THE BIG CONCERN

THE BIG CONCERN

A concern with the environment is so important for us because we live from it,we live in it and we live with it. By saying that "we live from it" is meant that it provides us with the means to our livelihood. It provides us the raw materials needed for daily productive activities so much. We grow crops in the environment and we get food, we mine the environment's resources. 

"We live in it" means that the environment is not just a physical pre-codition for human life and productive activity. It is where we lead our daily lives. Environment matters to us for social ,economic and cultural reasons. It's where our works of day to day life takes place and derives its significance hence having a defined way of lifestyles on planet earth. It's where our individual and collective histories are created. It's where our besides work we indulge in: leisure,walking,swimming,playing etc. The environment that is composed of forests, beaches,rivers,seas and mountains provide us the supportive element of these activities.  In the sense , it has what the economists call "recreation value."

We live with the environment in the sense that the environment existed prior to our arrival and shall exist even after our departure. It was given to us and therefore we have not created and we can only respond to it by expressing the feelings of loving it. It has an inherent value and any loss of the components of the environment for example the disappearance and extinction of particular species of flora and fauna. Then we risk mourning and weeping for generations.  The powers and tools are in your hands to front the climate change war. A war that will save generations from being struggled by the earth's environment.

The earth cries on a daily basis but man has failed to hear it's cries. This is because the actions of man seemingly look fine to him in the society he lives in. Forgetting that he is intoxicating his own true friend that could fight back in a harsh manner. Loving and caring for the people we love should be extended to another person called Environment.

The atmosphere is in a very adverse condition right now due to the various unchecked and extreme activities being carried out regularly by humans. The situation has come to such a pass, that the matter to conserve the environment needs to be addressed immediately without any further delay. The government should make it obligatory for people to cater to a few urgent environmental needs. Moreover, various effective policies and programs should be implemented for the successful exercise of ecological protection.

There is more to life than increasing it's speed or quality. If you are willing to slow down and be open to it, there is a great deal that you can really learn from nature. The lessons are all around us they aren't reserved for the special privileged few. From even the smallest leaves to the largest oldest trees. We talk about change as if it's always dependent on something external referring to blames that cut us short eg if had enough money, if i had enough time or resources etc. But all these things are external. External reasons why change is isn't possible. The focus is on the outside.  Ultimately though it's about you and you alone. The continuous craving and pursuit for quality is what really matters because not giving up on anything shall lead to the end goals. Just like the roota of a tree that burrow down the soil looking to nutrients and water. They don't have a map or guide but it finds way . Trusting is thirst for growth. 

If there is any truth in this world, then it has to exist not only in holy buildings or great books but in small things. You can learn from a seed of any plant that starts with being lonely in the soil and later it sprouts so many other seed. The changes continuously exist till the seed gives man what to eat. From little things great things can happen which even change the world. The issue might look and weigh small into your eyes but the outcomes might be surprising shocking ones. If you think one tree has been cut down and that that has no effect on the environment then you might have sowed the seeds of so many negative impacts because of one tree. The environment was given to us with everything intact then why should we put everything is a disorderly manner.

"Environment Should Be Our Number One Friend"

Herbert-Mugisha

Lawyer and environmentalist

@herbertnash16