The impact of human activities on plant and animal species has been a growing concern over the past few decades. While there are some people who argue that it is too late to reverse the damage done, I believe that effective remedies can still be implemented to tackle this situation.
On the one hand, it is understandable why some individuals think that there is no way left to help this situation. First of all, the negative impacts done are quiet severe so it is hard to surmount this hardship. The reason for this believe is that several plant and animal species have become extinct; therefore, we cannot do anything to bring them back. For instance, the fate of the Caribbean Monk seal serves as a potent example of human’s negative impacts on animals, as they were intensely over-hunted by European settlers and fishermen for their blubber and skin, leading to their extinction by the mid-20th century. Besides, they believe that even if we take remedies to reduce humankind’s impact on the environment, it will not be enough to save the planet from catastrophic effects of climate change and other environmental issues. An example of this view is that reducing greenhouse gasses, while necessary, will not be adequate to prevent catastrophic climate change.
On the other hand, I maintain that efficient measures will still help to improve these challenges. Through careful planning, regulation, education, we can reduce human’s impacts on the environment as well as protect endangered species. For instance, in the 1980s, the giant panda was on the brink of extinction due to habitat loss and poaching. However, through a series of conservation efforts, the population of giant pandas has increased steadily. Moreover, by enacting stricter laws on using fossil fuels, unsustainable materials, also releasing waste, sewage into the environment, governments can ease this situation and help to improve the existence of plants, animals , and environment. In other words, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia has been severely impacted by human activities, however, with the incorporation between conservation organisations and governments, the number of Reefs has increased sharply as well as the awareness of citizens has raised. By working together, governments, organisations, and also individuals can find sustainable solutions to protect and preserve biodiversity.
In conclusion, while some individuals believe there is no way left to preserve plants and animals, I retain the idea that efficient and useful remedies can still help to improve this situation.