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What does it mean 'there's no planet B'?

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E.Evelyn

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Answered Jan 05, 2021

When you say, “There is no planet B.,” this is a reminder to people that the Earth is just one planet. If you would check out the different planets in the solar system where we belong, you will see that there is nothing quite like planet earth. This means that it will be a bit hard to look for a planet wherein people would be able to live.

Every day, people are making so many changes to the planet. The time may come when it would cease to exist because people are not taking good care of it. The earth would need to heal. Hopefully, with the help of people who would like to make a difference, this is going to be possible.

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L. Laurel

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L. Laurel, Assistant Manager, MBA (Marketing), California

Answered Jan 05, 2021

There is no planet B is used to draw people’s attention to the fact that our planet is constantly changing, and this is due to our actions. Our planet is constantly changing every day; about 75 percent of the changes are caused by our deliberate actions, while the remaining 25 percent are caused accidentally.

Our planet earth has faced so many changes which may result in different occurrences to take place if we don’t tread carefully. In order to strengthen our planet (earth), then act like the bush bushing, deforestation, grazing, etc., should be stopped.

We should practice act like afforestation, stop the release of carbon into the air, etc. These practices will make our planet safe and productive. Lastly, we must all act together to secure this one planet that we have because there is no planet B.

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C. Perez

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C. Perez, Writer, Writer, Cleveland

Answered Jan 04, 2021

There are many changes in our climate which lead everyone to believe that the Earth will not be around for much longer. When this conversation is being had, there is a saying that is often used. It says "There is no planet B".

This means that there is no alternative for us to live and that we must take care of our current living home so that the future generations can be around to live in. This means to recycle. Keep waste out of the water so that the animals we need can keep living. It also means to reduce the amount of smoke and fuel we have in the air, so we can keep the air clean.

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Noah

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Noah , Chauffer, LA

Answered Dec 30, 2020

Scientists may convey the problems that will affect the environment based on available evidence. Still, their solution does not fall upon the scientists, but it should be up to society to make the earth’s changes to be a safe place to live. The book ‘There is no Planet B’ is written by Professor Mike Berners Lee, a teacher at Lancaster University and a consultant focused on supporting essential organizations. No planet B has an abundance of evidence-based information. It is focused on relevant questions and the gathering of intelligent answers. The phrase itself means that there is no other planet for us to live on, so we must take guardianship of the one we have.
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L. Gibson

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L. Gibson, Science Professor

Answered Dec 24, 2020

'There is no planet B'' is like a saying used to draw people's consciousness to the fact that our planet (Earth) is constantly changing, courtesy of our actions. Over the years, our planet has witnessed so many changes, which most people believe are all pointers to certain imminent occurrences that we might face if we don't tread carefully.

Our planet is changing every day, and these changes are happening faster than how they used to in the past. Some of the changes are products of our deliberate actions, while others are accidental. This is because we are intentionally sacrificing our safety for some things that we see as developments.

So, the saying is telling us to strengthen our planet A by constantly doing things that we make our planet productive and safe. This means we should stop burning ancient carbon, razing forests, etc.

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