Teens views: Should we go green?

Yes

Should we grow green?

Nowadays everywhere you see a common slogan which says "GO GREEN". It has become a hot and popular subject in schools, colleges and everywhere. But the question is should we go green? Yes, we should go green. It is the duty of every citizen to save their environment and save the planet. With global warming becoming a big issue for us, it is we who has to save the planet.

With growing industrialization, everyday we hear about pollution everywhere, increasing temperature, which is directly or indirectly affecting us. Global warming is a biggest problem for us, which is slowly digging a grave for us. With the increased curbing of trees, we humans have created a problem for our self. And now, we are realizing the consequences, which is very dangerous even to imagine. Our people are working hard to find a solution to this problem of global warming. Many assumptions are being made that due to global warming, the world is going to end soon. But instead of making predictions, we have to start working for the problem. Every one has to contribute their maximum effort to save the planet.

Let's point out some steps to go green:

The first and foremost thing is reduce the consumption of plastic. In fact stop the plastic consumption mainly plastic bags. In America, the consumption of plastic bags has been banned totally and they have started using reusable bags or paper bags.

Recycle every item, like plastic bottles, containers, as much as you can. See to it that recycling bins are accessible everywhere and point out the items, which can and which cannot be recycled.

Create a healthy environment. It is our duty to plant as many trees as you can. Because trees make the environment healthy. The major reason of global warming is due to deforestation. Man has been cutting trees for his personal use, and now the impact is global warming. people should take a decision of planting one plant/tree every week.

Minimize the use of artificial lighting. Switch off the lights, A/c and other electrical appliance when you are not using it.

Avoid using private transport and start using public transport and for small distances prefer walking because it is beneficial for the health as well.

There has been awareness among people now to save the environment and the planet from the destruction of global warming. Government and many institutions are coming up with innovative ideas to solve this problem.

So this is a humble request to one and all, to make the world the way it was created by god. Do not destroy his creation because sooner or later it will destroy us, so treat the nature as your mother and she will treat you as a child. Save the world before it is too late and the chances of survival go null. Save the environment and save the planet. Please plant trees and Go green.

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