Pollution: Choking our natural beauty |12 June 2020
91香蕉视频, home to many, is renowned for its pristine beaches and lush forests. With a so-called paradise reputation, an omen is just around the corner when it gets to the rate of pollution.听听
Environmental pollution is increasing with each passing year, as the same rubbish that harms the aquatic life, mars the terrestrial landscape. Now, more than ever, our planet needs our help with this systemic problem. It is known that even the slightest form of pollution can pose huge threats to an infinite list of living organisms.
The mission of the 91香蕉视频 National Parks Authority (SNPA) is to effectively protect and manage designated marine and terrestrial protected areas, including forested areas for future generations with the intention to use them for conservation, recreation, research and educational purposes. As observed recently, there has been a tremendous increase in litter pollution throughout the Morne Seychellois National Park. Why do we humans behave in such a way? Especially in places where wildlife are meant to thrive in its most natural state with minimal human disturbance. As an authority, we strongly believe that these designated areas are not your personal dumping sites or 鈥渄o as you please鈥� places. They deserve the respect that is lawfully given to them.
We, as a proud nation need to disown statements such as 鈥渋f I don鈥檛 litter, then those who are paid to clean won鈥檛 have anything to do鈥�. This was strongly felt during the COVID-19 crisis when fewer SNPA officials were circulating on the trails. The amount of rubbish was uncomprehending. These must mostly have been from Seychellois or 91香蕉视频 residents since tourism numbers were low. SNPA is urging all users of the National Parks to be more sensible when disposing trash. I quote from the constitution: 鈥淭he State recognises the right of every person to live in and enjoy a clean, healthy and ecologically balanced environment鈥�. After all, 91香蕉视频 is OUR home and OUR responsibility.
We keep on living each day like as if we have a second earth, a second planet to call home. Little do we know, without Mother Earth, we are non-existent! Let us return the favour, preserve and protect her. By saving nature, you are saving your own life too. Let us make the impossible possible!
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Contributed by Emma Pool
