New Ideas to Save Endangered Species
Currently, about a third of species in the U.S. and about one million species globally are at risk of extinction. These animals include the Golden Lion Tamarins, Malayan Tigers, Florida Manatees, Giant Pandas, Koalas, Southern White Rhinos, and more. Right now, amphibians are in extreme trouble, as 40 percent of their population is endangered.
The endangerment of animals is exacerbated when carbon dioxide (CO2) enters the atmosphere because of the greenhouse effect, which is causing temperature and climate shifts all over the world. Recently, the Biden administration has approved the Willow Project, which will increase CO2 emissions throughan oil-drilling process to get crude oil for airplanes and cars, make plastic, heat homes, and more. Just this year, over 20 billion tons of resources have been pulled out of the Earth globally.
What can we do as a society and community to help these endangered species? Now that we are in a time of advancing technology, we can create machines that won’t affect animals as much and prioritize doing research remotely. For example, Remote Measurement Tools will help researchers get closer to dangerous creatures and get measurements using a stereo camera when collecting information for sharks without being in contact with them. Another option is to contact federal agencies to reinforce the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The ESA was passed on December 28, 1973 to help protect plants, wildlife, and fish that are labeled as endangered or threatened.
Some ways to help on a more individual level are to look up endangered animals in your area and spread awareness about them to your community. Try to minimize the use of herbicides and pesticides in your household because the water contamination that will end up in rivers and oceans will harm animals around those areas. After you are done painting, using oil, or using water with chemicals, don’t put them down the drain because this would cause further contamination — Instead, …. Besides that, make sure to pick up trash and put it into the right bin. Generally, the gray one is always for trash, the blue one is for recycling like water bottles and paper, and the green one is for compost like banana peels.
We all can make a difference for our planet, whether it’s through making small individual changes in our daily lives or by taking legislative action. As long as we all set our minds to making progress, we can prevent the deterioration of the home that we all share. All in all, we must encourage researchers to find ways to do remote experiments that don’t endanger animals more and find solutions to help endangered species regrow into a healthy number.
