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Pollution

What part can I play?

Have shorter showers

reuse paper

recycle more

Remember to turn off lights, computers, and electric appliances when not in use

Use energy efficient light bulbs and appliances

Run dishwashers and clothes washers only when full

Reuse water used to wash vegetables to flush toilet

Use more public transport

Combine errands for fewer trips

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What can be done by the government/companies to help safeguard our natural resources?

Encourage saving of electricity/water/food/materials

Protect Biodiversity

Reduce deforestation

Incorporate elements of biodiversity conservation into the curricula of all levels of education

Promote volunteerism through biodiversity interest groups

Compile case studies on and assess best practices that have been implemented

Implement species conservation and recovery programmes

Encourage use of public transport

What are Man's natural behaviours?

Construction work

Industrial waste spills

Dumping chemicals into water bodies

Cause animals to suffocate

Radiation spills

Nuclear accidents

Cutting down trees

Ruining animal's habitat

Animals have nowhere to hide

Animals die

Throwing litter in natural habitats

Eg. Sea

Causes sea animals to eat rubbish

Sea animals die

Using air-conditioners everyday for long hours

Using cars

Increases unwanted gas in atmosphere

Trap more heat on Earth

Global warming

What is the problem?

Water pollution kills plants and animals

Noise pollution disturbs the animals' communication and ability to maneuver/find food

e.g. echolocation (dolphins)

Animals are dying because of the pollution

Affects our food supply

Too much harmful gases is released into the air

Causes acid rain

Which corrodes ancient statues and relics

Concept of "Tragedy of the Commons"

Air, water and land (shared resources) are polluted

Many organisations (multi-national or national) release harmful gases/substances into the air/water/land (for their own benefit)