there are studies stating otherwise. Other types of pollutants that we take for granted today include lead, mercury, and radioactive substances. While these substances can be found in nature, there are several examples where we take these elements ourselves, harming the ecosystem in the process. Toxic chemicals pose the same threat as pesticides, harming millions of organisms daily. Water contamination can happen to almost anything in the form of industrial waste or even agricultural runoff. In reality, people only throw away half of the chemicals that they produce because the rest is stored in landfills or dumped onto fields that they can contaminate. Those chemicals can harm animals and people alike. What Changes Should Be Made About Waste Management Systems? It is clear that humans make mistakes that result in ecological and social damage. Their mistakes have led to the loss of countless lives, many of whom were never heard of until now. Many governments put little effort into reducing excessive wastage, resulting in massive amounts of garbage entering our oceans, rivers, and lakes. Not being able to dispose of such materials appropriately has been a major problem that needs to be resolved. At times, we forget to recycle something as simple as paper, resulting in millions of tons of old paper ending up on beaches where they clog up the coastline. Once discarded water and soil from farms enter the seas, our coastlines become polluted in turn. Animals struggle to catch their fish to feed on it, disrupting all forms of life on land and sea. Meanwhile, our oceans suffer greatly. Every year, billions of pounds of plastic are washed ashore by ships and boats. Plastic bags, bottles, shoes, clothing, and many other items can block the flow of seawater which makes local islands uninhabitable. Such changes aren’t only affecting marine life; it can also alter coral reefs and devastate coral bleaching. Not only in oceans, but on land, plastics can damage infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, roads, bridges, and airports. Overall, humans don’t know how to properly dispose of their waste. If we don’t do something about it soon, it will lead to irreversible consequences that might even wipe out entire civilizations. What Can We Do For Better Environmental Protection Methods? The last three decades have shown us that drastic actions need to be taken immediately to overcome the devastating impact of climate change. Governments must work together, using the power of science and technology, to ensure that they are equipped to effectively fight against harmful activities on the horizon. People must learn from the past, learn from history and remember that we’ll be here tomorrow if we keep losing ground to reckless environmentalists. Thankfully, there are plenty of positive steps we can take right now to reduce our contribution to climatic change. Let’s explore some solutions as to how we can make the transition from humans to sustainable development. Step 1: Reduce Recycling Efforts The easiest and safest way to reduce our impact on the environment is to simply avoid wasting things. We could make a difference by choosing reusable products and switching to environmentally friendly appliances and objects. Also, it’s vital to practice recycling wherever possible. Some popular items that can be recycled involve cups, jars, plates, straws, plastic bottles, cans, toothbrushes, and even electronics. The thing is, it’s hard to keep up with the ever-growing demand for goods and services globally. Sometimes even though these seemingly useless things might be recyclable and beneficial to our environment, they can be detrimental to our bodies. A few examples of the things we reuse each day include tissues, tissue paper, cigarette lighters, styrofoam drinks containers, and newspapers. We simply can’t expect manufacturers and retailers to recycle all of these items and replace the packaging with something completely new. Additionally, many products and utensils are quite expensive.