Many parts of the world are losing important natural resources, such as forests, animals, or clean water. Choose one resource that is disappearing and explain why it needs to be saved.

Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

The world has many natural gifts that are worth saving. Forests, animals, and water are three of the most important. The speakers has used the term ‘important’ to describe forests, animals, and water. These are certainly valuable resources, but are they truly ‘important’ enough to save? Forests cover 30% of the earth’s surface, support 30% of all plant and animal life, and sequester 30-40% of the globe’s carbon. Without forests the world would be a very different place, and ironically, would be even hotter. Without animals, we would have no food, no clothing, and no place to rest. Without clean water, we would not have homes or the ability to keep our bodies healthy. All of these resources are vital, but do they make up the majority of the world’s natural resources? Is it really worth saving them?

There are several answers to this question. First, we must consider how much value they add to our lives. For example, forests provide us with wood and other materials for building and fuel. They are homes and refuges for thousands of species of wildlife, and they provide food and materials for medicine. If forests were to disappear, the world economy would unravel. But is that enough to save a forest? We know that animals are essential to the ecosystem. They pollinate plants, provide nutrients for soil, and break down dead matter that is important for the survival of other plants and animals. Without them we would have no food, and without food the body stops working. Humans cannot survive without clean water, but can we live without forests? Probably not. Forests provide us with air purification, oxygen production, and a habitat that is essential for many species. If we lose forests, the ecosystem will collapse, causing devastating effects.

But would the world be a better place if we were to lose our forests? Most assuredly, yes. Forests can be harvested sustainably and cleanly, and ecosystems that existed before the arrival of humans can continue to be maintained. Humans could gradually move into these environments as forests are cleared. This would provide jobs for the unemployed, and new job opportunities that would not have existed before. It might even be possible to build new homes in these areas. In short, the world would benefit from the clearing of forests.

Animals and clean water are two resources that cannot be easily replaced. Animals provide companionship and entertainment and provide us with food. Without them, there would be no pets, no zoos, and no research. We also derive sustenance from animals, such as milk and eggs. Without clean water, our bodies would quickly break down. Humans cannot survive without clean water, and clean water is essential for all other forms of life. The loss of these precious resources would devastate our lives.

Although trees and clean water are vital resources, they are not the most important. In today’s global economy, the most valuable resources are human beings. Human beings are inventors, scientists, and artists, and they have created the modern world through their ingenuity. Without inventions and science, our current quality of life would not be possible. Humans have the ability to observe and understand the natural world, and this has led to many discoveries. Without research, we would still be living in caves, hunting animals for food, and relying on intuition to guide our lives. Animals, however, are not capable of these feats. Humans have evolved and created the technology that has allowed us to survive and flourish. These inventions and processes that have made our lives better are also destroying the planet. For example, our population is growing, and people around the globe are competing for land. We have left large areas of our land unused and are polluting our air and water. If we continue to destroy the planet, we will face extinction.

So from a strictly economic standpoint, the most important natural resource is human beings. Unless humans stop destroying the planet, any resources that are lost will be replaced. But until humans learn to live in harmony with the earth, the most valuable resource will continue to disappear.

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