WHY DO WE NEED NATURE?

In the eyes of many Nature is essential for the survival of the human race. Its forest areas provide recreation, a habitat for fowl and beast, absorbs harmful Carbon Dioxide and exhales ingredients essential to maintaining proper oxygen content for continuing the evolution of our species.

As an example, walking in the woods of Nova Scotia is a thankful and almost spiritual experience. To breathe in the silence of nature, appreciate the scent of beauty and enjoy the fruits of creation in its lakes, streams and the tinkling of poplar leaves during the autumn. Without a doubt, this experience and the presence of wildlife enhance an escape from the stress of our everyday lives

A critical observation is that too often political issues mar reasoning. Witness the 1997 debate and approval of the Kyoto Accord. An inordinate amount of emphasis was placed on posturing. I.e. Were countries realistically capable of reducing 6% of their 1990 level pollution emissions by the year 2012? Were they truly achievable as a valid possibility? And why did major world polluters opt out of this remarkable agreement? Sadly, such confusion is often presented to the world of public opinion.

And so much money and time is wasted on endless jostling, arm-twisting, unnecessary meetings and luncheons or supper occasions with mind-boggling debate while the earth turns. Why is it we exude so much verbosity while this fine earth is spinning out of control from wasteful emissions of technical grandeur; having a need for the best car, or plane along with the development of the most modern architect in our modern cities?

We require re-commitment, more focus on preventing our natural outdoors to be forgotten and to preserve it to the fullest. Sometimes deviations to side issues almost seem like a plot to foster indecisiveness among international experts. No wonder indifference takes place within the general population.

Will industrial nations simply downgrade their environmental-spew' by simply abusing allowable credits and download into developing nations? Especially those who are hungry for job-creating opportunities, and badly needed dollars for their economy. Why have we often descended into irrelevance about doing the right thing?

Believers think we should accept a balance by allowing industry in areas of high unemployment and exacting a fair percentage of net profits for ongoing recreational development. Such was accomplished in the city of

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• next page >>

---

Add your voice

Know something about Essays: Nature?
We want to hear your view. Write now!