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Natural Environment

By Vidan Gorwani, Shreyas Agarwal, Parthiv Pillai


What is Natural Environment?

The natural environment is all of the things that exist in nature, such as
animals, plants, water, air, and sunlight. It also includes features like
mountains, forests, and rivers. The natural environment is important
because it provides us with the resources that we need to live. It also
helps to regulate the climate and keep our planet healthy. A natural
environment refers to an environment in which human contact or
influence has been extremely limited. It contains only naturally occurring
things and not artificial things. It comprises the interactions of different
climates, all living species, weather, and natural resources that affect the
survival of human and economic activity.
Importance of natural environment

The natural environment gives us a wealth of services that are difficult to measure in
dollars. Natural areas help clean our air, purify our water, produce food and medicines,
reduce chemical and noise pollution, slow floodwaters, and cool our streets. We call this
work ‘ecosystem services’. Nature thrives in healthy ecosystems, and so do we. For
example, plants stimulate the imagination and help us concentrate, reduce stress and
fight disease. You can help keep our ecosystems healthy by encouraging and improving
the natural environment around your home and neighbourhood.
For example:
1) Make sure the drain is just for rain and keep our waterways healthy
2)Volunteer to help your local council restore bushland areas plant a tree
3)Join a global movement that inspires a love of nature.
Human impact on natural environment

Human activity has had a negative impact on the natural environment. This is
most apparent in the way that humans have changed the landscape through
activities such as farming, forestry, and mining. These activities have led to soil
erosion, deforestation, and habitat loss. In addition to this, humans have also
polluted the air, water, and soil with harmful chemicals and waste products.
This pollution has caused problems such as acid rain, global warming, and the
depletion of the ozone layer. As a result of these problems, many species of
animals and plants are now extinct or endangered. Habitat loss and pollution
are also having a negative impact on human health, with an increasing number
of people suffering from respiratory diseases, cancers, and other health
conditions.
Depletion of Natural Resources

What is Depletion of natural resources?

It is a process that takes place when


non-renewable natural resources are being
consumed.

What causes depletion ?

Depletion occurs due to mass mining,


deforestation, etc.
Conservation of Natural Resources

What is conservation of natural resources?


The act of conservation means to carry out
the practice of caring for these resources and
using them very sparingly according to the
needs.
How do we conserve Resources?
We can conserve resources by reusing old
material and carrying out methods like
mothballing. We can also help conserve other
natural resources by planting more trees
leading to afforestation.
Impact on commercial organizations

Natural factors such as climate, soil, forests, minerals, rivers and ocean have
tremendous influence on the functioning and growth of commerce and industry.
Natural and physical environment provides the raw materials required for the
functioning of industries. For example, iron and steel industry cannot function
without ore and other necessary minerals. Demand pattern depends upon
topographical and weather conditions. For example, jeeps may be in greater
demand than cars in hilly areas with a difficult terrain. Similarly, woolens are in
demand in cool areas while coolers and air conditioners are more in demand in high
temperature regions. Natural environment may also call for modifications in
product mix, packaging and storage systems.Nature is also the source of almost all
the energy used in production and distribution. Nature has is a symbiotic link
between man and nature.
Companies with great environmental initiatives

Hewlett-Packard is one of the first companies to have reported its


greenhouse gas emissions, after which they have initiated plans that are
aimed at reducing emissions and cutting back on toxic substances used in
manufacturing its products like cartridges. The company also has an
aggressive recycling program that ensures most of the manufacturing waste
does not end up in landfills. Furthermore, it has taken the lead in spreading
word on the importance of environmental responsibility in its ads that
promote green initiatives.
Nike is keen to highlight the value of green initiatives through its advertising
in addition to putting the great ideas into practice. Its line of sustainable
products is made using environmentally preferred materials like recycled
polyester. The company also uses renewable energy sources in manufacturing.
Moreover, Nike has pressed 650 of its suppliers in 52 countries to develop and
implement written environmental policies.
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