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by Prakriti Dhakal | 25-07-2017 21:56
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Environmental Problem!! Natural Resource Depletion! Nature around us gives the materials and components, huge biodiversity and geodversity which are essential for survival and satisfying our needs but we are using resources beyond the rate of replacement. We can define resource depletion as a term used to describe the resources in a country or area being used up and has no more of current use it includes depletion of resources such as trees, oil, fish, fossil fuel, minerals etc. Once these resources excessive used to the extent that they cannot be replace in time to fulfil the needs of mankind in time, they become exhausted and may eventually disappear from the earth altogether. Its causes can be classified as: Over population Non equitable distribution Overuse Deforestation Erosion Habitat degradation leads to the loss of biodiversity Aquifer depletion Pollution or contamination of resources Industrial development and so on... WHY RESOURCES ARE UNDER PRESSURE? Due to increase in the complexity of technology enabling natural resources to be extracted quickly and efficiently, a rapid increase in population, this leads to greater demand for natural resources. Cultures of consumerism. Materialistic views lead to the mining of gold and diamonds to produce jewellery, unnecessary property for human life advancement. Excessive demand often leads to conflicts due to intense competition, non-equitable distribution of resources. It ultimately impacts on our day to day living by imbalance in nature, shortage of materials, and struggle for existence, slackening of economic growth so now rather to make tea talk on its problems we need to move on ultimate solutions that can be starting from you by reducing food and water wastage, reduction in the use of automobiles. |
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Prakriti, thank you for your report. Good definition of resource depletion and well classified causes. So how is the resource depletion in your country? Please tell us more how the situation is in your country.
Posted 04-08-2017 01:21
Hi Prakriti! Thanks for sharing your view on resource depletion:)
Your report well covers various causes of resource depletion. As you said, it will affect not only industry, but ultimately threathen our daily life. In that sense, every individual should participate in using resources with more consideration. Thanks for great report!
Posted 31-07-2017 22:59
You are right Prakriti, we must understand that our materialism will lead to doom. As mahatma Gandhi pointed out, the planet has enough to satisfy every man's need but not every man's greed. It is human green that needs to be controlled to curb resource depletion and ensure a sustainable future.
Posted 27-07-2017 02:13
Overall growth in economy, population and technology is creating more demand for resources than their supply. This, in turn, is putting a strain on the environment, health and even international relations( in terms of conflicts). You very rightly pointed out that all this ultimately deteriorates our quality of life and we get occupied in the struggle for existence. Yes, let's reduce/minimise or rather stop wastage of resources and also advocate for the same through our various campaigns, social media and print media.Thanks for the report.
Posted 26-07-2017 02:37
Well said. This is a serious issue that needs addressing. My attention is drawn to this issue because where I'm from, in Liberia, natural resources are being extracted and exported without the citizens benefiting from the proceeds generated. In the nearby future, when climate change and other factors come into play, these people and their children will be the same ones affected. Therefore, we need to engage in advocacy and propose solutions to the relevant authorities.
Posted 25-07-2017 23:01