There are two points of view on who is in charge of the Earth. Say whose opinion you share and why

Ann: They speak too much of the environmental problems. But my friends and I don’t care about them. I’m sure it’s none of my business. I know Greenpeace, the World Wild Life Fund, Friends of the Earth. These groups are specially organized to help nature. I think they should be in charge of the Earth.

Lena: I’m sure every person must care for nature. We are all in charge of the Earth and must do our planet a better place. I believe everybody can contribute to it. I never throw garbage in water. My friends and I clean the banks of our river. I don’t leave glass bottles in the forest because they hurt people and animals. I don’t draw on the trees. When walking in the forest I leave radio at home because loud music disturbs the birds. I plant trees and flowers. In winter I feed birds. I do my best to reduce using electricity and water. I buy toilet paper and stationary only from recycled paper. I write on both sides of the paper. I’m sure taking care of the Earth is everybody’s business. I think of the future and I agree with the saying “If you don’t think of the future, you will not have it”.

Comment on the following quotations.

1. “I am I plus my surroundings: and if I do not preserve the latter, I do not preserve myself”, - Jose Ortega Gasset.

2. “The nation that destroys its soil destroys itself”, - Franklin D. Roosevelt.

3.“If you don’t think about the future, you will not have it” – English proverb.

4. “Love the animals, love the plants, love everything. If you love everything, you will perceive the divine mystery of things. Once you perceive it, you will begin to comprehend it better every day. And you will come to love the whole world with an all-embracing love”, - Fyodor Dostoyevsky.

Set up your own campaign to save the environment. Remember that problems shared are problems halved. The disaster is global but it is personal action that can help save our planet. It is difficult to know what to do first and how to get people on your side. Here are the tips that may help get your campaign started.

1. Decide what you want to change and why.

2. Find allies (союзники) among your friends and relatives.

3. Conduct a brief questionnaire in your area to get more allies.

4. Use posters to draw attention to the problem.

5. Draw posters.

6. Write your slogans.

7. Clean the banks of the river.

8. Speak on the benefits of recycling.

9. Campaign for food that is safe to eat.

10. Educate your friends and neighbours.