English Podcast Why Should We Have To Protect The Environment Learn English Podcast

hello everyone and welcome back to simple English podcast I'm Lisa your host and today we're diving into really important topic protecting the environment we hear about climate change pollution and deforestation all the time but why should we as individuals care and what can we actually do about it to help answer these questions I'm joined by Alex who's an environmental expert and passionate about sustainability don't forget to check out the free PDF file in the comment section below to get the full transcript and new vocabulary for this episode hi Alex thanks for joining us today hey Lisa thanks for having me I'm really excited to be here and talk about something that's so close to my heart awesome so let's not waste any time and jump right into it all right Alex think lot of people feel overwhelmed by all the talk about environmental problems from your perspective Ive why is protecting the environment so important you're right Lisa there's lot of information out there and it can be overwhelming but the truth is the environment affects everything in our lives we depend on nature for Basics like food water and clean air without healthy environment it becomes harder to live healthy life protecting it is really about protecting ourselves and future Generations that's great Point sometimes it feels like the the environment is something separate from us but we're really part of it right exactly we're part of the same system when we pollute the air we're breathing that air when we harm ecosystems we're affecting the food chain that we rely on so it's all interconnected one example is climate change as the planet warms we're seeing more extreme weather floods heat waves wildfires these events directly impact Our Lives our homes our food supply and even our health and we're already seeing those changes now right it's not just something that will happen in the future absolutely it's not future problem it's happening right now we're seeing glaciers melt rising sea levels stronger storms and more droughts in many parts of the world just look at the wildfires we've had recently these are warning signs that our environment is changing rapidly and we need to act now to slow it down so what are some of the most critical things we need to do to help protect the environment can regular people really make difference yes absolutely it can feel like individual actions are small but when millions of people make small changes it adds up one of the easiest ways to start is by reducing waste simple things like using reusable bags bottles and and containers can reduce the amount of plastic pollution in our oceans another important step is cutting down on energy consumption using energyefficient appliances turning off lights when you don't need them and supporting renewable energy sources are all effective ways to reduce your carbon footprint those are great tips but what about things we can't control like big Industries and corporations how do they fit into this that's good question big Industries do play huge role and they're responsible for large part of the world's pollution but change can happen when we as consumers demand more sustainable practices support businesses that use eco-friendly products or energy also it's important to use your voice vote for leaders and policies that prioritize Environmental Protection governments can create regulations that hold companies accountable and public pressure can push corporations to act more responsibly so it's combination of individual action and larger systemic changes exactly we need both to make real progress when individuals push for change it creates ripple effect that influences Industries and governments every action counts all right Alex now it's time for our fun fact segment can you share cool or surprising fact about the environment with us sure here's fun one did you know that sloths are great environmentalists they're so slow that algae grows on their fur this actually helps them blend into their surroundings and avoid predators and on top of that the algae in their fur helps purify the air by absorbing carbon dioxide so sloths are not only adorable but also doing their part for the planet that is amazing who would have thought sloths were so eco-friendly they're like tiny green Warriors and it just goes to show how Nature has its own systems for balance and we can learn lot from it well Alex thank you so much for sharing your insights with us today think you've really helped break down why protecting the environment is something we should all care about and you've shown that it's not as overwhelming as it seems thanks Lisa it was great to be here and hope listeners feel couraged to take small steps toward helping the environment every action we take matters no matter how small it may seem definitely so to our listeners let's remember whether it's reducing plastic use saving energy or pushing for larger policy changes we all have role to play in protecting the planet together we can make difference now it's time to learn some important vocabulary related to the topic environment sustainability definition the ability to maintain or preserve resources and ecological balance without depleting them for future Generations example sustainability means using energy sources like wind and solar power instead of fossil fuels to protect our planet biodiversity definition the variety of of plant and animal life in particular habitat or in the world as whole example the Amazon rainforest is home to incredible biodiversity with thousands of species found nowhere else deforestation definition the large scale removal of trees and forests often to make way for agriculture or Urban Development example deforestation in tropical areas is leading to to loss of habitat for many endangered species carbon footprint definition the total amount of greenhouse gases especially carbon dioxide that are emitted by human activities typically measured per individual or organization example you can reduce your carbon footprint by using public transport and recycling more renewable energy definition energy that comes from natural sources that can be replenished like sunlight wind and water example countries are investing in renewable energy like solar and wind power to reduce dependence on fossil fuels ecosystem definition community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as system example coral reefs are one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world supporting wide range of marine life pollution definition the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment causing damage to the Natural World example air pollution in major cities is serious health risk due to high levels of smog and particulate matter greenhouse effect definition the warming of Earth's surface due to gases in the atmosphere that trap heat like carbon dioxide and methane example the greenhouse effect is essential for life on Earth but too much can lead to global warming hope you learned something new and helpful today don't forget to leave comment what you think about thanks for tuning in to this episode of simple English podcast don't forget to subscribe and share with your friends we'll be back with more interesting discussions soon