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It isn’t hard to realise that nature is that rainforests house a wide variety of
gradually disappearing, forest areas are living species and therefore contribute to
decreasing, oceans are being polluted, and biodiversity. By the year 2018, 17% of the
animals living in these terrible conditions Amazon rainforest was reported to have

are facing extinction. Climate change and been lost.
habitat loss pose larger threats than what
most of us understand. It’s never too late Agriculture is one of the many
to start taking precautions and do our part reasons why deforestation happens. We

for Mother Nature. should be aware that our dietary habits can
affect deforestation as the razed lands are
Malaysia is gifted with natural used as ranches for domesticated animals
Our Home, aquatic resources. While travelling to such as cattle which expel methane, one

islands like Pulau Redang and Pulau
of the many types of greenhouse gases.
Tioman, tourists are able to set eyes on
Thus, reducing the intake of beef would
Our the breathtaking coral reefs and real- be a great help. Even in Malaysia itself,
life sea turtles when snorkelling. Do you
overlogging is happening as more and
Responsibility know that coral reefs play a major role more land is needed to amass enough food

in the ocean’s ecosystem? Sadly though,
for the citizens. With this, wild animals
most coral reefs are deteriorating as the
condition remains unpleasant. Applying face extinction, and cultures are also
struggling to be preserved. Buying animal
Written by Goh Zhi Xin sunscreen containing Oxybenzone or products like ivory and fur should be

Octinoxate harms coral reefs. Instead of strictly prohibited as this results in animals
using these, why don’t we opt for a reef- getting killed intentionally just for human
Nature is a beautiful and magical being. After billions of years, it still remains friendly one? greed and materialism. We should use less
mysterious, with some parts still covered under a shawl, yet to be explored by humans. paper as well to prevent overlogging.
Forests, oceans, waterfalls, coral reefs, and animals of all kinds are mother nature’s Another troubling issue is plastic
creations, a spectacular gift that we should be grateful for. Imagine living in a world of bags. Turtles tend to mistake plastic As normal inhabitants living on

concrete, without a single glimpse of greenery, wouldn’t you find it dull and depressing? bags for jellyfish and try to consume Earth, it is our responsibility to protect

them, which often results in starvation. Mother Nature from being harmed any
Biodegradable and paper alternatives were further. By changing our habits for the
then introduced to minimise the use of better and acting accordingly, we are giving
plastic bags. However, reusable bags are a time for nature to heal itself. I’m sure no

better option for mitigating this issue. one will hope for the future generations
to learn all about these extraordinary
Widely known as the largest flora and fauna from the mere perspective
rainforest on earth, the Amazon rainforest behind a digital screen, with no natural

is one of the unfortunate victims of habitats or national parks left to visit, or
deforestation and climate change. One in the list of extinct animals getting longer
five of all bird and fish species are found than ever imagined. Thus, let us do our
in the Amazon rainforest, and Amazonian very best and hope for a better future!

rivers and streams respectively. This proves
Photo by Ch’ng Tze Ray
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