OUR PLANET NEED US by Andres Torres

¡DEFORESTATION IMMINENT THREAT!

2022-09-12 03:00:51 UTC

how to help protect it

1. awareness, the Amazon is home to 10% of all known species on Earth

2. Be a selective consumer. When buying, ask the origin of the raw materials

3. Reduce your use of fossil fuels and your impact on the planet.

Consequences of water scarcity in the world

2022-09-13 16:10:03 UTC

The scarcity of water in the world is a problem that can increase and that produces serious consequences such as the following

The scarcity of water and the lack of adequate purification systems force us to resort to contaminated water sources that can cause diseases. Water scarcity can affect agriculture, livestock and industry and therefore cause food shortages and hunger. The scarcity of resources is at the origin of many conflicts in the world and involves the displacement of people to other countries to find safe places to live.

Water shortage

2022-09-13 16:11:11 UTC

There are several causes that produce water scarcity in the world, among which we can highlight:

Pollution: We refer to both freshwater pollution and land or air pollution, as pollution can seep into the water and can also affect the air.

Drought: Due to the climatic emergency, the appearance or development of droughts is enhanced, which means that there is no rain for a long time, thus causing water scarcity both for human consumption and for crops or industry.

Uncontrolled use of water: Both on a large scale, in factories, and on a small scale, in our own homes, sometimes we waste water and do not remember that it is a scarce resource.

Water care solutions

laurarocio4ever55 — 2022-09-13 16:23:50 UTC

solutions worldwide:
Reduce water waste.
Improve poor sanitation quality.
Facilitate access to drinking water.
and the ones we can do at home:
Close the tap.
Do not use the toilet as a trash can.
Water our plants with reused water.
The washing machine should always be started when it is full.

INDIGENOUS PEOPLE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE

2022-09-13 16:58:00 UTC

Environmental threats harm the indigenous communities that live there and the fauna, including some in danger of extinction.

Studies have revealed that indigenous people living in the Amazon jungle suffer from health conditions as a result of water pollution.

Another of the environmental consequences suffered by the ethnic groups is the impediment to hunting and fishing due to the chemical changes that the waters possess, this also causes famine in these communities.

In addition to this, they have faced various threats throughout history. Fur trade, species trafficking, illegal logging, uncontrolled extraction, mining, illicit crops or cultural colonization contribute to diminishing the territorial autonomy of indigenous peoples.

AIR POLLUTION

josenunezm — 2022-09-13 19:12:26 UTC

Air pollution occurs when hundreds of toxic gases come into contact with particles in the atmosphere, damaging the health of humans, animals and plants.
Air pollution

Main polluting gases

- Sulfur oxide, which originates in oil refineries.

-Carbon monoxide produced by gasoline engines.

-Nitrogen oxide, which exists at nuclear power plants and combustion vehicles.

-Carbon dioxide from industries and deforestation.

Consequences

Health: Inhalation of contaminated air generates serious respiratory diseases, mainly in children, the elderly and pregnant women.

Ozone layer: Polluting gases destroy the ozone layer, damaging all living beings and crops.

Greenhouse effect: It is caused by the accumulation of toxic gases, mainly CO2, since it absorbs thermal radiation, causing this energy to be reflected on the surface of the earth, thus raising the temperature of the planet causing serious damage.

2022-09-14 02:12:59 UTC