The main theme of my project is "How humans damage the environment?". In addition to this i have put forward some solutions to some of these man made occurences.
Creator : Romola Fawehinmi
SOR Save- Our- Rainforests. Rainforests cover about 6% of the earth’s surface and they also contain many unique plants and animal species.
It is time we took action against deforestation. I think Deforestation is wrong as it is the eradication of forest areas either to make use of wood or clear the land for urban and industrial purposes.
The eradication of the vibrant and wild rainforests has a huge knock on effect. If rainforests are cut down , animals who once lived in the rainforests are forced to lose their habitats and most might die or face the difficult task of acclimatizing to a different habitat.
Many Rainforests are being cut down to make way for factories, homes and for agricultural reasons but I feel this is wrong as I think countries who have rainforests should not wipe out these diverse vegetation type. I have this opinion as rainforests are not a lot and they are only present in the tropics. These rainforest lie in the are between Tropic Of Cancer & the tropic of Capricorn.
If for example a United Nations program like UNEP ( United Nations Environment Program ) can advise countries that have rainforests not to cut them down but by encouraging the partnership in caring for the environment.
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STOL - Save the Ozone Layer
The ozone layer is a part of the earth’s atmosphere called the stratosphere where o3 ( ozone) is concentrated. The ozone layer protects us from solar ultraviolet radiation. BUT the ozone layer can be decomposed by chlorofluorocarbons these are used in most homes either as the pressurized propellants in aerosols sprays & in refrigerating systems.
The harms of UV Radiation.
Ultraviolet radiation can gives us suntans , these though giving our skin a nice pigmented texture can be dangerous as too much exposure can cause sunburn and skin cancer. Ultraviolet radiation can also be very damaging for our eyes.
CFC'S can be replaced by other substances such as HCFC's(hydrochloroflurocarbons), HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons). Thse materials are being tested but as of now nothing is ready for commercial use. But as individuals we can control the use of airconditioning equipment or refrigarators and dispose of aerosols safely & also limit aerosol use.
SOS- Save our Seas. (From Oil Pollution)
In recent years Oil pollution has increased at an alarming rate. Oil pollution is caused either by collisions or by oil tankers depositing residue oil into the seas.
The Consequences
(1) Oil pollution affects the food chain as it kills some of the fish and various inhabitants of the sea.
(2) Some organisms might die as their food source might be eliminated or they might become extinct.
Possible Solutions
I believe that more can be done to improve the safety of the oil tankers.EUREKA-- Just recently in the news in Boston and some other areas,installation of a real-time port monitoring system is being taken place, they can not only track the spread of spills but also keep them from occurring. Through satellite sensors, it provides up-to-the-minute data on current speed, tide level, and wind velocity to help captains more easily navigate waterways and can help protect sensitive environmental areas. .