Letter from nature to humanity (5)

Dear Humanity

Everyday you are hurting me! Over the past centuries you have made so many advancements. I am thrilled that your lives are easier and you can get things done more efficiently, however, I feel that you are taking advantage of me. At the beginning of time you used to appreciate everything I provided you with. You would thank me and were careful not to waste anything. Now, you take everything for granted and only want to benefit yourself. The population is increasing, due to our advanced technology and medicine. I think that is great, but it is creating larger cities meaning more pollution. Not only have people stopped caring for each other, but they have stopped caring for me.
I am special and unique from all the other planets. I have vast oceans, soaring mountains, deserts, and diverse plants and animals. These, unfortunately, will not last forever. Many humans take what they want from me and cannot put it back or return it to me. Through killing trees and animals you are taking something away and failing to replace. If you cut down a tree, plant a new one. You may be unaware, but every day you are releasing hazardous chemicals which make it harder and harder to breath. I have given you all I can to survive, like water, oxygen, and food. Just remember to take care of my resources, they are not going to last forever. You have been warned before, “Don’t harm the land, the sea, or the trees until we have marked the servants of our God with a seal on their foreheads.” (Revelation 7:3)
Luckily, scientists are not the only ones who are noticing these damages. Ordinary people are starting to see the risks of not taking care of me. More and more people are caring and doing all they can to save me. I appreciate it when people take notice and think about their actions. Simple things like recycling, conserving energy by turning off the lights when you leave the room, unplugging appliances, and turning off the water when you brush your teeth or wash the dishes, will make a big difference to me. It’s important not to waste water. You’d be surprised by how much water you save by limiting yours showers to fewer than five minutes. If you must drive a car, try to carpool, if possible take your bike or walk. You will be saving money, getting exercise, and keeping the air fresh and clean. Take advantage of the technology we have now, use the internet, send e-mails, use less paper and invest in appliances that use less energy.
Not everything can last forever, and that includes me. Please don’t speed up the process. This is just a warning that trouble may be ahead if you don’t change your ways. Only you can solve my problems and I want you to be aware of what you have done and how you can help. I know you do not want to contaminate me, but some people still are. I love how everyday you are putting more thought into conserving my resources. I do appreciate what you have done so far. I cannot prevent you from doing anything, but I want you to consider how you’re actions are affecting me. Next time, think about your great grandchildren. I know you do not want to see them suffer. Don’t you want them to see my natural beauty and experience the same things you have?


Good Luck,
Nature