Protecting the environment is very important.  We want to be able to reduce the destruction of ecosystems and ensure that our planet is a safe livable environment for future generations. Students will articulate the importance of protecting the environment and why. Write a 2-3 page paper covering the following points related to this topic: What are the benefits of protecting the environment? What could be limitations in protecting the environment? How you will protect the environment, and your reasons why. How you can get others involved in protecting the environment from a local to a national level. Explain the local and national economic and social effects for environmental protection.