Climate change is a reality that almost everyone knows about though there are a few deniers. Protecting the earth's environment needs more than just planting trees. From forest conservation to wildlife preservation, using renewable energy sources to creating me efficient technology based upon sustainable practices are just few of the things that can be done to protect the environment. From the legislative point, more stringent laws protecting the natural environment as well as levying harsher penalties for causing pollution and environmental degradation should be enacted and imposed. Environmental protection needs to be taken from grassroots levels and governments should invest in creating awareness about the same. Protecting the natural flora and fauna requires both strict laws as well as an insight to create mass movements so that every individual feels responsible for them and acts as a guardian of the environment. Fighting the coal industry alone is not sufficient if proper alternate employment is not provided to those who are solely dependent on it for their livelihood. Mining should be done diligently and coal usage slowly phased out to more sustainable energy sources. The earth has enough for everyone's needs and everyone should act to protect it.
