How to Conserve the Environment

Conservation of the environment are at the top of environmental group's mind nowadays. As much attention as this subject gets from them, it gets just as much ignoring by the many people. Most of them feel compelled to help or contribute, yet few seldom do carry out their intentions. This is a very serious subject that needs to receive immediate and full attention from the government and the general public. Only they can truly make a difference.

Thus, ways to both parties involve in conserving the environment keen to maintain our country wide diversity of flora and fauna.

In developed countries and urban areas, the use of print, broadcast, and Internet media can be a great way to increase education and awareness by the government. By working with the media, government agencies can help spread their message, either by holding press briefings, issuing printed press releases, or even setting up online databases that can be used as information centers. Information centers can be useful tools to educate both the public and journalists about environmental concerns. Many media outlets may want to increase their coverage of environmental issues, but don't know where to find accurate information. Having a central information clearinghouse that is accessible to journalists and the public can be extremely useful.

Besides that, thirty percent of the world's population is under the age of eighteen. It is a wise step from the government to educate children and young adults first about environmental problems is crucial to long-term success. This will help them foster a sense of responsibility and "proactive citizenship," so that when they become adults they will make choices that help the environment rather than harm it. Many schools, however, do not currently teach their students about environmental issues. Integrating environmental education into current science classes or teaching environmental science as a separate discipline is one of the best ways to educate children and teens about environmental problems, particularly if the classes involve some sort of "hands-on" learning, like starting a garden or caring for an animal.

Furthermore, for the general public by making wise choices about how you live, and the amount of energy and natural resources you consume, you send a clear message to the world. Here are simple things you can do as a citizen to help protect the environment and save Planet Earth.

Every time you leave your car at home you reduce air pollution, lower greenhouse gas emissions, improve your health and save money to conserve the environment. Walk or ride a bicycle for short trips, or take public transportation for longer ones. In 30 minutes, most people can easily walk a mile or more, and you can cover even more ground on a bicycle, bus, and subway or commuter train. Research has shown that people who use public transportation are healthier