Environmental Degradation PDF

Environmental Degradation  MOTHER NATURE The natural environment, with all its ecosystem services, comprises the entire basis for life on the planet. Its value is therefore impossible to quantify or even model.  What Is Environmental Degradat...

Environmental Degradation  MOTHER NATURE The natural environment, with all its ecosystem services, comprises the entire basis for life on the planet. Its value is therefore impossible to quantify or even model.  What Is Environmental Degradation? Environmental degradation is a result of socio-economical, technological and institutional activities. Degradation occurs when Earth's natural resources are depleted (useless).  What Is Environmental Degradation? These resources which are affected include: Water Air Soil The degradation also impacts our: Wildlife Plants Animals Micro-organisms  How Environmental Degradation Occurs Environmental changes are based on many factors including: Urbanization The Population Explosion Intensification of agriculture Increase in energy use  How Environmental Degradation Occurs Increase in transportation High quantity of Exhaust gases Secondary Pollutants  High number of industries such as mining  Chemical effluents Unplanned Land-use policies  The effects of the major environmental problems on both health and productivity are: a. Water pollution and water scarcity b. Air pollution c. Solid and hazardous wastes d. Soil degradation e. Deforestation f. Loss of biodiversity g. Atmospheric changes  Some Solutions to Environmental Degradation Afforestation Mixed crops or crop rotation Drip irrigation Stocking your land Purchase recycled products Conserve water Conserve energy  Innovative Ideas………… Opt for sustainable and renewable way of living- GO GREEN R’s for green lifestyle REDUCING REUSING RECYCLING