Natural environment
Since I was born, I developed a strong love for the environment, with this love being depicted in my daily activities. In films, I watch environmental-related documentaries, like wildlife documentaries, environmental issues, and policies on the environment. Most of my experiences with the environment have developed from my interaction with social media. While watching some documentaries on African forests and wildlife, I discovered a wide variety of natural elements in their environment (Bensel & Carbone, 2020). Huge natural trees and wildlife reacting freely with human beings amaze me. Looking at my neighbourhood, I see the effects of human activities on the environed. Artificial trees and numerous buildings, industries, and infrastructure have limited the beautiful serene of the natural environment. In this class, I hope to learn the various dynamics of the environment. In this class, I expect to learn how to improve my environment. Despite my love and eagerness to be in this class, I have a fear that I lack enough exposure to the environment hence might experience challenges understanding concepts in the class. In addressing these fears, I will ensure increased research on the environment, read the study topics before the course, and engage my peers in understanding my environment better.
The first lesson was highly beneficial to me, and I learned various things. I learned that all the aspects of our lives are highly dependent on the natural environment. I also learned that nature is the origin of everything that exists in this world. The experiences of having to learn more about my environment stand out in this lesson. The concept of “natural capital and ecosystem services” was frustrating to me, and I did not grasp it well. I found the idea of sustainability exciting by understanding that economies can still develop without the destruction of the natural environment (Gillaspy, 2020). I look forward to aunderstanding the concept of biodiversity.
Lifestyle Changes
- I intend to walk often or use bikes as a way of promoting the ecosystem.
- I also intend to promote nature by being a “green consumer.”
- I also plan to start advocating for a green environment by sharing my ideas with my friends.
- I also plan to use environmental-friendly materials and avoid using plastics.
- I also intend to read environmental articles and books every day.