Endangered Species

Neem tree, one of many natural resources. Photo by: neemtree.org

"From the very beginning of the project, Rene had held the firm belief that, if he looked hard enough, nature would provide the solutions to all his problems." (Goodall, 163)

Many people believe that the nature has the answer to every problem. This can sometimes be true. There are many fruits and species in this world that can be so much better and solve many more problems than chemicals can. At ECHO there were many species of plants that could help with a variety of things. Neem oil can help with many problems such as gum and mouth problems and many skin conditions. Another thing was moringa, this can be used to clean contaminated water, clean hair, taken as medicine. There are so many physical helpful species in nature. There can be so many more answers out there, we just have to explore them.

Cleaning waterways. Photo by: theguardian.com

"This chemical pollution has led to the destruction of many endangered species' habitats. Yet there are signs of hope here: Slowly our waterways are being cleaned." (Goodall, 165)

Although the money needed for cleaning up our waterways is high the costs of leaving the pollution could be even worse. The rivers and lakes take a long time to clean up but the time and the effort are worth it. The wildlife will return and the world will be a better place.

Shawn Gressel is working to reintroduce the Swift Fox on tribal lands. Photo by: fs.fed.us

"'Some people ask me why it matters. They want to know why am I doing it. And I tell them it is because these animals belong on the land. They have a right to be there.' He feels 'obligated' to the animals he is working with." (Goodall, 178)

All species have the same rights. Humans do not have the right to kill off other species just to help themselves. Yes, other living things do the same, kill for what they want, but humans have a higher brain capacity and should know better than to ruin the world for their happiness, but they do not.