Manuel Wicker 32315 Period 6 What is a natural resource A natural resource is anything that man can use which comes from nature such as Air Water Wood Oil Wind energy Hydroelectric energy ID: 373871
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How can we preserve our planets resources?
Manuel Wicker
3/23/15
Period 6Slide2
What is a natural resource?
A natural resource is anything that man can use which comes from nature such as:
Air
Water
Wood
Oil
Wind energy
Hydro-electric energy
Iron
Coal
There are resources that can be easily renewed like trees, sunlight,
&
water.
However, many resources are non-renewable and can take millions of years to grow back if at all!
It is very important that we preserve these natural resources for future generations to come or else there won’t be any left to sustain themselves.Slide3
Where does the problem lie?
It’s no secret that society is burning through these vital resources at an enormously dangerous rate, but just how big of an impact are we making?According to recent studies, we will need an entirely new planet by the early 2030’s if we continue using up all of our resources at the current rate.
The report, based on scientific date reveals that more than thirty percent of the natural world has been destroyed by humans in the past three decades!
It’s not just humans at risk by this devastating gluttony of the human race. Since then many species have more than halved!
Humans would need FIVE Earths to produce the resources needed if everyone lived as profligately as Americans alone.
We our turning our planet into a ticking time bomb!Slide4
How has this affected Earth over time?
When Earth’s population was much smaller, the effects of human activity were small and local. However, rapid growth in human population and an increase in the standard of living means:
Resources have been used up at an appalling rate
Waste has been produced without being properly handled
Rapid deforestation
Pollution of both the air, ocean, and soilSlide5
What have we done to help?
We have started many programs & organizations to reduce our carbon footprint through science, exploration, education, and outreach.
Recycling has made a big impact on helping to preserve resources as well!Slide6
My recommendation
I believe that if we just made people more aware of how big of an impact we’re making to the environment people could get more involved and stop harming it so horribly.
Also, getting together with your community and doing things like carpooling or riding your bike can drastically improve the quality of life for our grandchildren.
Lastly, I believe cities should have more limits on water usage and start growing community gardens.Slide7
Bibliography
http://phys.org/news178269435.html
http://www.noaa.gov/features/resources/
planet.html
http://greenliving.lovetoknow.com/
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