1) The rapid increase of human population is putting an incredible strain on our environment. While developed countries continue to pollute the environment and deplete its resources, developing countries are under increasing pressure to compete economically and their industrial advancements are damaging as well. The demands that this growth places on our global environment are threatening the future of sustainable life on earth. One of the largest environmental effects of human population growth is the problem of global warming. Some scientists fear that global warming will lead to rising sea levels and extreme weather conditions in the future. In order to support the growing population, forests are being destroyed at an alarming rate. Humans also continue to put a great demand on the natural resources of our planet. Many non-renewable resources are being depleted due to the unrestrained use of fuel and energy. Many parts of the world also suffer from a shortage of food and water. The growth of population puts larger demands on our already limited resources. The environment on earth is suffering from the growth of global population. The depletion of resources and biodiversity, the production of waste, and the destroying of natural habitat are serious problems that must be addressed in order to ensure that life on earth will be sustainable throughout the next century. Keywords: Industrial advancements, Land and soil degradation, global warming, Climate change, Air and water pollution, Deforestation, Physical environment.
2) Environmental Pollution occurs in different forms; air, water, soil, radioactive, noise, heat/ thermal, and light
- Air Pollution
- Water Pollution
- Soil pollution
- Noise pollution
- Radioactive pollution
- Light pollution
- Humans are the main cause of water pollution, which is triggered in many ways: by the dumping of industrial waste; due to temperature rise, that cause the alteration of water by reducing the oxygen in its composition; Or due to deforestation, which causes sediments and bacteria to appear under the soil
Most of this air pollution we cause results from the burning of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, natural gas, and gasoline to produce electricity and power our vehicles. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a good indicator of how much fossil fuel is burned and how much of other pollutants are emitted as a result.
Effects:
Nutrient pollution can cause toxic algal blooms in drinking water sources that create toxins that kill fish and other aquatic animals. Direct exposure to this toxic alga causes serious health problems in humans including neurological effects, respiratory problems, stomach and liver illness, and rashes.
3) Ecosystems are regularly impacted by air pollution, particularly emissions such as sulphur and nitrogen, and ground-level ozone as it affects their ability to function and grow.
The Nutrient overload in aquatic ecosystems can cause algae blooms and ultimately a loss of oxygen.
With Water pollution, it makes river biodiversity more vulnerable to climate warming. Apart from this Pollution may muddy landscapes, poison soils and waterways, or kill plants and animals. Through biodiversity analysis we can identify these threats and construct a safer and sounder environment and in turn safeguard the human race. We can protect riparian areas and other sensitive habitats from trampling and other disturbances as well.
4) The concept of sustainable development holds that human communities must exist and satisfy their own requirements without endangering the capacity of future generations to do the same. The Brundtland Report from 1987 introduced the first "official" concept of sustainable development.
5) Human is the only living being on the earth that is responsible for the destruction of the environment. Humans pollute a lot and contribute to air pollution, water, sound, radiation, light and even soil pollution. This is due to many of the human activities like travel, power generation, industrial waste dumped into rivers, polyethylene waste, artificial methods used in agriculture, cell phones, wifi etc. This pollution is harmful not only to humans but also to animals and plants around. This pollution decreases the healthy life span