People and the results of their vital activity have led to the fact that the planet is currently experiencing severe environmental problems. The active use of transport, mining, the release of waste from industrial enterprises, and deforestation have caused various ecological disasters. Currently, different countries, states, and cities are in a terrible situation because the entire environmental component is violated. Although the issue of environmental protection is acute, there are still various ways to solve this problem.
The drought in California is at an extraordinary level because large-scale greenhouse gas emissions occur through people. Rising temperatures forced residents of the state to use more water, which led to a decrease in its amount in reservoirs (Rogers, 2021). In addition, large-scale orders provoked an increase in the number of forest fires. Forest fires hurt the life of the forest system, the purity of the air and entail the extinction of many species of animals, plants, and birds. Atmospheric and hydrosphere pollution is also an acute problem worldwide and in California in particular. Harmful emissions from factories that produce large amounts of toxic substances and pollute the air and water have a detrimental effect on animals living in specific areas and people (Rogers, 2021). Often, in order to save money, filtration systems are not installed, and as a result, animals and plants die out near factories, and people can develop diseases.
Environmental problems in California give rise to many issues in various spheres of people’s lives. For example, the state’s economy will suffer because agriculture will not produce the expected harvest. In addition, the state authorities will be forced to spend a large amount of money on cleaning water and air from toxic substances. Forest fires also need to be extinguished, which requires significant financial means, as the forest affected by the fire will not bring the expected productivity. The strong influence of the polluted environment will provoke the appearance of various diseases and mutations in humans. Ultimately, the disturbed ecology will lead to the inability of women and men to have children. Health problems, in turn, can be the reason for people losing jobs and earnings. The deterioration of agriculture will provoke the dismissal of farmers, which will also damage their lives.
Environmental issues have also contributed to changing education. Currently, many educational institutions are introducing ecological protection programs and talking about protection methods and the personal contribution of each inhabitant of the planet to nature conservation. Environmental sustainability also forms a new kind of culture. Its meaning lies in the careful attitude to natural resources, the use of reusable items instead of disposable ones, and the personal gardening of some land plots.
To change the situation with environmental pollution and the consequences it brings, the US authorities decided to undertake a new policy called the “Green New Deal.” This will allow improving the current situation a little and stop the pollution of nature. In addition to the efforts of the authorities, everyone should also contribute to the protection of wildlife. I try to save various resources as much as possible, such as water or electricity. In addition, sorting garbage will also help to preserve nature and its priceless gifts. It is imperative to properly dispose of some types of waste, such as batteries. I also reduce plastic consumption by replacing disposable products with reusable ones.
Reference
Rogers, P. (2021). Water shortages and drought are California’s biggest environmental concern, new poll shows. The Mercury News. Web.