Environment S By Health Ministries Department General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists N O I T A R B E L E C

Celebrating environment CELEBRATIONS®Environment 2

Environmental awareness CELEBRATIONS®Environment 3

Pollution of water CELEBRATIONS®Environment 4

Now we use lead-free gasoline CELEBRATIONS®Environment 5

When multiplied by millions, they begin to have a major destructive effect CELEBRATIONS®Environment 6

Overpopulation: an environmental concern? CELEBRATIONS®Environment 7

A single automobile may emit insignificant pollutants CELEBRATIONS®Environment 8

The effects of overpopulation depend on the ratio of population to sustainable resources CELEBRATIONS®Environment 9

Overpopulation often damages a nation’s economy CELEBRATIONS®Environment 10

CELEBRATIONS®Environment 11 Number of children born per woman

Sustainable agriculture CELEBRATIONS®Environment 12

Deforestation on a massive scale often results in damage to the quality of the land CELEBRATIONS®Environment 13

The balance between our need for forests and our need for food relates to the pressures of overpopulation. CELEBRATIONS®Environment 14

Food is not freely available to all CELEBRATIONS®Environment 15

Climate change CELEBRATIONS®Environment 16

Energy conservation is an important part of environment preservation. 34 CELEBRATIONS®Environment 17

Water and air pollution CELEBRATIONS®Environment 18

Fragmented plastic eventually finds its way into the ocean CELEBRATIONS®Environment 19

Hygiene is a fundamental health principle CELEBRATIONS®Environment 20

Polluted regions may not have immediate health problems CELEBRATIONS®Environment 21

Children’s asthma rates have increased CELEBRATIONS®Environment 22

Solar irradiation CELEBRATIONS®Environment 23

An appropriate amount of sunshine depends on the pigment of our skin CELEBRATIONS®Environment 24

Vitamin D is probably an important factor… CELEBRATIONS®Environment 25

Internal environment CELEBRATIONS®Environment 26

We must not introduce toxins into our bodies CELEBRATIONS®Environment 27

We are stewards of the earth CELEBRATIONS®Environment 28

Too many homes are places of tension CELEBRATIONS®Environment 29

The spiritual environment of the home affects the environment of our minds CELEBRATIONS®Environment 30

LIFE APPLICATION QUESTIONS CELEBRATIONS®Environment 31

Even though I sometimes feel as though one person cannot do much to stop deforestation and industrial pollution, besides financially supporting some protest groups… CELEBRATIONS®Environment 32

…what choices can I make, such as the ways I use energy and plastics, that will contribute even in a small way to protecting the environment? CELEBRATIONS®Environment 33

Shawn has a “green” friend who is highly vocal about environmental issues, but she’s skeptical of Shawn’s choice to be a vegetarian. CELEBRATIONS®Environment 34

Which advantages of a vegetarian diet could Shawn point out that would meet with her friend’s approval as an environmentalist? CELEBRATIONS®Environment 35

Education can often lead to more informed choices about family size population growth and better quality of life and health to all. CELEBRATIONS®Environment 36

What can I do to support the efforts of groups that run educational institutions and programs in countries where poverty drastically reduces the quality of life for many families? CELEBRATIONS®Environment 37

Have I experienced any of the Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) symptoms, such as depression and irritability in the winter months, or when spending time indoors? CELEBRATIONS®Environment 38

How can I change my program in order to spend a carefully regulated amount of time in the sunshine? CELEBRATIONS®Environment 39

Are there children in my community or family that need encouragement to spend time outdoors, or who need caution to limit their exposure to too much sunshine? CELEBRATIONS®Environment 40

Which pollutants are my body being exposed to? Which of these can I limit or eliminate altogether? CELEBRATIONS®Environment 41

Are some of my choices exposing me to chemicals or substances that might give me passing gratification but have harmful effects in the long-term? CELEBRATIONS®Environment 42

How am I contributing emotionally and spiritually to the following environments: home, work, school, church, community? What type of contribution am I making? CELEBRATIONS®Environment 43

Is it causing pollution or peace, strife or sanctuary? What choices can I make, and where can I receive the help I need to stick to my decision to improve and protect my environment? CELEBRATIONS®Environment 44

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