World Lake Day was celebrated for the first time on August 27 this year. This day reminds us that the lakes are not only the source of water, but also the most important natural heritage for our earth and our lives.
The lakes give us life, becomes a support for a living, and play an important role in maintaining environmental balance.
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The largest part of all the sweet water in the world is safe in these lakes. About 90 percent of the total sponsor present on earth is stored in lakes, that is, the largest treasury found in our reach.
The lakes are the most important source of fresh water. They drink our water, provide irrigation water for farming and assistance industries.
Not only that, the lakes are also sponsored by biodiversity. Numerous fish, plants, birds and other animals are their part. However, the situation is concerned about the existence of lakes because the number of species that has been settled in fresh water in the last 50 years has decreased by 85 percent.
The importance of lakes is not limited to ecology. They control the temperature of the earth, absorb flood water and accumulate carbon.
Also, lakes also provide financial support to the local communities through activities such as tourism, fisheries and entertainment.
Lakes immersed in crisis
Today the lakes are in deep crisis. Pollution, climate change and excess absorption have left them breathing. Composts and chemicals flowing from the field, garbage and growing urban pressure reaching the lakes through the rivers are destroying their health.
At the same time, climate change has begun to affect the water level and ice level. The rising temperature is affecting the water level and the level of ice, which has accelerated the rate of evaporation.
Apart from these, unnecessary pressure is being put on lakes due to population growth and growing industrialization.
May not be late …
Experts say that if we do not take action soon, the ecosystem of the lake can be broken and its results will have to enjoy our generation.
If this situation continues, it is estimated that pollution in the lake will double by 20 and methane gas emissions will increase faster. This situation will prove not only for the environment, but also for our economy as a deep crisis.
World Lake Day gives us a chance that it should not be delayed to save lakes. There is a need to protect the lake from pollution, to preserve natural ecosystem on their behalf, to make communities aware and to take a view to fight the challenges of climate change.
The lakes are not only the beauty of our world, but also our advanced future. It is our collective responsibility to save them.