Duty For Beauty

                      When we look around us we see several incidents of nature being harmed. Either on purpose or due to an act of carelessness of a human, natural resources get damaged day by day. Over exploitation of forests by private companies has been a major cause of rapid decline of natural water sources, soil, trees and other aspects of nature. This leads us to think : Would it be possible to prevent or at least reduce natural degradation?

                       Companies are not the only cause of natural degradation but us as well. Some of the daily activities that we carry out either directly or indirectly harm the environment. Usage of vehicles like cars and motor cycles increases the amount of harmful gasses released into the atmosphere such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and more. These gasses affect the nature by making the air unsuitable to breathe in for both us and other animals that share this living space with us. Carpooling and using public transports are some ways by which the amount of pollutants released could be reduced. Using a bicycle or travelling by foot are better methods since these methods do not cause harm to the nature and hence are extremely Eco friendly.

                    Littering and improper waste disposal is another concern that several countries are looking into. These wastes are one of the biggest environmental hazards. Litter like plastic bags and plastic bottles take a long period of time to decompose. They get buried under the soil and at times block roots, preventing plants from getting the essential minerals. Sometimes animals scavenging for food come across these wastes and mistake them for food. These animals die upon consuming the harmful wastes. It is thus necessary for us to understand the proper disposal of was waste. Using trash cans and bins to dispose of plastic bags, bottles does make the difference. It is better at times to not use plastic at all. substitution products like a bag made of cloth instead of plastic is better as such bags can be used multiple times and are easier to dispose.

                    Illegal activities are carried out in forests everyday despite the monitoring of government agencies. Illegal trafficking of animal products from animals of the endangered or vulnerable category is still at high. Poaching to obtain products by killing animals which are of low numbers is a horrific act. Forest rangers do their best to keep these poachers away, yet it is not an easy task. Goods like elephant tusks, horns of rhinos, tiger skin are sold in the black market outside the control of the government. It is our responsibility to not buy illegal products as such. Notifying officials of these trades if any has been identified could be considered a great help in putting a stop to this illegal chain of activities.

                  It is not hard to identify activities that would lead to degradation and those that would assist in conservation. Any activity that may cause harm to the nature could be avoided. we should not see nature as something to be exploited for our benefits but rather as something that supports all life forms. It is our duty to protect and prevent any further damage to the nature.