A narrative by Subhasmita Das, Class 5 and Sayantani Das Class 4, on the importance of protecting Mother Nature and how deforestation, air pollution, and global warming impact the environment. Learn about simple actions we can take to save our planet and relieve nature from the pain caused by human activities.
It all began one sunny morning while I was playing with my friends. The air felt different—thicker, warmer, and more humid than usual. As we ran around, laughing and chasing one another, something caught my eye. A man stood in the distance, cutting down trees. At first, it seemed like a normal sight, but as I watched more closely, I realised the enormity of what was happening: deforestation. In that moment, a disturbing thought struck me—Was this why the weather felt so uncomfortable?
It dawned on me that the hotter, more stifling air wasn’t just a coincidence. The destruction of trees and the harmful actions we take against the environment were all contributing to the suffering of our planet. This was Mother Nature’s pain—a cry for help that we had been ignoring for too long. It was time to act.
As soon as I returned home, I turned to the one tool that has answers to almost everything—Google. I began researching the ways in which our actions, such as air pollution and deforestation, contribute to a greater threat: global warming. Among the many things I discovered, one key concept stood out—the greenhouse effect, an idea introduced by the scientist Joseph Fourier. The greenhouse effect, I learned, is the way in which certain gases trap heat within our atmosphere, leading to rising global temperatures.
The more I read, the more it became clear: we are hurting our Mother Nature. And just like any caring child would, I knew I had to find ways to relieve her from this pain. Imagine life without trees, without clean air or fresh water. We wouldn’t survive. Nature provides us with everything we need—water, food, shelter—and for this, she is often referred to as “Mother.”
That day, I made a promise to myself: I will never take part in actions that harm our environment again. But just making that promise wasn’t enough; I knew I had to share what I had learned. I decided to start by talking to the very men who had been cutting down the trees. I approached them and explained the importance of trees, of Mother Nature, and the disastrous impact deforestation has on global warming. They listened, and I hoped my words would leave an impression.
But that wasn’t the end of my mission. I took the message further, visiting my neighbours and speaking to them about the environment. I tied posters around the community with messages on the importance of preserving nature and the dangers of pollution. Most importantly, I planted trees—many trees. It was a simple but powerful act, and with every tree I planted, I felt a sense of pride. I had learned something new and vital: the responsibility to care for our planet lies with each of us.
As I walked back home that evening, tired but fulfilled, I realised that my efforts were just the beginning. If we all take steps to reduce air pollution, stop deforestation, and protect our natural resources, we can save Mother Nature. She is resilient and strong, but she needs our help to recover from the harm we have caused.
The Earth is our home, and like a mother, she nurtures us. It’s time we nurture her in return.
We know these few words will not make a drastic change, but this is just a beginning.
Subhasmita Das ( class v , A) and Sayantani Das (class IV , A)
