[00:00.00]The choice of using remote barren land [00:03.39]removed from highly populated areas, [00:05.25]virgin ground so to speak, [00:07.22]presents its own problems. [00:08.87]The transportation of dangerous chemicals [00:11.49]in sealed capsules over major arteries [00:14.33]increases the possibility of spills and contamination. [00:17.50]Recurring excerpts in national [00:20.24]and local newspapers warn of the dangers [00:22.65]confronting the ordinary citizen. [00:24.51]The pretext of protecting the public interest [00:27.57]must be questioned. [00:28.78]Accidents and poor planning [00:30.75]lead to the erosion of public faith. [00:32.71]With certainty, we can report that [00:35.89]the air we breathe is becoming more polluted daily. [00:38.29]For those residents of large cities [00:40.37]who are afflicted with a respiratory condition [00:42.34]it becomes imperative for officials [00:44.86]to clamp down on smog conditions. [00:46.50]To protect their health, [00:48.47]citizens may deem it necessary [00:50.33]to check smog levels beforehand [00:52.62]when they are planning strenuous outdoor activity. [00:55.36]To disregard this problem [00:57.44]will surely increase the number of premature deaths [01:00.07]and serious health problems. [01:01.38]Direct action by governments should [01:04.12]help alleviate some of the risks for the elderly [01:06.09]and those people with heart and lung disease. [01:08.60]One breakthrough occurred [01:11.12]when the government signed a pact [01:12.65]to check pollutant emissions on all motor vehicles. [01:15.60]Some continuity of policy is desirable [01:18.78]not only between provinces but [01:21.40]among nations to monitor air quality. [01:23.59]On a global scale the deforestation [01:27.30]of the rain forests of Brazil is [01:28.95]causing grave worldwide concern. [01:31.25]The present day regime [01:33.43]that is encouraging the building of roads, [01:35.40]allowing for easier travel [01:36.93]has laid siege to one [01:38.68]of the world's most valuable natural resources. [01:41.20]This has become an obscene rape of the land, [01:44.38]a slash and burn approach. [01:46.23]An aerial view of this area shows terrible fires, [01:49.73]enormous blazes every day, [01:51.71]resulting in consequent air pollution. [01:54.11]The Brazilian government however, [01:56.63]is reluctant to abolish this practice [01:59.15]that would mean less income [02:00.67]for the poor of Brazil. [02:01.88]Sadly, on the other hand, [02:03.96]natives must evacuate their homes, [02:06.36]becoming exiles. [02:07.57]A world forum on this matter has [02:09.86]left people all over the world [02:11.28]with some indefinite answers. [02:12.93]Both governments and individuals [02:15.88]can voluntarily help achieve goals [02:17.52]for a cleaner safer environment [02:19.39]by incorporating some of the following ideas [02:22.11]into their daily lives. [02:23.76]They can ascribe to the idea of participating [02:27.15]in local recycling programs. [02:29.01]As well, they can cut back [02:31.20]on the use of motor vehicles. [02:32.95]Walking more will improve everyone's health, [02:35.90]as well as improving the environment. [02:38.31]Using alternatives to herbicides on lawns [02:41.27]and gardens will improve water quality. [02:43.67]Some general advice might be to differentiate [02:46.84]between what we need and what we want. [02:49.57]If we are going to pass on a healthy world [02:52.39]to our children and grandchildren [02:54.25]we must remain diligent and [02:56.22]maintain a balance between our environmental [02:58.52]and social responsibilities and our economic goals. [03:02.23]It's our world and how we leave it [03:04.97]for the next generation depends [03:06.51]on what we do today.