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. These resources which are affected include:WaterAirSoilThe degradation also impacts our:WildlifePlantsAnimalsMicro-organisms

How Environmental Degradation Occurs:

Environmental changes are based on many factors including:UrbanizationThe Population ExplosionIntensification of agricultureIncrease in energy useIncrease in transportation

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High quantity of Exhaust gasesSecondary Pollutants High number of industries such as mining Chemical effluentsUnplanned Land-use policies

The effects of the major environmental problems on both health and productivity are:a. Water pollution and water scarcityb. Air pollutionc. Solid and hazardous wastesd. Soil degradatione. Deforestationf. Loss of biodiversityg. Atmospheric changes

Some Solutions to Environmental Degradation •afforestation

•drip irrigation•mixed crops or crop rotation

•stocking your land•Purchase recycled products•Conserve water•Conserve energy•Be an advocate to save our planet!

Innovative Ideas…………• Opt for sustainable and renewable way of living- GO GREEN

• 3 R’s for green lifestyle

• REDUCING

• REUSING

• RECYCLING

Ineffective international policies

Ineffective interational policies leave the future of the environment in a critical state with carbon dioxide level rising out of control. It is predicted that the Earth’s temperature will increase by “11-degrees Fahrenheit by the end of the century” (ABC Science, 2010).

Thank YouLets Go Green………………