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Environmental Issues and Solutions
An environment is generally defined as the surrounding or conditions in which a person, animal or
plant survives or operates. From this, it must be relatively easy for one to comprehend its
importance in the famed cycle of life.

Our environment is constantly changing, and as our environment changes so does the need to
become increasingly aware of the environmental issues that are causing these changes. With a
massive increase in natural disasters, warming and cooling periods, and different types of weather
patterns, people need to be a lot more cautious with the way they lead their lives in conjunction with
the types of environmental issues our planet is facing.

Also Read: Our Environment

Environmental Issues
Environmental issues are the harmful effects of human activities on the environment. These include
pollution, over-population, waste disposal, climate change, global warming, greenhouse effect, etc. 

Various environment protection programs are being practised at the individual, organizational and
government levels with the aim of establishing a balance between man and environment.

Some of the current environmental issues that require urgent attention are:

Climate Change
Climate change is a great concern in today’s scenario. This problem has surfaced in the last few
decades. Greenhouse gases are the major cause of climate change. Environmental changes have
several destructive impacts such as the melting of glaciers, change in seasons, epidemics, etc.
Global Warming
The burning of fossil fuels, emissions from the automobiles and chlorofluorocarbons add to the
greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. This has led to an increase in earth’s temperature causing
environmental changes. This increase in temperature across the globe is known as global warming.

Ozone Layer Depletion

The ozone layer is a layer of concentrated ozone gas. It protects us from the sun’s harmful
ultraviolet rays. This very important layer is being destroyed by CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons), which
are used in industries and everyday life (e.g. aerosol cans).

The chlorine in these compounds destroys the ozone layer. The hole in the ozone layer leaves
humans and wildlife exposed to the harmful UV rays resulting in several skin diseases including
cancer.

Water Pollution
The introduction of harmful substances into rivers, oceans, lakes and ponds, which changes the
physical, chemical or biological condition of the water is called water pollution. The polluted water
lacks oxygen and therefore the organisms die. 

Water is the main source of life and therefore it is our prime duty to prevent it from any kind of
pollution.

Air Pollution
Air pollution is the result of emissions from the industries, automobiles, and increasing use of fossil
fuels. The gaseous emissions have added to an increase in the temperature of the earth. Not only
this, but it had also increased the risk of diseases among individuals.

Solid Waste Management

Solid-waste management is defined as the discipline associated with the generation, storage,
collection, transfer and transport, processing, and disposal of solid waste in a manner that it does
not have a harmful effect on the environment. 

Deforestation
Deforestation is the depletion of trees and forests at an alarming rate. The trees provide us with
oxygen, several raw materials and also maintain the temperature of the earth. Due to the depletion of
trees for commercial purposes, there has been a drastic change in the earth’s climate.

Forests are an abode to a large number of wild animals and plants. Destruction of forests has led to
the elimination of a large number of plants and animal species affecting the biodiversity.
Overpopulation
The earth’s population is increasing drastically. It is estimated to be more than seven billion. The
increasing population has led to a shortage of resources. If this continues, it will be very difficult to
sustain such a huge population. The other environmental issues including pollution, waste
management, deforestation, climate change and global warming are all associated with over-
population.

Also Read: Solid Waste Management

Solutions to Environmental Issues

Following are some of the most common solutions to the environmental issue:

1. Replace disposal items with reusable items.

2. The use of paper should be avoided.
3. Conserve water and electricity.
4. Support environmental friendly practices.
5. Recycle the waste to conserve natural resources.

Environmental issues are a warning of the upcoming disaster. If these issues are not controlled,
there will soon be no life on earth.

Also Read: Water Pollution and its Control

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5 Comments

1.  Isha gharad MARCH 4, 2020 AT 11:31 PM

 Nice
But I want people invite locality aware of can change taking place in the local environment
due to climate change and the impacts of the people in my village \ town this topic project
so please help me I am your student

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