This is the most basic principle of all the principles featured in this blog. We humans have to understand nature and follow its rules, because if we want to ensure a continuous and steady supply of resources, one must not go against natural processes. If we, humans, caused any disruption in the cycle of nature, this can bring imbalance to our ecosystem. 2. All forms of life are important Each organism plays a fundamental role in nature. It is easy to appreciate the beautiful organisms like butterflies, especially if one knows their important role in pollination. The giant ones like elephants, the whales, the alligators – are the ones we respect mixed with fear or wonder and the products they produce. But when it comes to unlovely, squirmy, and troublesome creatures, this principle is unusually overlooked. 3. Everything else is connected to everything else In an ecosystem, all biotic and abiotic components interact with each other to ensure that the system is sustained. Any intrusion from outside may cause an imbalance and collapsing of the system. 4. Everything changes The environment is constantly changing. Organisms also develop through time. However, with our current technology, we have affected these natural changes that these changes now causes problematic events to us. Humans should rethink their relationship with the environment. Because what we believe that is beneficial to the environment often turn out to be catastrophic. 5. Everything must go somewhere
6. Ours is a finite earth
Earth’s resources can be classified as either renewable or non-renewable. Renewable resources are those that can be easily replenished by natural cycles (e.g. water, air, plants, animals) while non-renewable resources are those that cannot be replenished through natural cycles. Although renewable resources can be replenished, it is important to understand that these are renewable only if they are not overused and not destroyed from factors such as pollution. 7. Nature is beautiful and we are stewards of god’s creation Among all creatures, humans are the only ones made in God’s image and have been given the right to have dominion over all His creations. Being the most intelligent and gifted with reason, humans are capable of manipulating creation to their own advantage. Yet, creation exists not to be ravaged or abused but to be taken care of. Humans cannot exist without nature. They are co-natural with the environment they live in. If the environment they live in is destroyed, with it will go Homo Sapiens.