There is an ongoing debate over whether or not we should protect endangered species throughout the world. Some are against this proposition, saying that we must focus on our basic needs, whereas others point out that we must look after endangered animals. I agree with the latter position and present my reasoning below.
The earth has become sick due to heedless construction to serve human needs. This means that the more we develop lands for ourselves, the more threatened the earth will become. Hence, saving the earth is an imperative. As is known, overexploiting resources and deforestation have devastated our planet. Now is the time to care about the earth.
Even assuming the above is very plausible, some still argue that countless people are suffering from a lack of fundamental needs. A recently released UNICEF report says that one-third of the children in Africa are undernourished. The report also states that if we each send just one dollar to Africa, they will be able to buy food for two days. Accordingly, they firmly believe we should continue to develop land for our own use. I partially concede this. Yet, I still place emphasis on my idea because there is one more important matter to consider: endangered species imply that the ecosystem of the earth is in danger.
With the advent of modern technology and rapid development, we have benefited from remarkable advances. Today’s science has made the once impossible possible; the unrealistic realistic. However, everything has its down side; thus, the negative impact on the earth. We are suffering from scorching summers, habitat destruction, air pollution, and so on. What I want to emphasize is that endangered species have been severely affected by today’s technology. Someday, the ecosystem will be mostly destroyed due to humans’ unlimited appetite. For this reason, when we take care of endangered species we protect ourselves and the earth.
To summarize, everyone may hold a different position on this issue. But, I am for the idea that we should protect endangered species. I have two reasons for this: One is that the earth is already fully-developed. The other is that our basic ecosystem will be destroyed if we continue.
