I wouldn't call myself a hard core environmentalist. I dont save nature because I think it has to be saved. I wouldn't even say I protect nature!
I'd say I dont harm nature and attempt encouraging others not to harm nature either.
Thats about it.
Why?
Thats the simplest question I've answered in ages!
I love the way nature makes me feel. Simple.
The feeling one gets when the breeze caresses your untamed natural tresses; when the many stars wink in greeting while the mother moon looks at them her love glowing and illuminating the sky to a blue mankind is yet to imitate in charming perfection; when the sunrays sneakily peek through the blinds gently prodding you awake to experience the freshness life has to offer; when the sand takes in your physical weight at the beach as the waves ease your mental weight as they come in and take your troubles to a far far far away land; when standing in the balcony with the blossoms of the neighbouring tree smiling into your face scintillating your senses with their fragrance while the oh-so-light sprinkle of nature falls delicately so as to not hurt your tender skin by falling harsh; when sun smiles with a rainbow at the well-cleaned earth after powerful rains; when the butterfly you haven't seen in ages flashes its coloured wings reminding you of the existence of colours beyond black, white and grey; when your bare feet fall on the fresh soft grass carpet; when the very rat you try to chase away from your garbage turns to question you with its startlingly clear eyes as to how stupid must we be to let them enjoy the various free pleasures nature has to offer while we "enjoy" the costing comforts we created for ourselves; the feeling of content which warms the insides and glows on the outside is, at least in my opinion unparalleled.
What I have been a little afraid of is the possibility of all the above just being tucked in the corner of my brain as a distant memory. While the heart and senses long for the experience to be a daily occurence, a part and parcel of every day and night, the irrational brain forces its way through to whimper that in the name of development, all is justified only to be pushed out by the logical brain which is confident that development can happen in harmony with nature.
When all its going to take is a few smart brains and a lot of co-operation and willfull people, why not have the best of both worlds? 
Easiest way: Avoid activities/products which harm the environment. Every small contribution adds to the big picture. Dream big, act small but constantly, bigger aims will be achieved!
