Humans have relied on accessible sources, such as books, scholarly journals, and articles, in order to learn or obtain information. Humans can also learn through another medium: nature. Nature has delicate and majestic works of art available to be observed and studied. Works of art such as mountains, waterfalls, and rainbows are able to captivate the human mind on a daily basis; however, nature is responsible for more than aweing humans with its immeasurable beauty. Through a strong connection via nature, a human can effectively learn how to be more tranquil and peaceful, value and appreciate the smallest forms of life and become more cautious and protective of the environment. A firm connection with nature can teach people how to be more
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It can appease uneasiness to some, but disturb and distraught others. In his poem “I Hate Nature. I Hate Art,” Jeffery Wainwright explains his dislike for nature and why he feels that way. After describing what others may perceive to be a beautiful scene, Wainwright exclaims, “This is what exasperates me— / the anemia of it all” (I Hate Nature Lines 9-10). Wainwright’s dislike for nature occurs because he does not comprehend the complex, yet simple, fascinations and wonders which occur, which causes him to lose interest in nature. Many people dislike nature because of its complexity. Although this reason is the case for Wainwright and some people, this situation may not apply to …show more content…
Over the past few decades, major factors have negatively affected the stability of the environment. There are many mutual relationships that exist within nature. Humans and organisms that live above the surface of the Earth depend on the plants above the surface to produce clean oxygen to breathe. This cause-and-effect relationship is a motivator for humans to protect the trees. Another reason humans learn to protect the environment is the depleting ozone layer. The main function of the ozone layer is “[to protect] living organisms from the harmful influence of short-wave ultraviolet solar radiation” (Vermishev and Danilov-Danilyan 360). However, many people have not realized the effects of their actions. Poor treatment of the atmosphere can lead to serious illness or even death. A recent study shows “fewer than 10 per cent of all deaths in North Staffordshire are caused by respiratory illnesses” (“Air Pollution” 21). If pollution habits continue to occur or increase, more illnesses will occur and more lives will be lost. There have been numerous attempts to protect the ozone, from changing the types of aerosol based products people use to reduction of fuels consumed. Humans have learned from the effects that their pollution habits have caused and are making an effort to reduce the damage that has already been
It can appease uneasiness to some, but disturb and distraught others. In his poem “I Hate Nature. I Hate Art,” Jeffery Wainwright explains his dislike for nature and why he feels that way. After describing what others may perceive to be a beautiful scene, Wainwright exclaims, “This is what exasperates me— / the anemia of it all” (I Hate Nature Lines 9-10). Wainwright’s dislike for nature occurs because he does not comprehend the complex, yet simple, fascinations and wonders which occur, which causes him to lose interest in nature. Many people dislike nature because of its complexity. Although this reason is the case for Wainwright and some people, this situation may not apply to …show more content…
Over the past few decades, major factors have negatively affected the stability of the environment. There are many mutual relationships that exist within nature. Humans and organisms that live above the surface of the Earth depend on the plants above the surface to produce clean oxygen to breathe. This cause-and-effect relationship is a motivator for humans to protect the trees. Another reason humans learn to protect the environment is the depleting ozone layer. The main function of the ozone layer is “[to protect] living organisms from the harmful influence of short-wave ultraviolet solar radiation” (Vermishev and Danilov-Danilyan 360). However, many people have not realized the effects of their actions. Poor treatment of the atmosphere can lead to serious illness or even death. A recent study shows “fewer than 10 per cent of all deaths in North Staffordshire are caused by respiratory illnesses” (“Air Pollution” 21). If pollution habits continue to occur or increase, more illnesses will occur and more lives will be lost. There have been numerous attempts to protect the ozone, from changing the types of aerosol based products people use to reduction of fuels consumed. Humans have learned from the effects that their pollution habits have caused and are making an effort to reduce the damage that has already been