ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS

Problems of Well-Being

Environmental Crisis

Environmental problems affect all of us around the world.

Our planet is poised at the brink of a severe environmental crisis. Current environmental problems make us vulnerable to disasters and tragedies, now and in the future. We

are in a state of planetary emergency, with environmental problems piling up high

around us. Unless we address the various issues prudently and seriously we are

surely doomed for disaster.

It Affects All Of Us!

Environmental problems extend beyond

boarders and spread far from their

local source to reach every corner of

the world. The impending danger to

all people, plants, and animals on

earth make this social issue a hugely

important and urgent matter.

Take Action For Our Future!

Environmental Problems

Water Pollution

Land Pollution

Global Warming

Air Pollution

Depletion Of Natural Resources

Water PollutionPollutants are discharged into water bodies without

adequate treatment to remove harmful

compounds. Water pollution affects plants and

organisms living in these bodies of water. In almost

all cases the effect is damaging not only to

individual species and populations, but also to the

natural biological communities.

Land Pollution

The deposition of solid or liquid waste materials on land or underground can contaminate the soil and groundwater, threaten public health, and cause unsightly conditions and nuisances.

Global Warming

Global warming is an increase in the

earth’s average atmospheric

temperature that causes corresponding

changes in the climate.

Air Pollution

The introduction of particulates, biological

molecules, or other harmful materials

into the Earth's atmosphere, causing

disease, death to humans and damage

other living organisms.

Depletion Of Natural Resources

The vast majority of resources are

exhaustible, which means they have a

finite quantity, and can be depleted if

managed improperly.

Conflict Perspective TheoryWealth, profit and power as an underline cause

for environmental problems.

Wealthy nations deplete resources more than poor nations, they also pollute and create more waste.

The wealthiest 20% is responsible for 86% of total private consumption.

The pursuit of wealth leads to money being a priority over damage to the environment (planed obsolescence).

Power and wealth influences politics and the public’s belief.

Social Causes

of Environmental problems

Population growth

Industrialization

Culture values:

Individualism

Materialism

Militarism

Solutions

Activism

Education

Changing consumer behavior

Green building

Government policies, regulation & funding

Sustainable economic development

International cooperation amongst nations

“Man” by Steve Cutts

References

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Conserve-Energy-Future.(2015) Water Pollution Facts. Retrieved march 25, 2015 from

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Cutts S. (2012). Man. Retrieved march 25, 2015 from

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfGMYdalClU

Mooney L., Holmes, M.,Knox, D., & Schacht, C. (2013). Thinking about Social

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National Geographic. Water Pollution .Retrieved march 25, 2015 from

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