1.  TOPIC-Inspiring Humanity For
a Better World
 Group number :- 5

3. Unfortunately, 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

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

5. Energy that comes from natural resources
that are naturally replenished.
 Sunlight
 Wind
 Rain
 Tides
 Geothermal Heat

6. 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

7. Derived from: Radiant light and heat from the sun
Uses: Solar heating, solar photovoltaics, solar
thermal electricity, solar architecture
Image source: http://auziontech.com/

8. 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/

9. 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/

10. 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.

11.  Avoiding 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.

12. •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.

13. Below 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.

14. Waste 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.

15. •Conserve water

16.  Switch to compact florescent or LED
light bulbs.

17. •Reuse your old plastic
bags..
•Plant a tree:

18.  A small initiative for contributing towards
the planet to make it a BETTER PLACE!

19. 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