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Spring is the season of peach blossoms, summer is the season of lotus
flowers, autumn is the season of chrysanthemums, and winter is the season of
plum blossoms. But have you chosen to let go of these beautiful angels? Have
you chosen to let go of the boundless greenery? Have you chosen to let go of
the white trash brought by convenient bags?
On May 12, 2008, a magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck Wenchuan, causing
countless lives to perish. It was the largest earthquake in history. Faced
with the ruins, we were filled with grief and regret for our past actions.
This was a warning from above. Do not excessively cut down trees, do not
indiscriminately kill animals... So please let go of the reckless
deforestation of trees, let go of the killing of animals... Preserve a patch
of greenery for ourselves and future generations.
During World War II, the United States mercilessly dropped nuclear bombs on
Hiroshima, Japan. The destructive power and radiation damage of the nuclear
bombs resulted in the annihilation of all living beings in Hiroshima,
leaving behind soil with no reproductive capacity. Even today, plants cannot
grow on Hiroshima's land, let alone support biological reproduction. The
consequences of war will be borne by future generations, but who can bear
such responsibility? War is cruel, and the ecological problems left behind
by war bring even greater sorrow. So please let go of the indulgence of your
own ambitions, and preserve a piece of land for yourself and future
generations.
It is due to human beings' subjective destruction of the environment that
the sea is getting closer to us while the land is getting farther away.
Deserts are getting closer to us while living creatures are getting farther
away. Humans, please let go, release our greed, abandon our momentary
pleasures, and care for and protect our environment!
The oil tanker Exxon Valdez, carrying a full load of crude oil, ran aground
in Alaska's Prince William Sound. Eight oil tanks ruptured, releasing
approximately 100,000 cubic meters of crude oil into the sea. The oil spread
along the Alaskan coast, resulting in the death of three million seabirds.
Although 50% of the affected area was cleaned up, only 10% of the area is
suitable for living organisms. The damaged area is estimated to take 10
years to recover. It is due to human negligence and carelessness that a
large number of creatures perish, including possibly the last of a species.
So please let go of your indifference to the environment, let go of your
carelessness. Preserve a pristine marine habitat for yourself and future
generations.
To ensure that we can breathe fresh air, please let go of the reckless
deforestation of trees. To allow future generations to witness a diverse
range of creatures, please let go of the unrestricted killing of animals. To
secure the long-term existence of our planet, please let go of the various
forms of environmental destruction...
The condition of the environment relies entirely on human care. Let us take
action together to save our environment. So please let go. |
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This passage emphasizes the importance of letting go of destructive actions
towards the environment. It mentions the seasons and their associated
flowers, urging readers not to abandon the beauty of nature. It highlights
the devastating effects of the Wenchuan earthquake, urging restraint in
deforestation and animal killings. The consequences of war, particularly the
nuclear bombing of Hiroshima, are discussed, urging the preservation of land
for future generations. The damaging impact of human activities on the
environment is emphasized, such as oil spills and the loss of biodiversity.
The passage concludes with a plea to release greed and prioritize
environmental care, calling for collective action to save our planet. |
