Clean Environment presentation

This is group presentation on our environment, its hazards and the steps we should undertake.

1. Made By-Anvika Dhillon, Shreya Dahiya , Diksha Sharma, Ankita and Anchal Yadav VII-A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT

2. What is the Environment? Environment is everything that is around us. It can be living or non-living things. It includes physical, chemical and other natural forces. Living things live in their environment. They constantly interact with it and adapt themselves to conditions in their environment. In the environment there are different interactions between animals, plants, soil, water, and other living and non-living things.

3. Why is it changing? Environmental change is most often caused by human influences and natural ecological processes. Environmental changes can include any number of things, including natural disasters, human interferences, or animal interaction. Environmental change does not only encompass physical changes, but it can be things like an infestation of invasive species is also environmental changes.

4. Why Does this mean danger? Environmental changes comprise of- Extreme heatwaves that kill even healthy people within hours. Acid rain that has many ecological effects, but none greater than its impact on lakes, streams, wetlands, and other aquatic environments. Ozone layer depletion that increases the amount of UVB that reaches the Earth's surface.

5. What is the ecosystem? Ecosystem may be defined as a biological community in which a group of living life forms live in conjunction with the nonliving segments of their surroundings (things like air, water and mineral soil), associating as a system. These biotic and abiotic parts are viewed as connected together through supplement cycles and vitality flows. Ecosystem is characterized by the system of interactions among living beings, and amongst life forms and their environment. Ecosystem provides us huge amount of useful goods and benefits upon which each and every life form depends. Ecosystem management principles helps us to know that instead of managing individual species, natural resources should be managed at ecosystem level.

6. What is pollution as a environmental change? Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse change. Pollution can take the form of chemical substances or energy, such as noise, heat or light. Pollutants, the components of pollution, can be either foreign substances/energies or naturally occurring contaminants. Pollution is often classed as point source or nonpoint source pollution. In 2015, pollution killed 9 million people in the world.

7. Can we reduce pollution? Pollution can be easily reduced. Pollution occurs when we misuse the nature’s resources for making difficult tasks easier for us. If we reduce these needs and be accustomed to what nature provides us with, we can easily reduce pollution. Different types of pollutions have different effects, causes and solutions. The following slides discuss different steps that can be u sed to keep our environment clean.

8. Make Sustainable transport choices Walk or ride your bike whenever possible Use public transports Consolidate your trips Carpool to schools/ tuitions/ markets etc. whenever possible Get regular maintenance on your vehicle D rive safely Consider purchasing a hybrid or electric car for your next vehicle

9. Making Sustainable Food Choices Choose local but healthy food whenever possible. Reduce or eliminate your consumption of animal products from factory farms. Choose organically grown fruits and vegetables. Grow your own fruits and vegetables .

10. Making Sustainable Energy Choices Turn off lights and electronics when you are not in the room . Look for small changes that can lead to big energy savings . Keep your thermostat set to 78℉ (25C) in warmer months and 68 (20C) in the colder months . Make sure your windows and air ducts are well-sealed .

11. The 3R’s Rule Waste management includes all aspects of the process to manage waste from its manufacture to its ultimate disposal. The process includes, collection, transport, sorting, treatment and disposal of waste. It also includes such things as monitoring and regulation which applies to both commercial and domestic waste disposal .

12. Keep chemicals out of water supply Use fewer and environmentally friendly chemicals. Don't use pesticides and herbicides. Don't flush medication . Dispose of toxic waste properly . Conserve water.

13. Get Involved and Educate Others Learn about the major polluters in your area. Tell people about what you know . Write an article for your school or local newspaper. Protest local polluters . Join an environmental group .

14. What would happen if we did nothing about pollution? Extinction - Pollution has an adverse impact on wildlife and will continue to do so well into the future. A 2004 report in “New Scientist” states that pollution is the primary cause of the extinction of various species of butterflies and other insects in Great Britain. Although pollution poses a threat to creatures on land, aquatic creatures may face an even greater danger . Global warming- Burning fossil fuels for energy, such as coal, oil and natural gas, releases carbon dioxide and other toxins into the Earth’s atmosphere. High carbon dioxide levels increase the air’s temperature. According to the John Ray Initiative, this can cause the Earth’s average temperature to rapidly change.

15. So, to prevent extinction of the human race, we, human beings ourselves have to take initiative. If, together we follow these rules, we can make the Earth a better place to live in.