Undying Crisis
Alyanna Rosario R. Alcoran
What was supposed to shield us
from the forces of our enemy is now
disintegrated into dust. The enemy is
attacking at a continuous pace, and we
are destroying the earth at the same
speed. Why must we destroy the place we
call home?
We were made us for a reason. We
were made to look after His creations, but
instead, we are doing the opposite of
what we must be doing. Can we still do
something about it?
Human activities have created a
large hole in the world's armor. We seem
to be moving carelessly; perhaps not
thinking of the consequences to be dealt
with after the turbulence.
One of the sources we usually
destroy is energy. We don't conserve
energy resources. And although some
care about restoring our resources, many
of us still roam the earth in our ozonedepleting cars.
What are the different sources of
energy that fuel our appliances?
First are the conventional sources
of energy. These are commonly known as
the nonrenewable sources. These are
sources that can't be replaced or restored.
Coal, oil, and natural gas are considered
to be nonrenewable.
Second are the nonconventional
sources of energy or the alternative ones.
From the word itself, it can be
replenished or restored. Examples of
these are solar, hydroelectric, biomass,
wind, geothermal, and nuclear energies.
How can we conserve energy? We
should develop the usage of the
alternative sources of energy. As
mentioned above, we should save the
conventional ones and start using the
nonconventional.
Secondly, we should be energyefficient. One way to be one is to unplug
the appliances and devices when not in
use. Also, we should avoid unnecessary
wastes of energy; Use a basin when
washing dishes, a cup when brushing
teeth, and a pail and a dipper when taking
a bath.
In addition, we should take
responsibility. Reducing the use of
plastics can go a long way. Using
recyclables such as paper bags and the
like will get us farther on track to being
greener.
Human beings carry a big
obligation in caring for Mother Nature.
The only way to do this is to discipline
ourselves. With discipline, we can
contribute in conserving energy and stop
this global crisis. We should not wait
until tomorrow to start this action. It is
now or never.