Conserving our earth

Preserving Our Earth


America's endangered areas are deplinishing daily. Natural disasters are a
major factor in their disappearance, but the most prominent factor is mankind. Even
though procedures are conducted daily to preserve our home, these areas slowly
crumble within our grasps. Protection of these areas is essential, as our whole race
depends upon resources derived from these lands.
From the lush greenery to the sparkling blue waters, all is majestic in its fullest.
This is why I believe almost all of these wonderful places should be preserved. Mankind
has come too far to throw it all away for his greedy purposes. Many believe that our
secluded wildlife areas should be available for the public. But what is to be offered
through this? Many recreational activities I presume, but what about our biggest
environmental concern - pollution.
Pollution is so widespread throughout our world that it is overwhelming.
Drinking water supplies are contaminated with runoff from nearby factories and even
with pollutants from our own backyards. Demands of skyscrapers and condominiums
wipe out our decreasing rainforests. This drudges wildlife from its natural home and into
the havoc that is ours. Millions of acres of beautiful land are destroyed daily to satisfy
the needs of mankind.
But has anyone contemplated the needs of our wildlife? When their homes are
incinerated, where do they run for shelter? Where will wildlife obtain its food and oxygen if the
sources are gone? Not much is done about our destructive ways, we sit back and let money
and greed take power. The solution is just a whisper away. The preserved areas should remain
untouched. Hunting should be outlawed in these protected lands. If a family is starving and has
to resort to this brutal deed, then restricted areas should be permitted. Proper usage of trash
and recycling receptacles should be readily available. Rivers should be tested and guarded for
the sake of our future and our children. These simple guidelines can be easily followed through
education of the general population. More people should volunteer their time through river, land,
and beach clean-ups. These small measures can save our endangered population drastically. If
we loose our world's natural resources, where will we turn?