'Pollution destroys our environment, makes Jakarta a very bad place to live in'

In observation of World Environment Day, which falls on Sunday, June 5, students of Grade 5, SD Mentari, share their thoughts on the natural world -- and how to protect it.

Question: Why are some animals endangered? Answer: Some animals are endangered because some people want their fur for money and to hunt them down. How do you feel about the pollution here in Jakarta?

I feel that pollution destroys our country. Our people get sick and animals are also harmed. How can we look after the environment?

By planting more trees, not wasting fuel, building less factories and recycling. (Dyno)

Why is looking after the environment important?

Because without any trees/forests, we wouldn't get fresh air. How can we look after the environment?

By keeping our surroundings clean and by not throwing rubbish around. How do you think we can protect the endangered animals here in Indonesia?

Build more zoos, don't cut anymore forests down, don't hurt animals and put hunters in prison. (Margo)

How can we make Jakarta a green city?

I think we can make Jakarta a green city by planting more trees, recycling, reuse stuff and reducing the amount of garbage. What is your favorite endangered animal? Why?

My favorite endangered animal is the tiger, because I like the way it hunts and its lifestyle. I like its sharp teeth. I just don't get why people hate them so much. How do you feel about the pollution here in Jakarta?

I feel that it's disturbing the life cycle of both humans and animals. It's ruining our country and we're better off without it. (Maura)

Why are some animals endangered?

It is because the lumberjacks keep cutting down the trees and killing animals. Can you name any endangered animals?

Tiger, rhino, elephants and komodo. How can we look after the environment?

By reusing, reducing and recycling. (Joshua)

How can we make Jakarta green?

We have to plant more trees and we cannot build factories all around so there will be less pollution and plant more gardens like in Medan. And don't throw poisonous chemicals and garbage into the river. Why are some animals endangered?

Because people hunt them and actually people want to get their skin or fur to get money. How can we look after the environment?

We can look after the environment by planting more trees, recycling, reusing and reducing. (Nazha)

What is your favorite endangered animal? Why?

My favorite endangered animal is the orangutan because they didn't do anything but people just want their skin and to frame them for decoration. Why is looking after the environment important?

If we don't have a good environment, animals will die. If people from other countries come to Jakarta, they will think it's disgusting.

How can we make Jakarta a green city?

We can plant more trees, use the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) and not throw (out) garbage everywhere. How can we look after the environment?

Don't use (so) much transportation, don't cut trees, if you do not need something, don't buy it. (Shanna)

What is your favorite endangered animal? Why?

My favorite endangered animals is the cuscus because it looks kind and cute. Why are some animals endangered?

Because lots of people hunt them.

How can we make Jakarta green?

Throwing (out) less garbage. (Tamara)

What is your favorite endangered animal? Why?

Javan Leaf Monkeys, because they are slender and graceful monkeys with long tails and they look like humans. Why are some animals endangered?

Animals are endangered because they are being hunted for reasons and trees are being cut down, which leaves many animals homeless. How can we make Jakarta a green city?

We can first reduce pollution, (and by) recycling, reducing and reusing our trash. We can also reduce the amount of pollution by not using "too" many cars. (Febi)

What is your favorite endangered animal? Why?

My favorite endangered animals are the tiger and the green turtle. I like tigers because they help us realize that if they attack/scare us, it is our fault. The babies are cute. I like the green turtle because they help me imagine swimming in the deep blue ocean (mostly in clear water). Why are some animals endangered?

Mostly because people hunt them for something useless and their houses (habitats) get smaller and smaller. How can we make Jakarta green?

We should plant more plants and should not use too many things that make pollution and don't build too many houses and buildings. (Kartika)

What is your favorite endangered animal? Why?

My favorite endangered animal is the orang utan because it is like human being and is friendly and smart. How do you feel about the pollution here in Jakarta?

I feel that pollution destroys our environment and makes Jakarta a very bad place to live in. We should help pollution from getting worse. How can we make Jakarta a green city?

We can make Jakarta a green city by planting more trees, not throwing chemical and poison into the river(s), collecting things that we can recycle. (Michelle)

What is your favorite endangered animal? Why?

My favorite endangered animal is the cuscus because it's very cute and I don't want to see them suffering because the forests are cut down. Why is looking after the environment important?

If all the plants are cut down, the animals have no plants to eat and the herbivores will die and the carnivores will have no more herbivores to eat. How can we look after the environment?

Grow more plants, reduce, reuse and recycle. (Maudy)

Why are some animals endangered?

It is because of the pollution and the forests are being cut down. Can you name any endangered animals?

Tigers, komodos and rhinos. How can you make Jakarta a green city?

By planting more trees and building less factories. (Darren)

Why are some animals endangered?

Because hunters keep on killing them and they are cutting down the forest. Can you name any endangered animals?

Eagles, birds of paradise and rhinos. How can you make Jakarta a green city?

By planting more trees and by saving the environment. (Marsya)

What is your favourite endangered animal? Why?

My favourite endangered animal is the rhino because they are cute and huge. How do you feel about the pollution here in Jakarta?

I feel that my homeland is now broken and needs to be fixed. How can we make Jakarta a green city?

We can plant some more plants and not cut them down. (Azza)

What is your favourite endangered animal? Why?

Elephants because they are smart, friendly and helpful. What do you do at home to reduce the amount of pollution?

I don't burn trash and I use recycled folders and bags. What do you think others can do to reduce the amount of pollution?

They shouldn't build more factories and throw rubbish everywhere. (Ditha)

Why are some animals endangered?

Some animals are endangered because people hunt them. Not for the meat but for money. Can you name any endangered animals?

Rhinos, crocodiles and elephants. What is your favorite endangered animal? Why?

The komodo, because we can only find it in Indonesia. (Melati)

How can we look after the environment?

By planting more trees, flowers and other plants. What is your favourite endangered animal? Why?

My favourite endangered animal is an elephant because it is kind, cute and it's a part of our habitat. What do you do at home to reduce the amount of pollution?

I will use less water, less oil, not burn trash and I recycle bags and folders. (Tasha)