Change Is Us

In the deep well of problems which are a concern for the world, there stands certainly another major issue: the decline of natural resources .  The inter relationship between demand for natural resources and environmental problems stays at the peak of world issues for there are hardly any solutions to it. Overpopulation is the quintessential factor behind it. In simple words, the demand increases with an increase in population, ultimately causing the decline of natural resources. Natural resources are necessary to sustain life and preserving them has become extremely important. Humans assume that they are free gifts given by the environment but that’s where our mindset lacks. These are resources of nature which are finite and need to be used with utmost concern. Natural resources which are on the rapid scale of decline are: Water We think that water is a resource that doesn't need to be conserved?! Isn’t water unlimited? We can use it as much as we want, right? NO, it is certainly...

The age of modernization has brought a plethora of changes with it which have been beneficial for mankind. But when you flip the coin, you realize that it has been harmful to the environment.  Humans consider natural resources as earth's free gifts to us but we need to understand that resources are finite and can get exhausted soon. Using them with sustainability means ensuring that they are not being overused and there is no compromise for the future generations’ needs.  Day by day humans have become irresponsible, consequences for which we are facing already and might get worse in the future. What are some examples of human activities that affect the environment? Some of the major reasons behind the degradation of environment are: Deforestation  Deforestation is the act of cutting trees on a large scale to satisfy human needs. It has been a major issue for a long time and there is no alternative solution found for it either. It can be in the form of wildfires, over...

Climate change is the gradual change in the climate of a specific place over time. It could be ranging from months to years depending on a plethora of factors. Climate change can also occur as an unexpected phenomena which the earth hasn’t experienced before. Earth’s climate has been changing since a long period of time, depending on internal as well as external factors.  Studies suggest that the planet's temperature has been on the constant rise due to global warming and is severely affecting the geographical, vegetative and terrain spheres of the earth. Even the smallest of a change can have a diverse effect on the planet.  Warming of Earth's climate has caused some snow and ice to melt. Moreover, it has caused oceans to rise and changed the timing of when certain plants grow. It can be caused by both- natural and man-made factors (e.g. eruption of a volcano or the carbon emissions by vehicles). Why do people think it’s a myth? Unscientific claims and facts have been enough ...

  “Fast fashion isn’t free. Someone, somewhere is paying.”                                                                                                               — LUCY SIEGLE What comes to your mind when you first hear the word ‘fashion'?  You think of trendy, classy and a whole bunch of clothes that you would like to have. Fashion is not a primitive statement within the upper-class anymore like the olden times. The judgement on ...