Ecology

Anastasia Borovets,Krivillo Alyona,Khylko Alla

Earth is the only planet in the solar system where there is life. If you look down at the

Earth from a plane you will see how wonderful our planet is. You will see blue seas and

oceans, rivers and lakes, high snow-capped mountains, green forests and fields.

Every year the world’s industry pollutes the atmosphere with millions of tons of dust and other

harmful substances. The seas and rivers are poisoned with industrial waste, chemical and

sewage discharge.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.

Water pollution

• One of the most important pollution problems is the oceans. If a ship loses some of the oil in the water, or waste from the ships in put into the ocean, the water becomes dirty. Many fish are dying in the sea, others are getting contaminated. Fishermen catch contaminated fish which may be sold in markets, and people may get sick from eating them. Lakes and rivers are becoming polluted, too. Some beaches are dangerous for swimming.

Air pollution

• Another important problem is air pollution. Cars and factories pollute the air we use. Their fume also destroys the ozone layer .

Land pollution

• Land pollution is pollution of the Earth’s natural land surface by industrial, commercial, domestic and agricultural activities.

Some of the main contributors to land pollution are:

• Chemical and nuclear plants• Industrial factories• Oil refineries• Human sewage• Oil and antifreeze leaking from cars• Mining• Littering• Overcrowded landfills

Deforestation

• The other problem is that our forests are dying from acid rains. Deforestation, especially destruction of tropical forests, affects the balance of nature in many ways. It kills animals, changes the climate and ecosystem in the world.

Poaching

Climate Changes and Global Warming

• Many people make Climate Changes and Global Warming a scary and difficult thing to understand, but it’s not. Scientists have warned that the world's climate has changed a lot, and has affected many living and non-living things. Many places that were warmer are now getting colder, and many colder regions are getting much more colder or even warmer (know as Global Warming). Some people do not believe that these are caused by human activities.

What we should do, to save our planet?

Plant more trees. Do not leave garbage near water, forests. Do not leave the fire in the forest. Do not throw trash in the water. Remodel garbage. Do not burn plastics and fallen leaves. Putting filters in factories and plants. Protect flora and fauna. Most clean up where we live. Stop poaching. You need to be thrifty.

Earth - our home, our life. Keep it up and love. This is important.