The planet Earth looks like a shiny, blue marble in space
but it is definitely more than just a floating blue rock. Our planet is full of
natural wonders, thriving with life forms of all kinds – from small insects to
giant trees in the rainforests. We only have one livable planet in our galaxy
and it is just right that we exhaust all efforts to take care of it.
The problem is – our planet is slowly dying. It is not a
quick death, which is why no one is in panic. But the truth is, the planet has
been degrading with each decade. Scientists have recently theorized that the
Earth is undergoing its 6th mass extinction. In the past, mass
extinctions were caused by asteroid collisions but this time, it is because of
human activities. Unfortunately, deforestation, mining, fossil fuels and carbon
emissions are among the top reasons why the environment is becoming more and
more toxic.
Some of the most notable signs that our planet is in the
midst of destruction includes extinction of several animal species, insects
that are dying at record rates, an unbalanced ecosystem, warming oceans, rising
sea levels and extreme weathers. All these have been felt happening in our
planet in the last decade and it will definitely get worse if we don’t make big
changes.
Because of the current state of our environment, many people
have made a commitment to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Going green has
become such a hot trend this past couple of years. From more vegan diets to
zero waste living, there are now several lifestyle trends that advocate more
eco-conscious ways.
If you are an earth-friendly eco warrior too, then you most
likely have developed your own eco-friendly habits.
How much do you know about
our environment and the green lifestyle? Only a true eco warrior can pass this
quiz!
