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Environment

C. Environment. E. L. E. B. R. A. T. I. O. N. By Health Ministries Department General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. S. Celebrating environment. Environmental awareness. Pollution of water. Now we use lead-free gasoline.

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

  2. Celebrating environment CELEBRATIONS®

  3. Environmental awareness CELEBRATIONS®

  4. Pollution of water CELEBRATIONS®

  5. Now we use lead-free gasoline CELEBRATIONS®

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

  7. Overpopulation: an environmental concern? CELEBRATIONS®

  8. A single automobile may emit insignificant pollutants CELEBRATIONS®

  9. The effects of overpopulation depend on the ratio of population tosustainable resources CELEBRATIONS®

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

  11. Number of children born per woman CELEBRATIONS®

  12. Sustainable agriculture CELEBRATIONS®

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

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

  15. Food is not freely available to all CELEBRATIONS®

  16. Climate change CELEBRATIONS®

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

  18. Water and air pollution CELEBRATIONS®

  19. Fragmented plastic eventually finds its wayinto the ocean CELEBRATIONS®

  20. Hygiene is a fundamental health principle CELEBRATIONS®

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

  22. Children’s asthma rates have increased CELEBRATIONS®

  23. Solar irradiation CELEBRATIONS®

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

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

  26. Internal environment CELEBRATIONS®

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

  28. We are stewards of the earth CELEBRATIONS®

  29. Too many homes are places of tension CELEBRATIONS®

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

  31. LIFE APPLICATIONQUESTIONS CELEBRATIONS®

  32. 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®

  33. …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®

  34. 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®

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

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

  37. 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®

  38. 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®

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

  40. 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®

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

  42. 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®

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

  44. 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®

  45. This presentation is created and distributed by the Health Ministries DepartmentGeneral Conference of Seventh-day Adventists12501 Old Columbia PikeSilver Spring, MD 20904 This presentation is shared for educational purposes only. The content, graphics, and pictures of each slide and the whole presentation must be kept intact if shared with other Health Ministries entities, including this page. Thank you for using and sharing only in a responsible manner. Superscripts denote references listed in the back of the book, “CELEBRATIONS.” CELEBRATIONS® Environment 45

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