Finding a balance between nature and man “There is no equivalent in beauty in America! » I thought excitedly when I first laid eyes on our American landscape. The fascinating forests and wondrous lakes surpassed the stories I heard growing up. However, it leaves me perplexed when I see landscapes that hinder my sense of awe. Even though there are intact forests, “No littering” signs seemed to be omnipresent. One could easily wonder why so much effort was put into preserving an already pristine land. Some only know the beauty of the American landscape and believe that it is only natural that people should preserve it. Over time, I learned about the ongoing struggle to preserve the environment. On the one hand, those affected strive to impose environmental rules on industries in order to produce a cleaner environment for their children to enjoy. Their enemies, on the other hand, the economists, argue that these rules limit the nation's productivity, thereby halting general prosperity. Seeing the effects of overpopulation and pollution in China, I agree with the need to protect the environment. However, these rules that protect our landscape are imperfect. However, many people call for rules on industries without truly understanding what they protect. It seems that many people today confuse nature with pure, untouched soil that we have not corrupted. What's worse is that people go to incredible lengths to intervene and bring it back to life when they don't have a deeper understanding of nature. Although nature is not the pure, concentrated essence that many believe, it is undoubtedly valuable to humans. Two concepts that we use in reference to nature come up frequently. The "refined" look of wealthy urban dwellers images of nature...... middle of paper...... technology, nature provides crucial assets that cannot be synthesized. Nature is still a mystery that continues to surprise us with combinations of wild and brilliant things, and we, as humans, have only recently begun to appreciate some of its creations. The mystery and beauty of nature lies in its unpredictability. Nature has many lessons for us and it is crucial that we preserve it. We must therefore find a balance between the preservation of nature and human expansion. We should intervene little in nature, because we do not understand or know everything, but we should also not hesitate to act when it would benefit our prosperity. Today, with the advancement of technology, people are unaware of what will or will not destroy the environment. It is important to increase public awareness of the facts so that a delicate balance can be struck..