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Name of the Student – Shreyan Sajit
Class & Section – PU-2 Science A
For what it’s Earth…
The Environment Is in Trouble — Let’s Wake Up
Hi everyone,
Let me ask you something — have you noticed how often we hear bad news about nature these days?
I have. And it’s not just news — it’s reality. Our planet is struggling, and it’s time we stop ignoring it.
Just recently, on May 25, a ship called MSC Elsa-3 sank off the Kerala coast. Now, thankfully, no lives were lost. But the sea may be polluted with oil and harmful waste, which is dangerous for fish, turtles, corals, and people who depend on the ocean.
And that’s not all.
A study in Global Change Biology showed that over 21% of the world’s oceans — that’s more than 75 million square kilometres — have darkened in the last 20 years. Why? Because of pollution, plastic, and climate change. Sea life will have less food if there is less sunlight below the surface. We suffer when marine life suffers.
Let me explain how human activity is harming the planet:
- 🌳 Animals are left homeless as a result of our forest destruction.
- 🐢 Our plastic waste finds its way into the ocean, where it is consumed by marine life and causes illness.
- 🌫️ We contaminate the air and water, which hinders the survival of all life.
Does that sound terrifying? Yes, it is. However, we can also be the ones to repair the damage if we caused it.
A Brighter Step Forward — And a Call for Mindfulness
There is some good news, so don’t worry.
This gives me hope: A 100 kW solar energy plant will be inaugurated at the Delhi office of the All India Women’s Conference (AIWC) on June 4, 2025. It’s happening as part of World Environment Day, and Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, will lead the event at 11:00 AM.
Now, this is what we need more of — clean, green solutions that don’t harm the Earth. The problem is that we don’t need to wait for major projects to get involved.
We can start something today, you and I. Indeed, today.
This week, try these five simple yet effective ideas:
🌱It’s like giving the Earth a gift when you plant a tree or take care of a plant.
💡 When you leave a room, turn off all lights and appliances. It is a minor habit that has a big impact.
🚲 Instead of driving a car for short trips, choose to walk or ride your bike; the air is cleaner and you’ll be healthier.
🙍 Instead of using plastic bags, bring your own. One less plastic bag can save a life.
💧 Avoid wasting water. Don’t use more than you need.
You can start changing things right away if you try even one of these.
And here’s something I really think: Being more mindful is the first step towards helping the environment.
If we pause and ask ourselves, “Do I really need this?” Am I wasting that? Naturally, our respect for nature grows. Additionally, we look after ourselves when we look after the Earth.
Thus, let’s start today, practice mindfulness, and show kindness.
For this world? We deserve better for our one and only home.