Earth is a wonderful and spellbindingly beautiful planet.

But what have we converted it into!!!!

And what has this done to us????

Inflammation Dermatitis Asthma

Emphysema
Minamata disease

Estrogen analogues
Immune deficiency

Antibiotic resistant bacterial infections Skin problems Arterial Disease Sore throats
skin irritations and rashes heavy metal poisoning

birth defects
lupus chest pain

BUT what to do????

We say government should take strict actions and make laws and all of us ignore environmental degradation. But today governments are doing its bit to save environment.
Constitution of India has clearly stated that it is the duty of the state to protect and improve the environment. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Ramsar Convention on Wetlands Vienna Convention to Protect the Ozone Layer UN Convention to Combat Desertification (CCD) Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) battery disposal laws Nature Conservation Act Antarctic Environmental Protocol Kyoto Protocol

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)

U.S. Environment Laws and Treaties

UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (FCCC)

So, its our turn. Saving earth is in our hands.

Obey rules. Follow the three Rs (Reuse, Reduce and Recycle). Never do any wastage. Water plants in evening. Use both sides of paper. Use alternate sources of energy. Get your vehicles pollution test regularly. Plant trees. Be aware about latest movements and be an active participant in them. Like Earth hour. And lastly aware everyone around you.

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