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56 Year Book of Environmental Science

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Nature reflects our nature
Thus the best way to fight fire in the Amazon is to prevent it from happening in the first place by controlling deforestation and agricultural activities . Setting fire intentionally can be more devastating and more difficult to control compared to the sudden wildland fire . Fighting fire can be important now , but for the long term , it is way more important to focus on preventing deforestation to a great extent . Still , a lot can be done to save the forest . No one would want the deadly combination of deforestation and climate change . Collectively great differences can be made and there is still time to push for change , hold power to account , and halt environmental destruction by taking considerably fast actions .
Gauri Shrestha Environmental Science
Batch 2017

SIMPLE SOLUTIONS FOR MAJOR POLLUTION

Plastic pollution is one of the most crucial factors affecting the environment , as quickly expanding the creation of dispensable plastic items overpowers the capacity of the world to manage them . According to the WHO , a developing country like Nepal faces challenges in the system of collecting garbage . Millions of animals are slaughtered by plastics consistently including birds and fish . Burning plastic waste looks like a solution to the waste problems in Nepal , this again contributes to the carbon emission . Therefore , the responsible authorities should create sustainable solutions for this chaos to save the environment .
Source : The Guardian
Since I am a responsible citizen and a student of environmental science , I have been always concerned about environmental issues . From my side , I am trying my best to manage the plastic waste in my surroundings . I utilized the wastages , like plastic bottles and jars , come from my home to plant flowers and vegetables . This can be done in terraces and needs only a small effort . Only my effort does not make a big difference however if

56 Year Book of Environmental Science