Since the industrial revolution in the 18th century, the increase in human activities has posed negative consequences to plant and animal species, causing pollutions and depriving their habitats. As this issue escalates, many environmentalists state that the problem is irreparable, thinking that it is too late to do anything. Yet, others and I believe that effective measures cane be taken to improve this situation. This essay will discuss both arguments, evaluating the future sustainability of our ecosystem.
The increased attention brought on the sustainable development goals published by the United Nations and the growing public awareness indicate the severity of the issue. Globally, governments and organizations has taken action to mitigate and resolve negative effects for organisms, such as the Paris agreement, Copenhagen agreement, and the Kyoto Protocol. All these resolutions present the idea that the problem could be improved by enforcing effective measurements. Studies have shown that over the past few years, human invasion of animal and plant habitat has decreased significantly, regulating harms and conducting protections. These approaches therefore highlight the improvement in the current status.
However, there is a number of people who believe that it is too late to do anything about this problem. Tuvalu, an island nation in the pacific currently suffers from the coastal erosion led by human activities and rising sea levels, threatening plants and animals but also its people. Due to its urgency, parts of its population have given up in the mitigation and adaptation strategies, seeking for migration in other regions.
The negative consequences brought by human activities significantly influenced our plant and animal species. Although some argues that the issue is irreversible, majority of the population still thinks that humanity as a whole could tackle this pressing issue. Acknowledging that, I sincerely hope for a more sustainable future.