A 12-year-old reflects on what he can do to reduce pollution

P ollution is one of the biggest threats to our planet, affecting everything from the air we breathe to the water we drink and the land we live on. As a 12-year-old, if I had the power to change one thing, it would be to minimise pollution and protect the Earth. Every day, we hear about climate change, endangered species, and natural disasters .

.. most of these problems are connected to pollution.



Glacier melt causes the sea levels to rise. | Photo Credit: AP Many animals are disappearing and others are being killed. We are not thinking enough about this issue.

Plastic is a big problem because it doesn’t break down easily in the ground. We should use eco-friendly bags, instead of plastic ones. We need to understand that toxic waste from factories harms the Earth and learn about recycling things like e-waste.

Using fewer cars that run on petrol and diesel would also help. Electric cars and bikes are already out there and, if more people used them, it would help a lot. Petrol and diesel come from fossil fuels, which can run out and take millions of years to replace.

If we do these things, the world will be more beautiful and healthy for both Nature and people. Organic farming, without pesticides, would help too. A cleaner world could help slow down global warming and stop glaciers from melting How can we contribute to reducing pollution? First, I can start by making small, meaningful changes in my daily life.

For example, I can reduce plastic waste using reusable bags, bottle.