Resource Mining

Overexploitation

The use of coal, minerals and petroleum by the mankind, the continuous expansion of the living area, the destruction of the natural ecological environment, and the abuse of marine resources are all destroying the future living conditions on the earth. The above is specified in a recent report released by the environmental group WWF. It is estimated that human beings are now consuming 20% more natural resources than the earth can regenerate. Claude Martin, head of WWF pointed out that “We consume more natural resources than the earth can produce.” In other words, “We are accumulating more and more ecological debts.” The report states that, in the past 40 years, people’s consumption of natural resources, such as coal and oil, has increased about sevenfold. Not only that, the consumption of these resources also produces products such as carbon dioxide. Scientists believe that carbon dioxide is related to global warming. This excessive consumption of resources and the pollution it causes exceeds the load of the earth.

If an accident occurs in an offshore oil well, it not only pollutes the water, but also causes the death of marine creatures.

Over-exploitation can damage the ecological environment.

Ecological catastrophe

The report also indicates that the species on land, freshwater, and ocean have declined by 40 percent in the past 3 decades. In addition, urbanization, deforestation, pollution, overfishing and other factors have created great threats to wildlife, even to the point of extinction. This is the WWF’s 5th report since 1998. In the past few years, the situation has not improved, but has become even more worrying in some countries. Jonathan Loh is one of the authors of the report. He said, “The question is how do we keep people and species alive on this planet?” Loh pointed out that we should not just look at how much crude oil can be mined but should reflect on which of these used resources can be regenerated. The capacity of the earth is limited.

Oil spill pollution is harmful to the ecosystem.

It is difficult to assess the environmental damage caused by oil spills from oil wells.

Reflection and review

Moreover, according to a Reuters report on October 21, 2004, the frequency and intensity of recent storms, droughts, and heatwaves are extremely rare. Scientists believe the climate is changing faster than we expected. As the proverb goes, “Be prepared for danger in times of peace.” Perhaps it is now time for human beings to open their eyes, look at their surroundings, and reflect on their future and that of others.

References:
The Epoch Times https://www.epochtimes.com/b5/4/10/26/n700464.htm

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watch over taiwanhttps://www.taiwanwatch.org.tw/node/1173

Environmental Information Centerhttps://e-info.org.tw/node/229391

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