The 7 Environmental Principles

1.) Nature knows best.

This is the most basic principle of all the principles featured in this blog. We humans have to understand
nature and follow its rules, because if we want to ensure a continuous and steady supply of resources,
one must not go against natural processes. If we, humans, caused any disruption in the cycle of nature,
this can bring imbalance to our ecosystem.

2.) All forms of life are important

Each organism plays a fundamental role in nature. It is easy to appreciate the beautiful organisms like
butterflies, especially if one knows their important role in pollination. The giant ones like elephants, the
whales, the alligators – are the ones we respect mixed with fear or wonder and the products they
produce. But when it comes to unlovely, squirmy, and troublesome creatures, this principle is unusually
overlooked.

3.) Everything is connected to everything else

In an ecosystem, all biotic and abiotic components interact with each other to ensure that the system is
sustained. Any intrusion from outside may cause an imbalance and collapsing of the system.

4.) Everything changes

The environment is constantly changing. Organisms also develop through time. However, with our
current technology, we have affected these natural changes that these changes now causes problematic
events to us. Humans should rethink their relationship with the environment. Because what we believe
that is beneficial to the environment often turn out to be catastrophic.

5.) Everything must go somewhere

Everything ends up elsewhere. It doesn’t just disappear. For example, if you throw a piece of candy
wrapper away, it disappears from sight but does not cease to exist. It ends up elsewhere. Gases released
in the atmosphere may spread but it will end up a component of the atmosphere and can be brought
down by rains. Any particular type of waste should always be a concern to us. It may be a pollutant or a
resource depending on certain factors. Be a responsible person and throw your trash in a proper place.

6.) Ours is a finite earth

Earth’s resources can be classified as either renewable or non-renewable. Renewable resources are
those that can be easily replenished by natural cycles (e.g. water, air, plants, animals) while non-
renewable resources are those that cannot be replenished through natural cycles. Although renewable
resources can be replenished, it is important to understand that these are renewable only if they are not
overused and not destroyed from factors such as pollution.

7.) Nature is beautiful and we are stewards of God’s creation!

Among all creatures, humans are the only ones made in God’s image and have been given the right to
have dominion over all His creations. Being the most intelligent and gifted with reason, humans are
capable of manipulating creation to their own advantage. Yet, creation exists not to be ravaged or
abused but to be taken care of. Humans cannot exist without nature. They are co-natural with the
environment they live in. If the environment they live in is destroyed, with it will go Homo Sapiens.

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