United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) has designated 5th
June of every year as World Environment Day (WED). On this day
and a few days before and after, UNEP collaborates with national
governments to highlight and propagate environmental issues
including pollution, conservation, and protection. Webcoist
describes how unprecedented climate change, lack of clean or
renewable energy, extensive toxic waste generation, shortage of
pure water, scarcity of food resources (in under developed and
developing countries), unsustainable consumption (by
industrialized countries), irresponsible land management,
increasing number of endangered species, and genetic
manipulation of public health are the top concerns of our
fragile environment. This is just a list and there are numerous
other issues that affect our environment. There is no doubt that
such information can cause anxiety and unpleasantness in most of
us. At the same time, such lists should also act as a trigger
and ensure that we take steps to conserve and pro