The earth is beautiful depends on you

Pinkie 2022-11-03 20:10:28

Before watching this documentary, I didn't know that there are so many surprising places in this world, and I even thought that the world in front of me had achieved the ultimate, and I no longer needed any force to make any changes. However, after watching this film, I have more desires - I want to go to South Africa, I want to go to South America, I want to go to Mexico..., to go to places where civilization has not been developed, to places where civilization has declined. Measure the world step by step, so that the mind no longer focuses on one point, or a simple face, but the whole world.

Dubai, one of the largest construction sites in the world, made me believe that anything is possible. In this country that makes the impossible possible, there are artificial islands in the sea, a skyscraper taller than a single one, and snowy roads in the middle of the desert. Dubai is a resource-poor country, but its wealth through oil has enabled it to trade millions of tons of raw materials and human resources from around the world. Dubai has no agricultural land, but can import food; Dubai has no water source, but it can desalinate seawater at a huge cost; Dubai has abundant sunshine, but without solar panels, it can still be bright all night. The world is becoming more and more exaggerated, and the wildest dreams can come true. Dubai is the ultimate imitation development in the West. From the 8,000-meter-high totem to the complete modern society, it has surprised the world. It is like a symbol of global wealth. At the same time, the residents in the other corner of the world are worrying about drinking water every day; at the same time, the residents in the other corner of the world are still slashing and burning. Civilization may have given us so many incredible revelations that we have to believe in the infinite power of human beings. Indeed, there is no place in the world that is farther from nature than Dubai, but no place is more reliant on nature than Dubai. This city just follows the development model of developed countries, and every trace and every inch of such a development model is violent consumes the power of nature. Therefore, what we should understand more now is that we are depleting the reserves of nature and destroying the life cycle given by God.

The story of Rapa Nui, the inhabitants of Easter Island, may be more reflective. The most remote inhabitants in the world exploited the island's resources to the fullest, leaving nothing behind, and their civilization disappeared. The tallest palm tree in the world once stood here, but now it's gone. The real mystery of Easter Island is not the strange statues on the island, it is why the local islanders did not remedy it in time, it is just a legend, but it is closely related to our current situation, the environment we live in is facing such problems: cities such as Dubai , or the country is developing on a large scale, and such development needs to consume the most primitive reserves of nature, and these reserves cannot be regenerated and recycled, and our world cannot be left for only 20 years, or 50 years in the future, our world will continue to exist for hundreds of years, thousands of years, or even hundreds of millions of years. Our development all the time depends on nature. If the reserves of nature are exhausted, what will happen?

Since humans appeared on the earth 200,000 years ago, our civilization is only 3,000 years old, and it was only 600 years ago that the world had the first city. From the generation of the first fire, which liberated human beings from basic farming power, to the oil that liberated human beings from the constraints of time, allowing some people to enjoy unprecedented comfort. We are in this 200,000-year history, but I occupy all the living space, and I am changing it, making it happen. At this time, we are here to be the protagonists, benefiting from the legacy of the earth's 4 billion years, although only 2 billion years old, But we have changed the face of the world, albeit with weaknesses. But we have taken all habitats, conquered all lands, and no creature has ever tried to do it. Indeed "life is a miracle, the world is a miracle".

The environment we depend on for survival has also begun to change because of our rapid development. In the atmosphere, the main air currents have changed direction, the rain cycle has been altered, and the geographic climate has been altered. Low-lying islands, such as the Maldives, will bear the brunt of inundation. Every day, glaciers are melting and coral reefs are decreasing. It seems that these have nothing to do with us, but the ecological chain of the whole world is being broken and the ecological balance is changing. This is not only a matter for scientists, but also for us.

We are dealing with the sophistication around us without putting ourselves into a broader perspective to see the world. We can not only do the things in front of us, but in our spare time, we can join some organizations and participate in some activities to let more people understand the plight of our living environment. Our country has a complex and changing terrain. Yes, we can learn from the excellent experience of some countries, make use of nature, and live in harmony with nature. In the desert areas of the west, we can also build solar power plants; on the southern coast, we can build wind power plants like Denmark. Adapt measures to local conditions and change according to the situation. What matters is not what has passed, but what we have. What are we waiting for? We not only need to change the environment, but also maintain the environment, so that the benefits of both parties will continue forever, and let’s add a little strength to the environment on which we live.

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  • Narrator: We know that the solutions are there today. We all have the power to change. So what are we waiting for?

  • Narrator: The cost of our actions is high. Others pay the price without having been actively involved. I have seen refugee camps as big as cities,sprawling in the desert. How many men, women and children will be left by the wayside tomorrow? Must we always build walls to break the chain of human solidarity, separate peoples and protect the happiness of some from the misery of others?

    Narrator: It's too late to be a pessimist. I know that a single human can knock down every wall. It's too late to be a pessimist. Worldwide, four children out of five attend school. Never has learning been given to so many human beings. Everyone, from richest to poorest, can make a contribution. Lesotho, one of the world's poorest countries, is proportionally the one that invests most in its people's education. Qatar, one of the world's richest states, has opened its doors to the best universities. Culture, education, research and innovation are inexhaustible resources. In the face of misery and suffering, millions of N.G.O.'s prove that solidarity between peoples is stronger than the selfishness of nations. In Bangladesh, a man thought the unthinkable and founded a bank that lends only to the poor. In barely 30 years, it has changed the lives of 150 million people around the world. Antarctica is a continent with immense natural resources that no country can claim for itself, a natural reserve devoted to peace and science. A treaty signed by 49 states has made it a treasure shared by all humanity.

    Narrator: It's too late to be a pessimist. Governments have acted to protect nearly two percent of the world's territorial waters. It's not much, but it's two times more than 10 years ago. The first natural parks were created just over a century ago. They cover over 13% of the continents. They create spaces where human activity is in step with the preservation of species, soils and landscapes. This harmony between humans and nature can become the rule, no longer the exception. In the United States, New York has realized that nature does for us. These forests and lakes supply all the drinking water the city needs. In South Korea, the forests have been devastated by war. Thanks to a national reforestation program, they once more cover 65% of the country. More than 75% of paper is recycled. Costa Rica has made a choice between military spending and the conservation of its lands. The country no longer has an army. It prefers to devote its resources to education, ecotourism and the protection of its primary forest. Gabon is one of the world's leading producers of wood. It enforces selective logging, not more than one tree every hectare. Its forests are one of the country's most important economic resources, but they have the time to regenerate. Programs exist that guarantee sustainable forest management. They must become mandatory. For consumers and producers, justice is an opportunity to be seized. When trade is fair, when both buyer and seller benefit, everybody can prosper and earn a decent living. How can there be justice and equity between people whose only tools are their hands and those who harvest their crops with a machine and state subsidies? Let's be responsible consumers. Think about what we buy.

    Narrator: It's too late to be a pessimist. I have seen agriculture on a human scale. It can feed the whole planet if meat production doesn't take the food out of people's mouths. I have seen fishermen who take care what they catch and care for the riches of the ocean. I have seen houses producing their own energy. 5,000 people live in the world's first ever eco-friendly district, in Freiburg, Germany. Other cities partner the project. Mumbai is the thousandth to join them. The governments of New Zealand, Iceland, Austria, Sweden and other nations have made the development of renewable energy sources a top priority. I know that 80% of the energy we consume comes from fossil energy sources. Every week, two new coal-fired generating plants are built in China alone. But I have also seen, in Denmark, a prototype of a coal-fired plant that releases its carbon into the soil rather than the air. A solution for the future? Nobody knows yet. I have seen, in Iceland, an electricity plant powered by the Earth's heat geothermal power. I have seen a sea snake lying on the swell to absorb the energy of the waves and produce electricity. I have seen wind farms off the coast of Denmark that produce 20% of the country's electricity. The U.S.A., China, India, Germany and Spain are the biggest investors in renewable energy. They have already created over two and a half million jobs. Where on Earth doesn't the wind blow? I have seen desert expanses baking in the sun. Everything on Earth is linked, and the Earth is linked to the sun, its original energy source. Can humans not imitate plants and capture its energy? In one hour, the sun gives the Earth the same amount of energy as that consumed by all humanity in one year. As long as the Earth exists, the sun's energy will be inexhaustible. All we have to do is stop drilling the Earth and start looking to the sky. All we have to do is learn to cultivate the sun.

    Narrator: All these experiments are only examples, but they testify to a new awareness. They lay down markers for a new human adventure based on moderation, intelligence and sharing. It's time to come together. What's important is not what's gone, but what remains. We still have half the world's forests, thousands of rivers, lakes and glaciers and thousands of thriving species. We know that the solutions are there today. We all have the power to change. So what are we waiting for?

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