April’s topic is environment. All the blogs in April will be on environment. So, be ready for helping in saving the environment for better future and happiness of generations to come. As with advancement and to make life easy we have done major changes and misused the things which nature gave us. To commute, we use vehicles run on petrol and diesel which pollute our environment. For infrastructural needs we cut forest immensely without even thinking about the after effects. We wasted water when we have in abundance to use it. Factories emit pollution in form of air and water pollution.

We know about water pollution, air pollution, their causes and impact on our lives but we don’t think it to be a serious thing. We must think while cutting an old tree 🌴 how much it can give and have given, in form of shade, fruits, oxygen. Situation like climate change is caused by deforestation, pollution which is emitted through factories and vehicles we use to commute. We use disposable plastic which is another cause of pollution. Things like steel, glass should be used instead of plastic. Using excessive amount of plastic in our daily life can cause harmful effects on our health, it can cause cancer too.

Due to deforestation we also have disturbed all the wild life. Ecosystem is highly affected. Many species of animals are endangered to be instinct. Water pollution has polluted the oceans and marine life. It’s high time we think sensibly and do something about it. Things which we purchase daily also have impact on environment. If we start buying things locally we can save the environment by not using vehicle to buy from somewhere far or if we buy online the delivery person will also have to use vehicle to deliver the order. It is also reason for pollution. Buy things which you need, excessive buying not only make a hole in your pocket but also not good for environment. The energy used to make the product will be wasted if we purchase more than we need and throw away afterwards.

We don’t see immediate effect of climate change in our daily life but must be aware that temperature of earth is rising and we are seeing warm climate where there was cold, rains, thunderstorms, landslides, glaciers melting, etc. These all are due to climate change and if we want our children to enjoy what we used to enjoy in our childhood, for their future and wellbeing we must start taking serious steps to resolve. We together as global citizens must act collectively and raise this issue to our respective country’s government for betterment of all. Many countries like Germany, Sweden, China, USA, Denmark, United Kingdom, Costa Rica, Iceland, Finland, Morocco, and Kenya use green energy. It should be followed by other countries also.

We don’t see immediate effect of climate change in our daily life but must be aware that temperature of earth is rising and we are seeing warm climate where there was cold, rains, thunderstorms, landslides, glaciers melting, etc. These all are due to climate change and if we want our children to enjoy what we used to enjoy in our childhood, for their future and wellbeing we must start taking serious steps to resolve it.

We together as global citizens must act collectively and raise this issue to our respective country’s government. If we don’t do something on urgent basis, it will be too late. Saving water, saving electricity, using green energy are some of the solutions for climate change.

When we start saving money, we automatically save planet earth. Spend money on things needed in adequate quantity, not more or less. Avoid usage of plastic where possible. Think alternatives of plastic and use them. REUSE, RECYCLE, AND REDUCE. Repair your old mobile and use; don’t go for upgradation of mobile, if not needed. Some people take mobiles as status symbols, the more expensive and feature loaded mobile they have, the more they will show off. The amount of e-waste that electrical appliances generate is enormous. Search for recycling Centre near your place and give your e-waste to them. Let’s pledge to save environment and our planet earth.

Ramneet Kaur