In a 2014 study conducted by Gallup Poll, forty-three percent of Americans reported feeling little to no concern over the issue of global warming (Newport, 2014, 1). In the same study, only forty-one percent of people stated being concerned with extinction of plant and animal species, and as little as thirty-five percent expressed worry over global climate change (Newport, 2014, 1). Although it is disappointing that many do not seem to care about the state of the environment, it is very difficult to harshly criticize their apathetic attitude. When bills are due and jobs are scarce, priorities become more centered on personal survival than anything else. Nonetheless, preserving the environment still remains one of the most pressing issues of
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African rainforests are richly populated with stunning animals such as the African Grey Parrot, and wooded forests give homes to red-cockaded woodpeckers and grizzly bears. Nonetheless, due to deforestation, pollution, excessive emission of greenhouse gases and other destructive environmental practices, many animal species struggle to find homes. The Sumatran elephant, for example, vies for a home after “half of its population has been lost in one generation—a decline that is largely due to habitat loss and deforestation.” (2016,) Sadly, they are not the only land animals having their habitats destroyed. Many mountain gorillas are losing their homes to make more room for agricultural and livestock growth (2016, 1). It is neither wise nor ethical to destroy the homes of millions of other species to accommodate human needs and wants. The earth was meant to be shared with millions of spectacular creatures, not cater to the wishes of one species. Furthermore, animals serve their purposes in preserving a healthy, environmental equilibrium for all. Without birds pollinating flowers or frogs devouring other insects, our earth would struggle to maintain a healthy …show more content…
Just recently, for example, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency granted awards to twenty six different states in order to raise awareness about taking care of the earth (Clair, 2016, 1). The amount adds up to three million dollars. Each state will receive between $36,000 to $192,000, and some of this money will be dedicated to raising environmental friendly awareness in schools (Clair, 2016, 1). If more schools can realize the importance of teaching their students to care for the environment, good habits can be ingrained in the hearts of young
African rainforests are richly populated with stunning animals such as the African Grey Parrot, and wooded forests give homes to red-cockaded woodpeckers and grizzly bears. Nonetheless, due to deforestation, pollution, excessive emission of greenhouse gases and other destructive environmental practices, many animal species struggle to find homes. The Sumatran elephant, for example, vies for a home after “half of its population has been lost in one generation—a decline that is largely due to habitat loss and deforestation.” (2016,) Sadly, they are not the only land animals having their habitats destroyed. Many mountain gorillas are losing their homes to make more room for agricultural and livestock growth (2016, 1). It is neither wise nor ethical to destroy the homes of millions of other species to accommodate human needs and wants. The earth was meant to be shared with millions of spectacular creatures, not cater to the wishes of one species. Furthermore, animals serve their purposes in preserving a healthy, environmental equilibrium for all. Without birds pollinating flowers or frogs devouring other insects, our earth would struggle to maintain a healthy …show more content…
Just recently, for example, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency granted awards to twenty six different states in order to raise awareness about taking care of the earth (Clair, 2016, 1). The amount adds up to three million dollars. Each state will receive between $36,000 to $192,000, and some of this money will be dedicated to raising environmental friendly awareness in schools (Clair, 2016, 1). If more schools can realize the importance of teaching their students to care for the environment, good habits can be ingrained in the hearts of young