Dr Dawos: Destruction of environment affects human health

November 15, 2013

PUTRAJAYA: Human greed on environmental activities has not only destroyed the ecosystem but also affected human health as well, said Deputy Natural Resource and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Dr James Dawos.

Therefore, he reminded the people on the importance of protecting the environment and promote national tourism activities.

“As an example, we could plant trees around the house as trees function as a protector of humans from global warming and produce oxygen and water vapour,” he told a media conference after opening the 2013 National-level Environment Week celebration.

The event was launched by Natural Resource and Environment Minister Datuk Seri G Palanivel in Precinct 4, here yesterday.

In his speech, Palanivel said efforts to combat environmental problems should not be solely the government’s responsibility as it should be shared by all members of the community.

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