In addition, trees help to reduce wind speeds hence making them less destructive to settlement areas. Natural Beauty The environment provides natural beauty for the amusement and relaxation of human beings. Environmental features like waterfalls, rivers, lakes, oceans, wildlife and forests offer soothing relaxation to the human psyche. For example, beautiful landscapes and a relaxed, cool atmosphere offer a conducive environment for the treatment of mental illness and post-traumatic stress disorders.
Supports Biodiversity The environment provides resources which support plants and animals. Resources, such as water, air and nutrients, ensure the survival of biodiversity. In return, biodiversity affects the natural cycle of elements like carbon and nitrogen, soil fertility, water purification, pest and disease cycles. This mutual dependability is essential for the sustenance of the ecosystem. Home to Human Beings All goods and services used by humanity come directly or indirectly from the Earth and its environment.
The environment helps to sustain human life by providing food, breathable air and natural resources. Because of the important nature of the environment, it is prudent to protect the environment from environmental degradation, pollution or any other harmful effects. Many experts believe some of the harm the planet has suffered can be reversed. The challenge is getting enough people to take drastic enough action to make a difference in a lifetime.
Ecosystem Importance Humanity's entire life support system depends on the well-being of all the species living on earth. Food Chain The food chain is an example of a useful part of the ecosystem. Natural Resources and Products Derived From Them Besides food, ecosystems provide several other natural resources useful for people. The most important are: Water - Water is important enough to be declared a human right by the United Nations pg.
Medicines - Many plants have been used as medicines for hundreds of years, and are even now exploited by modern pharmaceuticals, according to TEEB. Clothing - Clothes are produced from plants like wood pulp, cotton, hemp , jute or animal products like silk , wool, and leather, as listed by Natural Fibres ; in addition synthetic clothes are produced from petroleum products say Trusted Clothes. Wood - Wood from forests or plantations is used as fuel or in construction and furniture states TEEB.
Biofuels - Biofuels , like bioethanol, are extracted from wheat, corn or biomass crops like willow, according to Union of Concerned Scientists. Fossil fuels - Fossil fuels, such as coal, gas and crude oil used in transportation, energy generation and production of plastics and chemicals, depend on dead plant and animal biomass produced by previous ecosystems that are stored and accumulated over millions of years on earth, explains BBC Bitesize.
Quality of Air Trees produce oxygen when they produce their food through photosynthesis. Temperature Moderation TEEB says shade cast by trees and plants also moderates temperatures, making warm places cooler, and providing warmth in cold areas. Prevention of Disasters Natural ecosystems that are undisturbed can moderate severe events and limit their damage. Biodiversity Biodiversity is the sum of diversity at various levels: ecosystems, species, populations and genes. What Biodiversity Affects Biodiversity in terms of number of species and individuals or population size of a species can also impact many processes in its ecosystem such as: Natural cycling of elements, like nitrogen or carbon, and soil fertility Water purification and rainwater harvesting Pest and disease cycles Drought resistance of an area or forest.
Further Interconnections A recent scientific study in lists more interconnections between species, their size, and the ecosystem. Decrease in production of plants that changes and decreases number of animals and micro-organisms dependent on them Processes and flows of energy through the ecosystem Stabilization of entire ecosystems over time and space since more is better in this case. With decreasing species or individuals important functions they perform are lost.
Natural Beauty Another reason the environment is so important is because it is a source of natural beauty. Environmental Problems Affect Human Life When any ecosystem is off kilter, it impacts the entire planet. Threat of Environmental Degradation The deterioration of environment, often referred to as environmental degradation , threatens the earth's natural resources such as clean water supply, fossil fuels for energy, and food supply.
Climate Change G lobal warming caused by climate change can result in a rise in sea levels submerging coastal land, and thereby reducing and harming habitats of animals living by the coast as well as human settlements, explains the Department of Ecology in Washington State.
Pollution At present the environment is being threatened by increasing levels of pollution of air, water, land, noise, thermal, and light to name a few. Earth Is Humanity's Only Home All goods and services used by humanity come directly or indirectly from the earth and its environment. Seven Biggest Environmental Threats. By Vijayalaxmi Kinhal.
Why is Arbor Day Important. How Do Humans Affect the Environment? By Susan Patterson. Understanding the Importance of Conserving Electricity. Developing Sustainable Communities. By Sandra Ketcham. Impacts of Environmental Degradation. Nowadays, with increasing environmental awareness among the public, people around the world are coming together to fight for a greener future, and the effort has achieved great results.
As a pioneering member of environmental advocacy community, Better World International is always committed to improve and take care of our surrounding environment, by providing practical tips to its members on the things they can do to live more sustainably and save the Earth. Facebook Twitter Instagram. Photo Credit: JET.
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