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1. Soil Degradation
Soil degradation is the physical, chemical and biological decline in soil quality. It can be the loss of organic matter, decline in soil fertility, and structural condition, erosion, adverse changes in salinity, acidity or alkalinity, and the effects of toxic chemicals, pollutants or excessive flooding.
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2. Overpopulation
Human overpopulation is among the most pressing environmental issues, silently aggravating the forces behind global warming, environmental pollution, habitat loss, the sixth mass extinction, intensive farming practices and the consumption of finite natural resources.
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3. Acid Rain
Acid rain is caused by the pollutants in the atmosphere such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. It has negative consequences for humans, wildlife and aquatic species.
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4. Ozone Layer Depletion
Pollution caused by chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in the air creates a hole in the ozone layer, which protects the earth from harmful UV radiation.
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5. Deforestation
Loss of trees in order to make space for residential, industrial or commercial projects means that less oxygen is produced, and temperature and rainfall are affected.
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6. Loss of Biodiversity
Species and habitats are becoming extinct due to human activity. This causes an imbalance in natural processes like pollination and poses a threat to ecosystems
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7. Ocean Acidification
The increase in the production of carbon dioxide by humans causes the oceans’ acidity to rise, which has a negative impact on marine life.
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8. Waste Disposal
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An excessive amount of waste is produced and dumped in the oceans. Nuclear waste is particularly dangerous, as well as plastics and electronic waste.
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9. Global Warming
The emission of greenhouse gases due to human activity causes global warming, which in turn causes an increase in temperature that then leads to rising sea levels, melting of polar ice caps, flash floods and desertification.
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10. Pollution
Pollution of the air, water, and soil caused by toxins such as plastics, heavy metals and nitrates, are due to factors such as toxins and gases released by factories, combustion of fossil fuels, acid rain, oil spill and industrial waste.
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Top 10 Major Environmental Issues Today
Our environment faces several problems, and many of these seem to be worsening with time, bringing us into a time of a true environmental crisis. It is therefore becoming increasingly important to raise awareness of the existence of these issues, as well as what can be done to reduce their negative impact.
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