Pollution
What part can I play?
Have shorter showers
reuse paper
recycle more
Remember to turn off lights, computers, and electric appliances when not in use
Use energy efficient light bulbs and appliances
Run dishwashers and clothes washers only when full
Reuse water used to wash vegetables to flush toilet
Use more public transport
Combine errands for fewer trips
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What can be done by the government/companies to help safeguard our natural resources?
Encourage saving of electricity/water/food/materials
Protect Biodiversity
Reduce deforestation
Incorporate elements of biodiversity conservation into the curricula of all levels of education
Promote volunteerism through biodiversity interest groups
Compile case studies on and assess best practices that have been implemented
Implement species conservation and recovery programmes
Encourage use of public transport
What are Man's natural behaviours?
Construction work
Industrial waste spills
Dumping chemicals into water bodies
Cause animals to suffocate
Radiation spills
Nuclear accidents
Cutting down trees
Ruining animal's habitat
Animals have nowhere to hide
Animals die
Throwing litter in natural habitats
Eg. Sea
Causes sea animals to eat rubbish
Sea animals die
Using air-conditioners everyday for long hours
Using cars
Increases unwanted gas in atmosphere
Trap more heat on Earth
Global warming
What is the problem?
Water pollution kills plants and animals
Noise pollution disturbs the animals' communication and ability to maneuver/find food
e.g. echolocation (dolphins)
Animals are dying because of the pollution
Affects our food supply
Too much harmful gases is released into the air
Causes acid rain
Which corrodes ancient statues and relics
Concept of "Tragedy of the Commons"
Air, water and land (shared resources) are polluted
Many organisations (multi-national or national) release harmful gases/substances into the air/water/land (for their own benefit)
