Question

how does the author justify his statement about the critical condition of the ailing planet.

Answer 1

The author conveys this through the following lines -

" The earth itself is a living  organism — an enormous being of which we are parts. It has its  own metabolic needs and vital processes which need to be  respected and preserved.  The earth’s vital signs reveal a patient in declining health. "

" The First Brandt Report raised the  question — “Are we to leave our successors a scorched planet of  advancing deserts, impoverished landscapes and ailing  environment?” "

" A three years study using satellites and aerial photography conducted by the United Nations warns that the environment has deteriorated so badly that it is critical in many of the 88 countries investigated. "

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