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Rahul/Rita came across the picture given below in a newspaper. It shows workers removing a
large quantity of dead fish from a river. He/She was moved and decided to write an article for
his/her school magazine on 'Environmental Degradation'. Write the article using your own
ideas and the ideas from the unit on "Environment". Also, give suggestions on how water
pollution can be curbed. Destruction Caused by Water Pollution

Ans. Environmental Degradation

The man has proved to be the greatest villain. He has destroyed nature and natural resources.
He has caused havoc with the ecology and environment. The unprecedented deforestation has
made our hills and mountains ugly and bare. Our water bodies are polluted. The green belts
and forests are shrinking. In short, environmental degradation has become a major cause of
concern in modern times.

We are callously indifferent to the environment. Unplanned urbanization and building activities
have swallowed our forests, fields and greenery. The degradation of the environment has led to
frequent floods and famines. The pollution of the seas and rivers has affected not only humans
but also water-animals. A large quantity of dead fish is taken out of our rivers and lakes every
year. The industrial and human wastes have made the water of our rivers and lakes unfit for
human consumption. The emission of smoke and poisonous gases from the chimneys and
vehicles has polluted the air beyond redemption.

There is a lot of hues and cry to save the planet Earth. Mere empty words without any real
follow-up actions will serve no purpose. The rising global warming and the degradation of the
environment must be stopped at once. Otherwise, this planet will no more be a pleasant place
to live on.

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