Our Environment Problems and Solutions Problem Too much
Our Environment Problems and Solutions
Problem: Too much trash! u u u All our trash has to go somewhere It goes to dumps and landfills We are running out of space to put our trash
How can you help? u Recycle: – Newspapers – Glass bottles – Plastic bottles – Aluminum cans – Hazardous waste Click below to find out where to recycle: – Earth 911
Another way to help u Precycle: buy food in biodegradable containers, like: – Cardboard boxes – Glass jars u Do not buy food in non-biodegradable containers, like: – Plastic – styrofoam
Problem: Wasting Water We use too much water. u This wastes energy and affects the quality of our drinking water. u
Solution: Conserve water u Turn the water off when you brush your teeth. u Use your washing machine and dishwasher only when they are full. u Click below to see other ways to save water in your house. u Water Saving House Tour u 100 ways to save water
Problem: Air Pollution u u Caused by things like factories, cars, oil refineries Makes our air unhealthy to breathe
Solution: Stricter rules u The government can make rules about factories, cars, etc. so there is less pollution
Solution: Use less energy Carpool, take the bus or train, or walk u Turn off the lights when you are not in the room u
Problem: Water Pollution u u u Trash, sewage, and chemicals pollute the water. It hurts the animals in the water. It can hurt people too.
Solutions The government can make rules to limit water pollution. u You can help by not pouring chemicals down the sink or into the street sewer u
More solutions u u Make sure trash goes into the trashcan. Don’t pour oil, paint, or other chemicals into the sewer.
Problem: Rain forest destruction u u The rain forest in many countries is being cut down. This is happening in Brazil, Indonesia, Zaire, Papua-New Guinea, Malaysia, Burma, the Philippines, Peru, Colombia, Bolivia, and Venezuela
Problem: Rain forest destruction u u As the world’s population grows, more people need land wood. Trees are cut down. The animals who lived there die. The native people who lived there have no home.
Solutions u u There is no easy solution to this problem. One thing you can do to save trees here is use less paper and recycle paper.
Problem: Oil drilling in wildlife areas Companies destroy plants and animals to drill for oil. u Click below to learn about and see pictures of a wildlife refuge that is threatened. u Arctic Refuge u
More Information Click below to learn even more ways to help the environment. u 50 Ways to Help u
- Slides: 17