48+ ‘Environmental issues’ Writing Prompts
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Eco Warrior
Describe the environmental issues in your neighborhood, such as excessive trash or air pollution, and outline a comprehensive plan to tackle them.
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The Vanishing
Describe a creature or plant that has recently gone extinct as a result of environmental degradation.
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The Cost of Urbanization
Describe a city you know well, focusing on its environmental issues related to urbanization.
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Letters to the Future
Pen a letter to your future descendants explaining the current state of the environment.
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Protecting Our Planet
Write about a particular endangered animal and the possible ways to protect it.
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Environmental Diplomacy
Imagine a UN conference on Earth Day where world leaders are discussing global environmental issues. Write a speech you would present as a leader.
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Laws of Mother Nature
Discuss a law you would like to see implemented around the globe that would aid in Earth’s protection.
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Environmental Action Plan
Sketch a short- or long-term plan to improve your community’s ecological health.
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Endangered Species Diary
Select an endangered species and write a journal entry from its point of view.
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Embrace of the Natural
Create a narrative predicting how our relationship with nature and sustainable living could change following the pandemic.
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Consumerism Critic
Write about consumerism – is it a beneficial driving force for the economy or detrimental to societal values and the environment?
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Earth Day Inspiration
Utilize the themes of Earth Day (environmental protection, awareness, and activism) to craft a central conflict or mission for your main character.
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Gods in Modern Society
Imagine if ancient Greek gods existed in the modern world. What jobs would they have? What problems would they face?
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Earth Day Meditation
Write a thoughtful essay about how you plan to make your lifestyle more sustainable for Earth Day.
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Underwater Armageddon
Write a thriller revolving around a sudden, unknown threat emerging from the depths of the ocean.
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The Day Animals Talked
Imagine that all animals started talking one day. Write about your conversations with your favorite animal.
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Reflections on Earth Day significance
Reflect on why Earth Day is important to the world and yourself.
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Earth Anthem
Pretend you are a songwriter writing an anthem for Earth Day. What would its lyrics and message be?
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Sea Level Stories
Script a conversation between two coastal city dwellers discussing the rising sea levels.
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Time Capsule to the Future
Write a letter to the inhabitants of Earth 300 years from now about the state of the Earth today and your hopes for their time.
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Eco Warriors
Write a comic strip dialogue showing teenagers-turned-superheroes fighting against environmental issues.
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Safeguarding Our Home
Write a fictional depiction of future humans’ conversation about present day Earth’s environmental condition.
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Climate Change Denial
Discuss the rationale behind climate change denial and the impacts of such behaviours on global environmental protection.
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The Story of a Raindrop
Trace the journey of a raindrop from cloud formation to returning to the sea.
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Caring for our Blue Planet
Write a narrative about your journey as an astronaut who witnessed the fragility of our planet from space.
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Saving Our Planet Superhero
You have been given superpowers to help solve one environmental issue. What would your superpower be, and what problem would you aim to solve?
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Silent Observer
Describe Earth Day celebrations as a city-dwelling animal, such as a pigeon or a squirrel.
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Future Green Earth
Visualize and write about an optimistic scenario where humans have successfully made Earth greener.
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Planet’s Advocate
Imagine you’re the Earth’s lawyer in a trial, arguing that humanity should make more significant changes to protect the planet.
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Species on the Brink
Write a letter to a public representative advocating for the protection of an endangered species of your choice.
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Global Earth Day Impacts
Given that Earth Day is celebrated in April, write a story that explores this day from the perspective of different characters living in different parts of the world.
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No Place Like Dystopia
Imagine you’ve woken up in a dystopian world. Describe your first day in this world.
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Eco-Warriors of Tomorrow
Describe superhuman beings who wield their powers to combat environmental issues in a high-tech, but ailing future Earth.
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Swap Roles
Imagine a world where animals rule and humans are the ones kept in zoos. Describe a day in this world.
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Environmental Policy Progress
Critically examine the evolution of environmental policies since the inception of Earth Day.
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Climate Change Chronicles
Analyze the impacts of climate change on Earth and how these changes have been apparent over the past decade.
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Message in a Bottle
Imagine that you are stranded on a polluted island and you only have a bottle to send a message. Write a plea for help that also depicts the state of your environment.
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Alien’s Perspective
Imagine you are an alien visiting earth for the first time. Write a letter to your alien friends giving your observations about the earth’s environment and suggestions for improvement.
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The World in a Hundred Years
Based on what you know about climate change, picture the world in a hundred years and write an essay about it.
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Creating Green Superheroes
Imagine yourself as a superhero who has the power to protect the environment. Describe your powers, costume, and mission.
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Beyond Teaching and Research
A narration of a Pokemon Professor’s interventions in societal issues in the Pokemon world.
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The Alchemist
If you were a wizard, what spell would you conjure to alter one aspect of the world and why?
