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We have spent thousands of years fighting for our survival. Yet now
we have discovered that our planet is under threat and, to make matters
worse, it’s all our fault.
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The rainforests are dying, rare plant and animal species are
disappearing, rivers and seas are being contaminated, crops are failing to
grow, people are dying of hunger and the air is being polluted. It’s time
we woke up to these problems and started repairing the damage.
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One of the major problems is the destruction of the rainforests in
South America. They are home to half the world’s species and the
millions of people. Moreover, the rainforests clean the air by absorbing
carbon dioxide and giving out oxygen. The trees are being cut down for
paper or to make room for cattle farms. As a result, birds and animals
lose their homes and die. This destruction is also bringing about changes
in the climate, air pollution, flooding, drought and famine. If we continue
to burn and cut down the rainforests as we are doing now, the earth will
never be the same again.
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Another big problem is water pollution. Do you like swimming in
the sea or drinking a cool glass of water on a hot day? These simple
pleasures may soon become a thing of the past. Factories are polluting our
rivers and lakes with dangerous chemicals. Oil tankers are releasing
thick, black oil into our oceans. Tons and tons of industrial and domestic
waste are poured into our seas. Consequently, sea life is threatened with
extinction.
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Air pollution is another important issue. The cars and factories in and
around our cities are giving off dangerous fumes. In the past few years,
more and more people than ever before have developed allergies and
breathing problems. If we don’t do something now, our cities will become
impossible to live in.
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Fortunately, it is not too late to solve these problems. We have the
time, the money and even the technology to prepare the way for a better,
cleaner and safer future. We can plant trees and adopt animals. We can
create parks for endangered species. We can put pressure on those in
power to take action. Together we can save our planet. All we need to do
is open our eyes and act immediately.

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