Can I end this essay with a question? (you dont need to read the whole thing) BTW I haven't editted yet?
Imagine this; one day in the near-future the Earth will be empty. No water, no oxygen, no plants, only a giant, non-biodegradable wasteland. As a result of this, all forms of life will be extinct; it is for that reason that many people are trying to prevent the above from happening. Everyone can help reduce the amount of pollution in our precious Earth. There is an endless amount of ways to help save the environment, from just picking up one piece of rubbish, to starting a worldwide organization. There are lots of different types of pollution and in each one there are many different things that cause it.
Probably, the most dangerous type of pollution is air pollution. We breathe in air every day, but if air pollution takes over, it’s easy to imagine what would happen. The ozone layer would wear away and it is the only natural barrier protecting the Earth from the Sun. Lots of people would get heart or respiratory problems. Global warming will be fed more and more, and as a result, the Earth will get warmer and warmer. It’s just like in The Lorax; the city of Thneedville is taken over by plastic objects, after all the trees are cut down to make thneeds (a wooly, multi-purpose jumper), and there are no real plants, just fake plastic ones. People in Thneedville have to buy oxygen to keep them alive. Air pollution is mainly caused by vehicle exhaust fumes, such as a car, bus, train or plane. Large factories that have chimneys also pollute the air; this shows just how inconsiderate some companies are. They would rather save money, than save the Earth and the generations to come. One way to save the environment is to use electric-powered vehicles; they produce about a quarter of the pollution an average car produces. You can always ride a bike or walk to nearby places. Using green energy to heat up things such as water, instead of gas, would also make a huge impact on the environment. Green energy is a type of energy generated by eco-friendly things, like solar panels for example. Solar panels use the Sun’s rays to generate power around a house. Other eco-friendly ways to generate energy is to use hydro-electricity (made by water turning a turbine), and wind turbines (made by the wind turning turbines).
Land pollution is caused by non-biodegradable garbage contaminating and deteriorating the Earth. It happens when rubbish, like plastic, that cannot disintegrate is thrown onto Earth. This sort of pollution is seen most obviously in landfills. Landfills are made up of rubbish that cannot be recycled. Once we run out of space for rubbish, what will happen next? Will we need to dump rubbish into the sea? Littering is also a big issue. In cities how many food wrappers, cigarette butts and pieces of chewed up gum can you see? It also happens because farmers and gardeners sprinkle toxic chemicals (fertilizer, pesticides, insecticides, etc.) onto soil. Small insects that eat the chemicals will die, animals that eat these small insects will also die, and, as a result, the whole food chain will be disrupted. Deforestation is also a main factor in causing pollution. Trees depend on carbon dioxide (C0²) to live, as they absorb it like humans eat food. Trees help humans and other animals a lot; trees enrich the Earth with oxygen, for humans to breathe in, they help humans and animals by providing wood for shelter and warmth. They also help save nutrients from being washed away. Unfortunately, people have cut down billions of trees and never planted new ones to replace them. This shows us how greedy we are, and how careful we need to be. But, fortunately, everyone can do something to help. To reduce the amount of litter, put rubbish in the correct bins (recycling, rubbish, glass, etc.) and pick up litter that you see on the streets. If everyone in the world did this, in the course of a year, two trillion, five hundred and fifty-five pieces (2,555,000,000,000) would have been picked up. Ask everyone around you to stop buying plastic as much and use recyclable or reusable materials. Start your own garden and use natural fertilizers, like compost or worm farm juice, after that, sell your own free-range vegetables to your neighbours, but stay clear of using plastic bags to store them in. Volunteer in an environment group such as KCC (Kiwi Conservation Club), there is probably a local group near you. Plant trees in local reserves with the permission of the Auckland City Council with your group.
Water covers 70% of the Earth, but only 3% is available to drink......................... AND SO ON
If we stop polluting the world as much as we do now, in the air, the land and in the water, our world would be a much safer and healthier environment to live in. If we reach everyone in the world’s hearts, our world would be a much better place to live in. All the kids in this generation are trying to. Can they depend on you?
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Hey Grandma, Charles is quite correct here, and I would have to catagorize your essay as purely persuassive. Personally, I think ending something with a question is designed to get the reader to think, in most cases about themselves, or their behavior, perfect for what you are trying to say. Here are a couple quotes you might find interesting for your essay too:
"The problems facing humanity today cannot be solved with the same level of conciousness that created them."
Albert Einstein
"The path we take today could ease anothers journey tomorrow."
Rachendra Pachaurie
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