How can you as an individual contribute or make a difference to the management of

(a) forests and wildlife


(b) water resources, and


(c) coal and petroleum?


(a) Forests and Wildlife


o Stop Deforestation


o Stop hunting/ poaching of wild animals for their skin.


o Stop the conversion of forests land for use of human activities like building houses, industries etc.


(b) Water Resources


o Promote Rainwater harvesting


o Get leaking water taps repaired.


o Close taps while brushing teeth and while bathing when the bucket gets filled.


o Avoid discharge of wastes into rivers, lakes, etc.


(c) Coal and petroleum


o Use bicycle to cover short distances instead of using automobiles that run on petrol.


o Stop using coal as a fuel for cooking purpose and for producing fire in winters to warm the room.


o Use public transport for longer distances.


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