"Environmental issues are disruptions in the usual function of ecosystems."
The effects of human activity on the natural environment, including climate change, pollution, and resource depletion.
Climate Change: The study of changes in global climate patterns caused by human activity and natural factors, and its impact on the environment, ecosystems, and human societies.
Biodiversity: The study of the variety and distribution of living organisms on Earth, and their interactions with each other and their environment.
Pollution: The study of the release of contaminants into the environment, their sources, effects, and control measures.
Sustainable Development: The study of economic, social, and environmental factors that enable the development of societies in a way that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Energy: The study of the production, distribution, and use of energy sources, including renewable and nonrenewable resources, and their impact on the environment.
Water Resources: The study of the availability, quality, and management of water resources, including freshwater and marine ecosystems, and their impact on human health and well-being.
Land Use: The study of the use of land for agriculture, forestry, mining, urbanization, and other purposes, and its impact on ecosystems and biodiversity.
Environmental Ethics: The study of moral principles and values that guide human behavior towards the environment, and the ethical considerations involved in environmental decision-making.
Ecotourism: The study of responsible tourism that promotes conservation and sustainable development, and its impact on local communities and ecosystems.
Environmental Policy: The study of laws, regulations, and policies that govern environmental protection and sustainable development, and their implementation and enforcement.
Climate change/global warming: Refers to the gradual increase in temperature of the Earth’s atmosphere due to the emission of greenhouse gases.
Air pollution: When harmful chemicals and particles enter the air, causing respiratory problems and other health complications.
Water pollution: When harmful substances are released into various water sources, making it unsafe for consumption by humans, animals and plants.
Deforestation: Refers to the cutting down and destruction of forests, leading to a loss of wildlife habitats and an increase in carbon dioxide levels.
Soil erosion: The loss of fertile soil caused by natural or human-made factors such as wind, water, and construction.
Soil contamination: The introduction of chemicals or pollutants into the soil, making it dangerous for crops and damaging to the environment.
Overfishing: When fish stocks are depleted in a given area due to overfishing, leading to a loss of biodiversity and a potential food chain collapse.
Land degradation: The degradation of land due to natural or human-made factors, leading to issues such as desertification, soil degradation, and loss of biodiversity.
Ozone depletion: The depletion of the ozone layer, which causes a hole to form during certain seasons, increasing the exposure to harmful UV radiation, leading to skin cancer and other diseases.
Waste management: The proper disposal of waste, including hazardous and non-hazardous waste, to minimize the impact on the environment and human health.
Urbanization: The rapid growth of urban areas leading to air and water pollution, habitat loss, and the depletion of natural resources.
Energy: The issue of energy production and use, including the transition from non-renewable to renewable energy sources and reducing energy consumption to curb environmental harms.
Biodiversity: Refers to the variety of life on Earth, including species diversity, genetic diversity, and ecosystem diversity. The ongoing extinction of species and subsequent loss of biodiversity is a significant global environmental issue.
Agricultural practices: Farming methods that contribute to soil erosion, land degradation, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity.
Natural disasters: Including hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, and floods, these events have the potential to cause widespread destruction and loss of life, often exacerbated by factors such as climate change.
Resource depletion: Refers to the depleting resources that lead to growing environmental problems, such as depleting freshwater sources, dwindling fuel reserves, etc.
"These issues can be caused by humans (human impact on the environment) or they can be natural."
"These issues are considered serious when the ecosystem cannot recover in the present situation."
"These issues are considered catastrophic if the ecosystem is projected to certainly collapse."
"Environmental protection is the practice of protecting the natural environment on the individual, organizational or governmental levels, for the benefit of both the environment and humans."
"Environmentalism is a social and environmental movement that addresses environmental issues through advocacy, legislation education, and activism."
"Environmental destruction caused by humans is a global, ongoing problem."
"Water pollution also causes problems for marine life."
"Most scholars think that the projected peak global world population of between 9-10 billion people could live sustainably within the earth's ecosystems if human society worked to live sustainably within planetary boundaries."
"The bulk of environmental impacts are caused by excessive consumption of industrial goods by the world's wealthiest populations."
"The UN Environmental Program, in its 'Making Peace With Nature' Report in 2021..."
"...found addressing key planetary crises, like pollution, climate change and biodiversity loss..."
"Parties can work to address the Sustainable Development Goals by addressing the key planetary crises mentioned in the report."
"These issues can be addressed through advocacy, legislation education, and activism."
"These issues are considered serious when the ecosystem cannot recover in the present situation."
"These issues are considered catastrophic if the ecosystem is projected to certainly collapse."
"Environmental protection can be practiced on the individual, organizational or governmental levels."
"These issues can be caused by humans (human impact on the environment) or they can be natural."
"The practice of protecting the natural environment on the individual, organizational or governmental levels, for the benefit of both the environment and humans."
"Environmental destruction caused by humans is a global, ongoing problem."