There are many answers to this question as natural resources are an important, almost essential, aspect in almost all areas of life as we know it. The main factor to consider in this question is the fact that these natural resources are just that... Natural! We cannot manufacture them and so when they run out they are gone. Even the ones that we have some control over, for example trees, will take many years to replace; there is no quick fix when it comes to natural resources. Then you have fossil fuels which we consider essential resources in the world today; these are even more precious. There is no way we can replace such resources in our lifetime or even that of our great, great grand children. Fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, take millions of years to form.
There are instances where resources can be used freely, but in most cases, our natural assets are in need of serious conservation. For example, cutting down trees contributes to the greenhouse effect. Some scientists believe that the greenhouse effect could have disastrous effects on the world if we do not take preventative action soon.
Living without natural resources would be difficult, if not impossible. Although we would obviously find it hard to live without everyday items (paper, furniture etc), the less-considered uses of natural resources such as medicines would also be missed significantly. Millions of dollars have been spent trying to find substances which can cure illness and disease, if these were depleted many millions of dollars more would need to be invested with no guarantee that another cure could be found.
There are instances where resources can be used freely, but in most cases, our natural assets are in need of serious conservation. For example, cutting down trees contributes to the greenhouse effect. Some scientists believe that the greenhouse effect could have disastrous effects on the world if we do not take preventative action soon.
Living without natural resources would be difficult, if not impossible. Although we would obviously find it hard to live without everyday items (paper, furniture etc), the less-considered uses of natural resources such as medicines would also be missed significantly. Millions of dollars have been spent trying to find substances which can cure illness and disease, if these were depleted many millions of dollars more would need to be invested with no guarantee that another cure could be found.