From Eden to Eden Lost: Re-examining "The Prelude" in the Age of Environmental Crisis

Abstract

Complex environmental disaster is besetting our globe. Growing temperatures,
more extreme weather events, and melting glaciers are all results of climate
change, which is fueled by greenhouse gas emissions. Populations are displaced,
food security is jeopardized, and ecosystems are upset. Our air, water, and land
are choked with pollution from factories, cars, and waste. Specifically, plastic
pollution damages marine life and makes its way into the food chain, devastating
our oceans. Deforestation accelerates climate change by upsetting the natural
carbon cycle and destroying wildlife habitats. The repercussions are severe.
Coastal areas face a threat from rising sea levels. Wildfires, floods, and droughts
are examples of extreme weather events that are becoming increasingly often and
catastrophic. Ecosystems are weakened by biodiversity loss, endangering natural
resources and food supply. We must reconsider our relationship with nature in
light of the 21st century's growing environmental crisis. Our life support system
is nature; it's more than just pretty landscape. Robust ecosystems are the source
of clean air, fresh water, and productive land. Food, resources, and even our
mental health are provided by nature. However, these fine balances have been
upset by human acts.