Environment

When we talk about our environment we mean everything in the world around us which can affect our lives. Why the environment needs your help Five basic needs of human beings from the environment are oxygen, water, food, shelter and warmth. We get these from... More

When we talk about our environment we mean everything in the world around us which can affect our lives. Why the environment needs your help Five basic needs of human beings from the environment are oxygen, water, food, shelter and warmth. We get these from the planet on which we live. ← We breathe oxygen from the air We get water from the rain which fills our lakes, rivers and creeks We get food from the plants, animals, fish and birds. We get warmth from the sun, fire, power (electricity, gas, oil) and our clothing. But over the years the human population has grown and grown. Everything living on the earth has basic needs. Humans have caused so many changes that many living things cannot get what they need We all need to try to change our ways to help the environment and ourselves. How you can help the environment Use less water ← Have showers rather than baths. Short showers use less water and also there is less use of energy to heat the water. Have 3 minute showers by wetting yours Less