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Hello everyone. Today I'd like to give you a talk about environmental problems which humanity faces nowadays.
We live on Earth, the only planet where humans can live. The planet gives us all we need: air, water, soil, plants, animals. Humans have been using these resources for thousands of years, and it might seem that for this long period of time people have learned to live in harmony with nature. But unfortunately, it isn't true. We often take our natural resources for granted. That's why there are a lot of problems with our environment, and the main reason for it is human activity.
It is no wonder why people worry about environmental problems to one degree or another. They concern each of us. In cities, we often have to breathe polluted air. Many rivers, lakes, and groundwater are poisoned by people and factories. We can't drink this water. Deforestation—cutting down trees to make space for something else—is another problem which dramatically affects wildlife. People suffer too, because forests filter our air. In the end, we produce a lot of rubbish every day. How can the planet deal with it? It remains an open question.
As for the area where I live, I think the most serious environmental problem is the lack of responsibility in dealing with rubbish. People often pollute the environment by throwing out litter anywhere. In big cities, it is not so noticeable because there are a lot of rubbish bins and cleaners take care of cleanliness on the streets. But in the countryside and along roads, we can see illegal rubbish dumps and waste lying on the ground. Who does it? These people don't think about the consequences of their behavior for nature. Besides, it is just unpleasant to be around or have a picnic near the waste to which somebody threw it out.
It is clear from the previous example that the ecological situation, to some degree, depends on each of us. It doesn't matter who you are and what you do. Here are some things that everyone can do today: don't waste water or electricity; stop littering; sort out items for recycling. Moreover, if it is possible, we should use public transport, ride a bike, or walk instead of driving a car. It is also not difficult to plant trees, and the result of this activity will be beneficial in the future.
I see that environmental problems are discussed more and more frequently. It is reasonable because we don't have another planet to live on. I think in the near future, before doing something, people will first think how their activity will influence the planet. I believe that only this approach can save us and Earth. Hope it's not too late.