Essay: Let’s Be Together and Make a Difference

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Our mother Earth is an incredible planet in this whole universe and it’s home to all living beings. In the midst of nature’s charm, every living being discovers a chime of gratitude. At the same time, the 0cean reminds us that no matter where on Earth we live, we are all connected to the sea. The ocean is our planet’s life support system. Every second breath we take in comes from the ocean. Did you know that ocean gives us more than half the oxygen we breathe, and absorbs much of the carbon we put into the atmosphere? Not only this, our entire climate depends on the ocean.

In today’s fast-paced world, which is full of technology, most people know that lots of harm has been done to our Planet. The world and our planet were not always like this. Change came slowly since the time humans have existed on the Planet Earth. These changes were made for the betterment of human existence but a lot of them have caused big problems that are clearly visible. We all know that our planet is in danger and we have to act on this.

We should thank all the environmentalists, campaigners, scientists, and global organizations that are making efforts to make people around the world aware of these problems and are calling for change. To make a change, we have to do things mindfully and be a team. If we don’t change the way we are living, we will soon be heading towards disaster. We need a healthier, safer, fairer world for everyone, full of abundance and joy. To achieve this mission we need to get faster. We need more and more people to join the race right now. This is not about 2030, it’s about today.

So, let us all make small contributions to achieve our aim:

• Reduce your electricity consumption
• Encourage planting of trees
• Reduce paper use and save trees
• Practice the ‘3R’ strategy
• Ensure water conservation
• Attend or do educational events and watch documentaries about climate change and the environment
• Opt for electric vvehicles
• Understand your carbon footprint
• Switch to electric vehicles

Without any doubts, many people have started taking actions and are trying to undo the harm done to the planet. We must realise the great power and responsibility we have, as humankind. So let us stop thinking small as our mission is as big as the ocean. Let us roll up our sleeves because lots and lots more is still to be done, so let’s be together and start making sustainable choices which will lead to a safer, cleaner, greener and healthier planet for all the present living beings and future generation.

Let’s be together and make a difference!

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About the author:

10-years-old Leisha Sabharwal is a student at the Pathways School in Noida, India and the founder of “Saving Earth Club.” Inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs), the initiative aims to raise awareness about how people are harming the planet and encourage people to take small initiatives to protect it. Leisha dedicates herself tirelessly to educating her friends and family about the significance of environmental protection, inspiring them to make small changes in their everyday routines to minimize their footprint. She also wrote three books and launched a petition to save the planet.