1, protecting human health
Environmental protection has a positive impact on human health. A clean environment can reduce the occurrence of diseases. For example, air and water pollution can cause many diseases, including lung cancer, stomach cancer, skin cancer and liver disease. By reducing pollution and improving environmental quality, we can better protect people's health.
2. Maintain the ecosystem
Environmental protection is very important for maintaining the ecosystem. By protecting important ecosystems such as forests, wetlands and nature reserves, we can protect biodiversity and avoid the collapse of ecosystems, thus ensuring the survival of many species. Environmental protection also helps to restore degraded ecosystems, such as desertified land, wetlands and damaged forests.
3. Guarantee agriculture and food production.
Clean soil and water can ensure the sustainability of agriculture and food production. Reducing pollution can protect soil structure and fertility and improve crop yield and quality. In addition, environmental protection can also reduce the impact of agriculture on climate change, for example, by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
4. Promote the sustainable development of energy.
Environmental protection can promote the sustainable development of energy. By developing renewable energy, such as solar energy, wind energy and geothermal energy, we can reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency. In addition, environmental protection can also promote the development of energy storage technologies, such as battery energy storage and hydrogen energy storage.
5. Reduce economic losses
Environmental protection can reduce economic losses. By reducing pollution and improving environmental quality, we can reduce medical expenses, improve labor productivity and reduce the risk of natural disasters. In addition, environmental protection can also promote the development of green economy, such as ecotourism, environmental protection industry and sustainable agriculture.
6. Promote scientific and technological progress
Environmental protection can promote scientific and technological progress. By developing environmental protection technologies and innovative methods, we can better protect the environment and improve the efficiency of resource utilization. For example, energy-saving technology and recycling technology can help us use energy and resources more effectively and reduce the negative impact on the environment.