They say men shouldn’t master the nature, they should learn how to work with it. What is your opinion?

Билет № 22.

Let’s talk about environmental problems. What is the result of man’s careless interaction with nature?

 

I’d say that “our planet is in danger” is not the opinion, it’s a fact. Among the most urgent problems are the ozone layer, acid rains, global warming, toxic pollution of atmosphere, disappearance of forests, contamination of underground waters by chemical elements, destruction of soil in some areas, threat to some flora and fauna representatives, etc.

One of the most important pollution problems is the oceans. Many ships sail in the ocean water, some carrying oil. If a ship loses some of the oil the water becomes dirty. Many sea birds die because of the polluted water. Many fish are dying in the sea. Lakes and rivers are becoming polluted, too. Some beaches are dangerous for swimming.

Another important problem is air pollution. Cars and factories pollute the air we use.

Our forests are dying from acid rains. Deforestation, especially destruction of tropical forests, affects on nature in many ways. It kills animals, changes the climate and ecosystem in the world. Many rare plants and insects are dying out.

I’d like to say a few words about animals in danger of extinction. The blue whale is the largest animal which has ever lived. In fact, many of them were killed. The African elephant is the world’s largest land animal. Today there are fewer than one million of these animals left. Even though they are now protected, they are still being hunted because of their tusks, which are used to make ornaments and jewellery.

 

Do you agree that everybody must take care of nature? Why?

 

Nature has always been important to everyone and everything in the world. It provides nourishment and beauty for life. So I agree that everybody must take care of nature.Our natural environment becomes unbalanced when it is polluted. Our earth is a fragile planet with limited resources. Our lives and health are being affected by environmental toxins in the air, water, and foods we consume.It all concerns us and our quality of life. The growing threat of climatic changes effects everyone. So if we want to live in a better world we should make the right choice and start to protect the environment.

 

What questions would you ask a member of the Greenpeace organization about dangerous consequences of human activities for the Earth?

 

What are climate change and global warming, and how are they related?

How do you think or feel about global problems?

What, if animal or plant species becomes extinct?

 

 

What measures will you recommend for saving our planet?

 

I believe that environment disasters can be avoided if people broaden ecological education and every person understands that the beauty of nature is extremely fragile.

*Governments must be prepared to take action against pollution.

*Air pollution could be reduced if plants and factories were made to use effective filters.

*Green zones around big cities must be protected and extended.

* Natural resources should be used economically.

*We must stop using ozone-depleting chemicals.

*We should reduce energy use: turn off lights, turn down heaters and air conditioners, build more energy efficient buildings.

*There is only one way to save wild animals and wild habitats – conservation. That means protecting endangered animals by law, opening more national parks, building fewer new roads, planting more new forests, cutting pollution.

These are all simple actions which everyone must do if we are concerned about our planet.

 

They say men shouldn’t master the nature, they should learn how to work with it. What is your opinion?

There is a strong link between man and nature. Mankind will not be able to live if it is removed from nature.

There is an underlying order to everything in nature. There is a place for all creatures. The forest, river and mountain all have their natural duty. Nature has provided suitable conditions for all created beings.

However, when people systematically use natural for selfish reasons, the natural order gets disturbed. Along with other creatures, human beings will have to face the effects too...

Mother Nature has gave humankind all her bounty. But if we forget our responsibilities, if we give freedom to our actions and our desires, nature will respond the same way.

We must make the right decisions and choose on the right course of actions. We should live in harmony with nature and must preserve with all of our power.