Traveling by bicycle and not by car is a measure that contributes to the preservation of the environment.
Preservation is a term related to the verb preserve , whose etymology takes us to the Latin praeservāre . The action of preserving consists of taking care of, protecting or defending something in advance , with the aim of avoiding eventual harm or deterioration.
Preservation , therefore, can be developed in various areas and in different ways to preserve the qualities or integrity of things. There are, for example, several preservation regulations and laws that seek to protect natural attractions and historic buildings.
Environmental preservation
When what is sought is to take care of a park, a mountain, a river or any other natural area, preservation is aimed at avoiding polluting activities that damage the ecosystem . In this way, a preservation law can prohibit mining activity from being carried out on a mountain or camping or camping in a forest.
It must be established that there are many measures and actions that can be carried out and are carried out in order to achieve the preservation of the environment . Among them we can highlight the following:
• Reduce energy expenditure, since it represents a notable reduction in carbon dioxide emissions released into the atmosphere.
• Commit to the promotion and use of so-called renewable energies, which are clean and do not pollute while being inexhaustible.
• Promote the recovery and restoration of wildlife habitats.
• Increase campaigns and programs dedicated to recycling.
• Undertake actions to keep both air and noise pollution under control.
• Make use of products that are respectful of the natural environment.
The preservation of a historic building requires various works and actions to preserve its main characteristics.
Caring for historic buildings and works of art
If the purpose is to care for a building of historical value, preservation regulations are usually aimed at preventing its demolition and structural changes. They also seek to prohibit owners and/or visitors from carrying out activities that could put the characteristics of the building at risk.
Artworks are also the subject of preservation efforts. In this way, it is common that a painting from the 16th century cannot be touched to prevent the paint pigments from deteriorating, or that a film strip undergoes a special process to extend its life.
Digital preservation
We cannot forget that there is also what is known as digital preservation . With this term, what is intended is to refer to the set of actions and measures that must be carried out with the clear objective of being able to guarantee that a series of digital information, contained in computer devices or on supports of that type, can be correctly preserved. But not only that, but also that, despite the changes that occur in the sector, it can be used when deemed appropriate without problems.
Among the most important techniques and methods that exist in terms of digital preservation we would have to highlight, without any doubt, migration, making backup copies, refreshing or the so-called metadata.
Protect a person
The idea of preserving, finally, can be applied to people to refer to their care or protection .
«I didn't tell you anything to protect you and avoid unpleasantness» y «Preserving health is essential if you want to have a long life» son frases que muestran este uso.