The document discusses environmental conservation, highlighting the significant impact of pollution on health, ecosystems, and the economy. It outlines different types of pollution, including air, soil, water, and noise pollution, and emphasizes the urgency of conservation efforts to protect natural resources. It also mentions various environmental organizations in the Philippines dedicated to promoting biodiversity and sustainable practices.

1. Environmental
Conservation and
Action
John Michael F. Ditablan
HumSS 11-A

2. About 71 percent of the Earth's
surface is water-covered, and the
oceans hold about 96.5
percent of all Earth's water.
Water also exists in the air as
water vapor, in rivers and lakes,
in icecaps and glaciers, in the
ground as soil moisture and in
aquifers, and even in you and
your dog.

3. What is Pollution?
Pollution, we hear it every other day at school, college and
read about it in newspapers. So what is it? Pollution
occurs when pollutants contaminate the natural
surroundings; which brings about changes that affect our
normal lifestyles adversely. Pollutants are the key elements
or components of pollution which are generally waste
materials of different forms. Pollution disturbs our
ecosystem and the balance in the environment. With
modernization and development in our lives pollution has
reached its peak; giving rise to global warming and
human illness.

4. What are the effects of the
pollution?
Human Health : The decrease in quality of air
leads to several respiratory problems including
asthma or lung cancer. Chest pain, congestion,
throat inflammation, cardiovascular disease,
respiratory disease are some of diseases that can
be causes by air pollution.

5. Pollution can profoundly affect air, water and soil, causing
breaches in the ozone layer, introducing toxins to rivers,
soils and the surrounding air and even causing harm in the
form of excess noise. Environmental pollution exists in five
fundamental forms: air, soil, water, noise and light pollution.
Environmental pollution consists of five basic types
of pollution, namely, air, water, soil, noise and light.
Air pollution is by far the most harmful form of pollution in
our environment. ... This gas has slowly damaged the
atmosphere and depleted the ozone layer leading to global
warming.

6. Air Pollution Effects. We release a variety of chemicals into the
atmosphere when we burn the fossil fuels we use every day.
We breathe air to live and what we breathe has a
direct impact on our health. Breathing polluted air puts you at
a higher risk for asthma and other respiratory diseases.
The Effects: Economy. Nutrient pollution can have
severe economic impacts on recreational fishing,
businesses, and tourism. Nutrient pollution causes
millions of dollars in losses to the commercial fishing
industry.

7. The relationship between humanity and the environment is a
delicate balance. Since the industrial revolution, the world's
population has increased exponentially, and with the population
growth, the environment has been profoundly affected.
Deforestation, pollution and global climate changes are amongst
the adverse effects the population and technological expansion has
introduced. Included in this category are both subjects dealing
with attempts to reduce the negative impact on the environment,
and subjects which aim to gain a greater understanding of the
environment itself.
ENVIRONMENT

8. Environmental Conservation
We only have one planet and we should all do our part to
ensure that it’s protected by combining our modern ways
of living with a deeper respect and understanding of
what nature provides. Environmental conservationists
understand that the way we live is a reflection of how we
feel about the natural world, and our everyday habits
show how much we truly value all the things that the
Earth gives us.

9. There is much to do when it comes to rebuilding and
protecting what’s left of natural resources and the
biodiversity within our ecosystems. Environmental
conservation is an umbrella term that defines
anything we do to protect our planet and conserve
its natural resources so that every living thing can
have an improved quality of life.

10. Conservation works in two ways. It is meant to protect nature by
protecting vital resources, and it is also a way of living that
works against the irresponsible practices of businesses and large
corporations. Green living takes away the power from those who
have no interest in using their influence to promote the greater
good of our world and choose to add to the problem instead. The
more money we keep out of the pockets of big businesses
who don’t care for the environment, the more we can do for the
planet.

12. Environmental conservation comes in many forms and reminds us
to be mindful of daily choices. No matter how busy your life may be,
it remains fairly easy to make small, yet necessary, changes for the
good of the Earth. If we all took little steps, we would make our way
towards major progress. This can be achieved by paying more
attention to what we buy and not using resources unnecessarily. We
must also remember to recycle and dispose of chemicals properly so
that the ground and bodies of water are not poisoned.

13. The environment is vital to our well-being and every
element should be protected.
Consider every part of the environment, including the trees,
the oceans and the soil. The trees that help us to breathe also
isolate greenhouse gases that would cause the Earth to heat
up more quickly. They hold soil in place and naturally filter
water that has been absorbed into the ground.
The waters of the ocean are undeniably enchanting, but there
is much more to it than visual splendor. When we look up at
the clouds and feel the rain, the ocean is to thank for it. Home
to countless types of marine life and plants, the ocean is both
a shelter and a life source. It gives us more than half of the
Earth’s oxygen supply and stores large amounts of carbon
dioxide to help keep the Earth cool.

14. Finally, the soil stands as its own supporter of life by
acting as a supplier of food and a filter of water. Soil
that is of good quality produces crops that feed
humans and animals. Plants and flowers sprout up
from the ground through the soil, helping to regulate
our climate. Most of nature’s water isn’t made for
human consumption, but soil also stores groundwater
and filters it, making it safe for drinking.
The trees, the seas, and the ground; these three
elements are necessary for our existence, and there are
still more parts of nature that we need to protect. This
is why there are a large number of conservationists,
many of which have dedicated themselves to
protecting specific causes.

15. Conserve by using less energy and embracing
alternative energy sources.
By embracing and promoting alternative energy sources,
Mother Earth would be relieved. If every household
incorporated the concepts of sustainable living by using less and
conserving more, the positive impact would be immeasurable.
Solar energy and wind power are two of the renewable energy
options that we could use more often. Yet, a large amount of
energy we exhaust comes from the burning of non-renewable
fossil fuels to power cars, the electricity in homes and much
more. While we don’t completely control how energy is offered
to us, there’s always room to live in a way that uses less of the
energy that can’t be replenished.

16. Begin to conserve by making small changes to everyday
routines. For example, use window light instead of
turning on lights during the day and replace standard
light bulbs with bulbs that are energy efficient and last
for an extended period of time while requiring less
energy to run.

17. Help to replenish what is being taken away by giving back
to the Earth
Deforestation continues to be a major environmental issue. Many
forests are losing countless acres of valuable trees, and because
these trees are destroyed, the greenhouse gases they were storing
go back into the atmosphere and contribute to global warming.
Animals and people lose their food supply and homes, and the
economic status of a region can also change because less forests
often leads to less employment opportunities in the area.
Planting trees is a way to give back because it aids in the
restoration of homes for wildlife, food sources, and medicinal
properties that only the trees provide. As trees grow, they protect
soil from harsh weather conditions and protect us from excess
carbon dioxide, enabling us to live longer and more comfortably.

18. Help to protect the quality of soil through
composting. When we feed the soil,
especially by using leftover parts of food
that would otherwise be thrown away, we
give the soil nutrients that it craves.
Enriching the soil this way sets off a
positive chain of events that allows for
other plants to grow naturally, leading
to improved air quality and adding to the
beauty of the land.

20. Practice habits that are part of conservational
efforts.
Cars are constantly driven all over the world and are major
contributors to pollution. Keep your vehicle in top shape to cut
back on the carbon that it releases into the atmosphere. When
you go car shopping or need to replace your vehicle, look
beyond the outer appearance and consider the environmental
impact. Decide to purchase electric or hybrid vehicles instead
of gas guzzlers as a stylish and money-saving alternative.
Walk, ride a bike, or use shared transportation when possible.

21. Start growing your own food for health purposes and to relieve the
stress placed on the soil. Commercial farms tend to have a poorer
quality of soil because the ground is mistreated in order to quickly
produce as many foods as possible. If you grow your own food,
then there is less need for the toxic chemicals that are used in
industrial farming zones. Planting your own food also tastes much
better as it grows naturally and in season while preserving
essential nutrients.
Talk to other people about environmental conservation. There are
many fun ways to do this. For example, you can have parties based
on eco-themes to start important conversations. You can use
holidays and, of course, Earth Day to introduce others to
sustainable practices that can benefit them as well as the planet.
The more people that recognize the environmental issues we face,
the more likely they are to make positive changes.

22. Global warming would slow down, and wildlife would flourish
more abundantly without the disturbance of human activities.
The government and many large corporations play a big part in
how we make use of the Earth’s resources, but they aren’t the
only ones who determine the impact we have on the planet.
With so many of us on this Earth, we can make all the
difference in the world.

23. 5 Environmental Organizations In The
Philippines

24. Haribon Foundation
This is one of the oldest and most well-known
environmental organizations in the Philippines.
Its name is a portmanteau of “Haring Ibon,”
which refers to the Philippine Eagle—the king
of Philippine birds. With a focus on biodiversity
conservation, the org’s activities usually revolve
around tree planting and mangrove restoration.
The org also has a research team that observes
and studies important and endangered wildlife
in their natural habitats.

25. Save Philippine Seas
The org’s name states its cause plainly enough.
SPS has been a sentinel of the sea since 2011
when it was founded in response to a foreign
company allegedly raping our waters. The group
vigilantly protects our marine resources through
awareness campaigns, lobbying for better
policies, and workshops.

26. Rare
A world without seafood is a horrifying prospect (We
mean really, no grilled squid or shrimpsinigang), but it
could very well be the reality in a few year’s time. Rare is
working so that this never happens. The international
organization advocates for sustainable markets,
conservation, and resource management. In the
Philippines, their work is focused mainly on promoting
sustainable fishing, working with LGUs and educating
locals to establish better fishing practices. With their
efforts, we can look forward to a future where the oceans
stay alive, and the shrimp sinigang stays on the table.

27. Earth Island Institute Philippines
Like other environmental organizations in the
Philippines, Earth Island’s heart belongs to the
ocean—marine mammals in particular. If you love
dolphins and whales, you will love this org. Their
activities involve everything from monitoring tuna
companies, campaigning against dolphin captivity,
and advocating the restoration of the Freedom
Island Bird Sanctuary in Las Piñas.

28. Mother Earth Foundation
Garbage and waste management is one of our biggest
problems in the Philippines, and that’s what this org
wants to fix. The org takes their zero waste
advocacy straight to the authorities, partnering with
local governments to implement zero waste policies in
their areas. They also promote environmental education
and teach zero waste practices in schools and
barangays.

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