How can you as an individual contribute or make a difference to the management of
(a) forests and wildlife
(b) water resources, and
(c) coal and petroleum?
(a) Forests and Wildlife
o Stop Deforestation
o Stop hunting/ poaching of wild animals for their skin.
o Stop the conversion of forests land for use of human activities like building houses, industries etc.
(b) Water Resources
o Promote Rainwater harvesting
o Get leaking water taps repaired.
o Close taps while brushing teeth and while bathing when the bucket gets filled.
o Avoid discharge of wastes into rivers, lakes, etc.
(c) Coal and petroleum
o Use bicycle to cover short distances instead of using automobiles that run on petrol.
o Stop using coal as a fuel for cooking purpose and for producing fire in winters to warm the room.
o Use public transport for longer distances.