Chapter 49: People and the Biosphere
Section 4: The Future of the Biosphere
The Future of the Biosphere
A lot of people agree that because Earth supplies us with all we need for life – food, water, air, and natural resources – we owe our planet the very best care possible
In the past, people have treated Earth with neglect
Today, attitudes are changing
Actions for Conservation
There are people in the world who love ______, ______, and ______
There are also many people who understand how important the health of the biosphere is to the health of all species, including ______
These people work together to protect the environment in many different ways
______, ______, ______, the ______, and ______have all purchased land that is to be set aside for conservation purposes
The ______is one of the most important responsibilities we shall assume in the years ahead
It is more difficult to conserve the resources in the ______
To conserve ocean species, the countries of the world must join together to protect the oceans and their inhabitants
Sometimes people work together to protect a ______
For example, sports fisherman on the east coast have formed a group called Stripers Unlimited
oA group that works to protect habitats important to the striped bass
oLarger organizations such as the ______, ______, and ______
______work on a ______and ______to protect the environment
Difficult Decisions
Cleaning up the environment and keeping it clean are not easy jobs
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In overwhelming numbers, Americans are expressing their fears for the future of planet Earth
You must decide how important the environment is and whether you are willing to pay to keep it healthy