Human Impact on the Environment
Humans are hurting and helping the environment. Below is a list of a few things we're doing that are good and bad.
Sometimes we think we're doing good things when really, they might not be so helpful. For example, putting endangered animals in zoos. Sure we're keeping that species from going extinct but at the cost of the animals ability to live on its own. Even if it reproduces in the zoo, that species will have no idea how to hunt or live on its own.
A little better are reserves for animals. Still, we're keeping the predators out so they lose their knowledge of how to avoid predators.
Sometimes we think we're doing good things when really, they might not be so helpful. For example, putting endangered animals in zoos. Sure we're keeping that species from going extinct but at the cost of the animals ability to live on its own. Even if it reproduces in the zoo, that species will have no idea how to hunt or live on its own.
A little better are reserves for animals. Still, we're keeping the predators out so they lose their knowledge of how to avoid predators.
ProsBuild nesting boxes for birds
Fence off reserves for endangered animals Make laws that protect endangered animals Plant trees (anyone remember when arbor day is?) Recycle |
ConsPollution
Deforestation Over Grazing Moving up into the mountains and taking the homes of moose or deer |