The environment is home to all living beings.
The environment includes both non-living and living things. The environment is important because it provides us everything that we need for living especially oxygen, food and medicine.
The Environment Day is held on June 5 each year. Trees protect our environment and therefore, it is our responsibility to protect trees. Some human activities have caused serious damage to the environment. If we cut down one tree we have to plant at least two trees.
Similarly, people must give attention to forest conservation. Forests are vital for the environment.
Soil conservation is also important for the environment. Soil erosion makes the ground infertile. It affects trees badly.
Waste management is a powerful way of protecting the environment. There must be proper disposal of waste.
Pollution is the biggest danger to the environment. Smoke, dust and harmful gasses cause air pollution. These causes of air pollution come mostly from industries and vehicles.
Plastics, vehicle oil, chemicals and pesticides cause water and air pollution.
Pollution causes global warming. Due to this pollution some animals have disappeared from the world. Saving the environment would certainly protect the extinction of many species. Many endangered species would also increase in population. Let’s protect our environment.
S.J Dulen Bandara
Grade 5
Asian Grammar School Matara