EVST PROJECT

TOPIC-Inspiring Humanity For a Better World

Group number :- 5

PAST PRESENT FUTURE

WHAT IS WRONG WITH OUR PLANETUnfortunately, humans appear to be the greatest problem for

our planet. The world’s population is rapidly growing which

results in increased pressure on the environment, in the first

place on natural resources including water, food, energy and

various materials. The main environmental challenges

include:

•Loss of wildlife habitat which in turn brought many wildlife

species on the brink of extinction

•Loss of forests which further increases the levels of carbon

dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere,

increasing the greenhouse effect and further warming the

planet.

•Extreme exploitation of natural resources, preventing the

natural systems from replenishing.

•Increased emission of carbon dioxide, mainly by fossil fuel

burning that contributes to the climate change.

•Increased production of synthetic materials as a substitute

for the natural ones, with many being extremely toxic to the

environment and taking centuries to decompose

SOME OF THE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN TO PROCEED TOWARDS A BETTER WORLD…

1) using renewable resources . 2) protection of wildlife and vegetation. 3) waste recycling and minimizing.

WHAT IS RENEWABLE ENERGY?

Energy that comes from natural resources that are naturally replenished.

Sunlight Wind Rain Tides Geothermal Heat

Derived from: The force or energy of falling water.Uses: Irrigation, operation of mechanical devices: watermills, sawmills, textile mills, dock cranes, domestic lifts.

Image Source: http://www.fastcompany.com/1597414/hydropower-flush-cash-us-government

Derived from: Radiant light and heat from the sunUses: Solar heating, solar photovoltaics, solar thermal electricity, solar architecture

Image source: http://auziontech.com/

GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

Derived from: Thermal energy generated and stored in the Earth.Uses: Approximately 70 countries made direct use of geothermal heating in 2004. More than half went for space heating, and another third for heated pools. The remainder supported industrial and agricultural applications. Image source: http://pixiegas.com/forms-of-energy-pixie-gas-supports/geothermal-tech/

Derived from: The conversion of wind energy into a useful form of energy.Uses: Wind turbines to make electricity, windmills for mechanical power, windpumps for water pumping or drainage or sails to propel ships.

Image source: http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2013/01/lincolnshire-people-against-wind-farms-council-survey-shows/

PROTECTING WILDLIFE

The Earth is home to millions of plant and animal species, many of

which, however, are threatened with extinction. Loss of wildlife is

closely related to the loss of biodiversity which affects the health of

our planet as a whole.

Here are a few suggestions to protect wildlife:

•Recycling and reducing energy consumption: Recycling helps

protect wildlife in two ways. Firstly, it reduces waste pollution and

secondly, it reduces the pressure on natural resources which helps

prevent further destruction of wildlife habitat that is one of the main

threats to biodiversity. Reduced energy consumption and utilization

of renewable energy resources, on the other hand, reduce the

levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions. 

PROTECTING WILDLIFEAvoiding herbicides and

pesticides: Besides uncontrolled human

interventions in the environment and

increased energy consumption, chemicals

such as herbicides and pesticides are

posing the greatest threat to wildlife

species. They are used in large quantities

in agriculture and effectively protect the

crops from pests and diseases. However,

they are extremely toxic to wildlife,

especially insects although some are toxic

enough to kill small mammals and birds.

Their use should therefore be strictly

avoided in the gardens and ideally, in crop

production as well.

PROTECTING WILDLIFE•Buying wildlife-friendly products: Organically

produced food, furniture that is made from ethically

sourced wood, clothing that is made from eco-friendly

fabrics, products from recycled materials, etc. all help

preserve wildlife either directly or indirectly by preserving

their habitat.

WAYS TO PRESERVE PLANT LIFEBelow listed are just some ways, we can all contribute to the preservation

of plant life. Each one can create their own ways and methods to do the same more effectively. Ultimately, it is for us, the citizens…

1. Stop cutting down trees; Stop deforestation 

2. Start planting trees or rather any types of plants; Encourage afforestation 

3. Follow the principle Of “ reduce, reuse and recycle” to get the optimum benefit from the products

4. Banning and controlling the activities adversely affecting animals and plants

5. Open National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries

6. Start Botanical Gardens for conserving rare and endangered plant species

7. Avoid buying products which are made out of the remains of the rare species

8. Volunteer for Non-profit organizations working on this behalf and take part in it. Also donate funds (if possible) for their cause. 

WASTE RECYCLING AND MINIMIZATIONWaste Minimization : Waste recycling has been shown as the

best solution for the waste pollution problem, however, it does not

eliminate the need for landfills completely. The environmentalists

and those who care about conservation of the environment

therefore also emphasizes the importance of waste minimization.

SMALL STEPS MAKE A MAJOR DIFFERENCE

•Conserve water

SMALL STEPS MAKE A MAJOR DIFFERENCE

Switch to compact fl orescent or

LED light bulbs.

SMALL STEPS MAKE A MAJOR DIFFERENCE

•Reuse your old

plastic bags..

•Plant a tree:

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVERS:- A small initiative for contributing

towards the planet to make it a BETTER PLACE!

1)Anjali Dhir

2)Dhritee Shruti Goswami

3)Kusum Mishra

4) Madhusmita Saikia

5) Nikita Choudhury

6) Nikita Pareek

7) Ritusmita Borah

8) Seema Baishya

9) Taniya Mitra

10) Uzma Fahim

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