Solutions

Our country, Philippines, is a country rich with natural resources. Almost all our necessities come from the environment. As time goes by, it is gradually destroyed by a lot of factors. We all know that human activities are the common cause, yet some people still do illegal things just for their own benefit. One example is the mining in Lutopan, Toledo City, Cebu.

 

In recent  years,  the community has  experienced  massive floods, forest denudation, and  other  environmental  problems,  which  resulted  in the  disturbance  of  fragile  ecosystems  in the community. As concerned citizens of the country, what can we do about it? Are we just gonna let this issue pass by? Of course not. We came up with practical solutions for them.

 

1. Bring back what was lost. Participate and join in organizations promoting environmental awareness. Join tree-planting activities, clean-up drives, and other activities that will contribute in environment restorations.

2. Start it with yourself. Abide laws and find ways to help one another in doing so.

3. Spread the word. If you have friends or relatives planning to go on the mining industry, tell them to STOP. Tell them what you have learned and explain them the different consequences if they will do it.

4. Prevention is better than cure. Since we all know that mining can bring a lot of health problems, stay away from the dangerous areas and always remind the people around you to be aware of it.

5. Step up. If you can see that your barangay is not doing anything for the environment, make the move and tell them about what's happening. Bring other people to help you so that they will be more convinced.

 

These are just a few ways that we can do. I am sure that each one of us has our own unique way. Our environment is a very precious thing, and let us all work together to maintain its beauty. Always remember that no one will dare to do something if you won't start it with yourself. So start now and make a move.