Environmental Protection

Author: Mahrukh (University of Peshawar)

Our planet is continuously changing. Sometimes it changes in a good way and sometimes in a bad way but the good news is that we can help it change for the better. Unfortunately now-a-days our planet is changing in a bad way and there are a lot of reasons behind it and I would like to highlight a couple of those in this piece of writing.

Energy

Our growing need for energy is one of the biggest problems that our planet facing now a days and one of the reasons is that producing electricity, one of the major forms of energy) causes pollution.

How to help:

When we are using electricity we have to think that where does it came from and how to use it less. Here are some ways to save electricity:

1)      When you are leaving the room turn off the lights.

2)      Fridge takes a lot of energy to keep food fresh, cool and healthy. We can help by not leaving the fridge door open.

3)      Leaving electrical appliances such as TV, computer or any other thing on standby still use electricity although they look like they are turned off, we should simply turn them off.

Pollution:

Pollution is caused when harmful substances are released in air, water or land.

How to help:

1)      Factories should not throw their wastage into rivers.

2)      Many household cleaning products contain harmful chemicals so it’s better to buy eco-friendly products.

All is not lost. We can protect the environment and its future by learning a few tips.