Sadly, but widely known, China faces a huge and threatening pollution problem. Fake backgrounds are put up for tourists to enable them to take a "nice" travel photo. Isn't that saying a lot about the environment there? Rivers and other waterways are changing into unnatural colors, children are swimming in polluted and algae-infested waters, dead fish float along the water, trash can be found in every nook and cranny. Clearly, changes, drastic and quick, need to be made to fix further damage.
Despite all of this, what I find to be most important, is having this thought inspire others to think back on their own actions. Do you litter, pour chemicals down the drain or batteries in the trash, don't pick up your trash when it happens to escape the trash barrel? Or do you show your care of the Mother Earth on a daily basis and put thought into your actions and how you do things?
The past is done with. There is only now and the future. But let's focus on the now and keep the future in our minds, but let's not jump too far ahead. It's time to think about our actions before it's too late. China may be known for its outrageous amount of pollution, but that can happen anywhere if you let it. This is something that must be stopped. This is something urgent. There's no longer the slim option of the lazy route of not always caring. The time is now.
Do you think this isn't possible in your own country, your own state, your own town or city? Just think, global warming is no lie and this kind of pollution is only making it immensely worse. Do you wonder why the days are still cold and the sight of snow is still possible with April 1st being this very week? Global warming is only putting its effect on Mother Earth, leaving us less and less protection from the threatening rays of the sun. Winters get colder and summers get warmer. If you are capable at all, don't let this get worse if you can help to do what is right.
Do you want to help save our Mother Earth or do you want to help kill it?
If you're still not convinced of this urgency or just find interest in seeing more compelling and heart-wrenching photos like the one above, check out this link:
http://www.earthporm.com/23-shocking-photos-reveal-bad-chinas-pollution-problem-become/
*Just keep in mind, this could be anywhere. It's all up to you.
-The Crunchy Granola Nut
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