The Natural Resources Such as Oil, and Fresh Water Are Being Consumed at An Alarming

The natural resources such as oil, and freshwater are being consumed at an alarming rate. What problems does it cause? How can we solve these problems?

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The time has come for international soul-searching about the environment. The industrial The time has come for international soul-searching about the environment. The Industrial Revolution has changed forever the relationship between humanity and nature. In this essay, I intend to explore the problems caused by the increased consumption of oil, forests and freshwater, and suggest some solutions.

Talking about oil first, it is well known that oil is non-renewable and so will finish very soon. Pollution is another problem that is caused by the use of oil. Oil is used in vehicles, industries and homes. Simple measures can be taken to lessen its use. At the individual level, we can use more public transport; we can make lifestyle changes and use fewer luxuries. At the government level, people can be educated. More effort can be made to research alternative sources of energy.

Secondly, water, especially fresh water, is another big area of concern. There can be no life without water. Water is the most precious commodity today. Fresh water resources are depleting fast. At the individual level, we should use water conservatively and recycle water wherever possible. At the government level desalination plants can be set. Strict laws can be enforced for industries against pollution of fresh water by effluents.

Finally, because of deforestation, many animals and plants, which provide us with food, medicine and other valuable products, are facing extinction. We have less bio-diversity also. Moreover, when trees are cut, the soil is exposed to heavy rain and so is washed away. The soil also becomes infertile. Also, trees absorb carbon dioxide, which causes global warming. If there are no trees, there will be an increase in greenhouse gases and this would not be good for our environment. As a solution, afforestation should be promoted as a solution. If each one of us plants a tree and nurtures it for a few months, then the day is not far when we shall have greenery all over.

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In conclusion, I would like to reiterate that oil, forests and freshwater are very necessary if we have to survive. So we should use them judiciously, or else our future is bleak.