Do we have an obligation to try to preserve natural resources, endangered specie

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Do we have an obligation to try to preserve natural resources, endangered species, and the environment? Why or why not? If so, what should we do? What sacrifices are appropriate to make today, in an effort to preserve resources for the future? Making application to today’s situation, how should we deal with uncertainties related to climate change: specifically, unclear costs, timing, and magnitude of climate change manifestations? Some argue that addressing poverty worldwide, as well as within the US, is the best defense for an uncertain future. What do you think about this?

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I think we have an obligation to preserve our natural resources and our environment,since we are living in it as well.I dont want to run out of water and food,and be a witness to natural disasters,which takes my and millions of others houses,including animals.It is our duty to take small steps to keep our environment cleans and saving our natural resources.Small steps like not littering on roads,not using plastic bags,throwing waste in the right section,so that it can be recycled,not wasting water by keeping the tap running,also using more public transport to save fuel and also its harmful effects on the environment,saving electricity etc. These small steps can make a huge difference to the environment. “Preserving what exists” on its own is already a pretty important reason for conservation of endangered species. The creation of mankind I believe is to take care of the earth.And unlike many other human impacts, once a species is gone, it is gone forever; there is no turning back. With local extirpations we can do reintroductions if we see negative effects, but extinctions are irreversible. But there are at least two other reasons to conserve endangered species: Especially with top predators, they often need a fully functional ecosystem at all the lower trophic levels to survive. So they act as a kind of “umbrella species” (or flagship species). If you ensure that they survive, you simultaneously conserve the whole ecosystem with them. Remove the top predators (and mega-herbivores) and the ecological degradation is often nor seen until the whole ecosystem falls apart and nothing can be done to fix it. Higher biodiversity leads to greater stability in ecosystems. Our own survival as a species is dependent on a functioning ecosystem on many levels. When an animal goes extinct, it is gone forever. Even if people do not yet know the direct benefits a certain species offers, it is important to preserve that species to allow for further research. Within the food chain, predators help maintain balanced populations of other types of animals. This balance is important to produce the healthy vegetation and adequate water supplies, which humans rely on. If one species is lost, it can create a domino effect in the animal kingdom, which causes threats to other species' populations. Innumerable medicines have been and can be developed from plant products, but many of these plants could go extinct before we can ever discover this. The neem tree of India alone has hundreds of uses. If we want to do our part to curb the animal extinction rate, we should avoid using products that are harmful to the environment. Many corporations harvest food and other resources in a way that negatively impacts the habitats of endangered species.We should look for products made from recycled materials. Avoid products made form things like ivory, tortoise shell, and coral. We all should also stay away from anything made from tiger fur or the fur of another endangered animal. Many of the agricultural practices used by big food companies are harmful to the environment and endangered species. If you want to do your part to help, strive to buy local food. We should be on the lookout for grocery stores who buy from local farmers as well as farmer's markets in your town. Smaller farms generally do less environmental damage and are often more committed to sustainable, ethical farming practices. We should make an effort recycle products like cans, cardboards, and plastics. We should also try to switch over to reusable products. Go for cloth napkins over paper ones, for example, and not buying products made from materials that are not biodegradable. We can also become politically involved by joining an organization dedicated to animal rights and welfare. Greenpeace, PETA, and the National Wildlife Foundation are a few organization that strive to mobilize politically to protect endangered species. We can help an organization by simply becoming a member, donating a small fee once a year. Due to time limit,remaning questions can be asked as another question,they will be answered,tankyou for your cooperation

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