There is no doubt that a possible mass extinction of animals and plants has become a global problem well recognised by governments and scholars. It has been proven by a series of research articles that extinctions are likely to cause disruptions in the natural food chain. This may further trigger a global food crisis. It is of utmost importance to protect species of animals and plants from becoming extinct, thereby preventing wide-spread hunger issues across the globe.
It is necessary to understand the reasons why some species may soon disappear for crafting solutions. For animals and plants surviving in natural forests, ongoing deforestations obviously lead to the destruction of their natural habitats. Species could hardly survive without a shelter which protect them from natural disasters. In addition, marine species feel the pain of living in water polluted by chemicals, which are produced by factories on land. Some chemicals are toxic to marine species due to their disruptions in organic reactions. Water pollution has always been an effective way to kill a wide range of living species. Furthermore, there are hunters murdering specific animals because of the high values of animal parts such as ivory. A systematic slaughtering of animals is the main cause of their struggling for survival.
Governments across the globe should unite and implement worldwide policies to combat deforestations, water pollution, and animal hunting. Permits should be obtained for any act of destroying woodlands so that government specialists can analyse its possible impacts before deciding whether the permit should be granted. A global standard of water pollution as regards to the acceptable levels of chemicals being dumped into the oceans should be set. Hunting for specific animals should be prohibited if its purpose is to obtain specific animal parts instead of meat production. These regulations should be strictly enforced by local authorities to protect the species from becoming extinct.
By preventing a mass extinction, not only a food crisis is avoided, but our future generations can also enjoy living in a vibrant and prospering environment. Instead of visiting museums to learn more about the disappeared species due to humans’ selfishness, children can watch how animals and plants behave in their natural habitats. The wide range of species on Earth is a global treasure which should be guarded for our next generations.