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Biodiversity and Waste Management
BIODIVERSITY is the VARIETY of different organisms on EARTH, or in an ECOSYSTEM.
- HIGH BIODIVERSITY is crucial for the STABILITY of ECOSYSTEMS so that they can function effectively.
- It reduces the DEPENDENCE of one species on another for FOOD and SHELTER.
- Maintaining biodiversity is vital for HUMAN SURVIVAL. It affects resources like clean air and water, fertile soil for crops, and materials for shelter and clothing.
- Human activities have caused us to face ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES such as GLOBAL WARMING and DEFORESTATION.
- These are major threats to biodiversity, but efforts are being made to mitigate these impacts.
Population Growth and Environmental Impact
- The global HUMAN POPULATION is increasing rapidly due to advancements in MEDICINE, FARMING and STANDARD OF LIVING.
- While this has benefits like reduced DEATHS from disease and hunger, it also puts pressure on the ENVIRONMENT as people consume more resources to meet these survival needs and improve the STANDARD OF LIVING.
- The demand for RAW MATERIALS for luxuries (such as cars and devices) and necessities is increasing, which includes the EXTRACTION and use of METALS, FOSSIL FUELS, and other NON-RENEWABLE resources.
- Thes materials are being used up faster than they are being replaced, making them the NOT SUSTAINABLE.
Escalating Waste Production
With more goods being produced for a increasing human population, there is also an increase in WASTE, including hazardous CHEMICALS.
If not managed properly, this waste can cause POLLUTION, which has harmful effects on plants and animals, and can severely reduce BIODIVERSITY.
Examples include:
- INDUSTRIAL WASTE can pollute lakes and rivers and affect aquatic life.
- AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS, such as fertilisers and pesticides, may lead to water pollution if not managed properly.
- SOLID WASTE management is becoming more challenging, with landfills filling up and the need for recycling becoming even more critical.
- AIR POLLUTION from industrial emissions, including SMOKE and ACIDIC GASES, has global impacts such as ACID RAIN, which can damage ecosystems far from the pollution source.
Biodiversity and Waste Management
BIODIVERSITY is the VARIETY of different organisms on EARTH, or in an ECOSYSTEM.
- HIGH BIODIVERSITY is crucial for the STABILITY of ECOSYSTEMS so that they can function effectively.
- It reduces the DEPENDENCE of one species on another for FOOD and SHELTER.
- Maintaining biodiversity is vital for HUMAN SURVIVAL. It affects resources like clean air and water, fertile soil for crops, and materials for shelter and clothing.
- Human activities have caused us to face ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES such as GLOBAL WARMING and DEFORESTATION.
- These are major threats to biodiversity, but efforts are being made to mitigate these impacts.
Population Growth and Environmental Impact
- The global HUMAN POPULATION is increasing rapidly due to advancements in MEDICINE, FARMING and STANDARD OF LIVING.
- While this has benefits like reduced DEATHS from disease and hunger, it also puts pressure on the ENVIRONMENT as people consume more resources to meet these survival needs and improve the STANDARD OF LIVING.
- The demand for RAW MATERIALS for luxuries (such as cars and devices) and necessities is increasing, which includes the EXTRACTION and use of METALS, FOSSIL FUELS, and other NON-RENEWABLE resources.
- Thes materials are being used up faster than they are being replaced, making them the NOT SUSTAINABLE.
Escalating Waste Production
With more goods being produced for a increasing human population, there is also an increase in WASTE, including hazardous CHEMICALS.
If not managed properly, this waste can cause POLLUTION, which has harmful effects on plants and animals, and can severely reduce BIODIVERSITY.
Examples include:
- INDUSTRIAL WASTE can pollute lakes and rivers and affect aquatic life.
- AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS, such as fertilisers and pesticides, may lead to water pollution if not managed properly.
- SOLID WASTE management is becoming more challenging, with landfills filling up and the need for recycling becoming even more critical.
- AIR POLLUTION from industrial emissions, including SMOKE and ACIDIC GASES, has global impacts such as ACID RAIN, which can damage ecosystems far from the pollution source.
