Question

What are the impacts of environmental degredation on society​?

Answer 1

Explanation:

• Impact on human health

1. Human health might be at the receiving end as a result of environmental degradation. Areas exposed to toxic air pollutants can cause respiratory problems like pneumonia and asthma. Millions of people are known to have died due to the indirect effects of air pollution.

• Economic impact

1. The huge cost that a country may have to borne due to environmental degradation can have a significant economic impact in terms of restoration of green cover, cleaning up of landfills and protection of endangered species.
2. The economic impact can also be in terms of the loss of the tourism industry.