For the past century of years, people were impassive and unconcerned about environmental issues until 21st century when the problems exacerbate uncontrollably. Some scientists claim that catastrophes happening are part of natural cycle. However, there are some evidences that human activities are the main cause of disastrous environment which are acid rain and greenhouse gas effect.
First of all, acid rain is when rain contains dangerous amount of acidity which is harmful for both human and living organisms. This is derived by the combustion of fuels which produces toxic remnants such as sulfur dioxide and carbons which float in the atmosphere until it blends with rain to form acid rain. The negative effect of this is vast. The building structures especially made of limestone can degenerate when reacted with acid rain. This can lead to sudden collapse of the buildings, accidents and loss of lives of people. Also, it is highly harmful for aquatic organisms. Increase in acidity in water halter their reproduction, killing many fish and ultimate breakdown of the food chain. These cases clearly show that human activities affect the nature.
Moreover, global warming is a pressing issue that the world is faced with. Bizarre rise in temperature is due to greenhouse gas effect which destroys the ozone layer. Greenhouse gas effect is a newly created phenomenon which is invented by humans' usage of particular products such as a hair spray and a refrigerator that release noxious gases . A hole in the ozone layer is extremely risky as it can generate skin cancer for humans, too high temperature for aquatic animals' survival and melting ice. This is because the main role of the ozone layer is to protect the Earth from penetration of too large amount of sunlight. The fact that man made products create these endangered surrounding endows humans a sense of responsibility of this situation.
In conclusion, since people are starting to acknowledge the severity of the state of the environment, they have to investigate more before they merchandise certain products considering its effects on the nature. Solution for present pollution and prevention of further pollution are the only way to slow or even halter the suffering of the Earth.
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