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Cause of the Problem
Lack of restraint is on the rise. This is leading to all sorts of problems. If man is unable to practice restraint, the problem of violence is bound to intensify. Conducting nuclear and energy researches is leading to imbalances in environment. Large scale deforestation is disturbing the balance of nature. The increasing population is causing an alarming rise in carbondioxide, which is endangering the balance of environment. Pollution is causing the diminishing of the protective layer of ozone. The unending thirst of man to accumulate luxuries is the main reason for the increasing disturbances in the environment. Man is causing great injuries to nature for forwarding his petty interests. It is the lack of restraint on the part of man that is causing excessive exploitation of natural resources. The activities of man are causing pollution of air, water, sound and land. Even the educated people are not taking enough interest in the conservation of natural resources.
