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Environmental issues are the set of challenges and problems facing Earth and its natural systems. From climate change and pollution to overpopulation and energy use, these issues are complex and interconnected.

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Deforestation, pollution, and climate change all contribute to environmental degradation and can lead to decreased crop yields and water shortages. These factors can all contribute to poverty, as people are unable to produce enough food to feed their families.

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Some some of the so bad consequences:

Climate change including Global warming

Acid rain, photochemical smog and other forms of pollution

Ocean acidification

Displacement/extinction of wildlife

Resource depletion - forests, water, food

and more

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Is the purposeful clearing of forested land.

Causes:

Throughout history and into modern times, forests have been razed to make space for agriculture and animal grazing, and to obtain wood for fuel, manufacturing, and construction.

Consequences:

Deforestation can result in more carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere. That is because trees take in carbon dioxide from the air for photosynthesis, and carbon is locked chemically in their wood. With fewer trees around to take in the carbon dioxide, this greenhouse gas accumulates in the atmosphere and accelerates global warming.

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The introduction of harmful materials into the environment.

Causes:

Many things that are useful to people produce pollution. Cars spew pollutants from their exhaust pipes. Burning coal to create electricity pollutes the air. Industries and homes generate garbage and sewage that can pollute the land and water. Pesticides—chemical poisons used to kill weeds and insects—seep into waterways and harm wildlife.

Consequences:

Increased health risks, such as respiratory infections, heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer, can severely affect people who are already ill, such as children, the elderly, and others

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Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns.

Causes:

Greenhouse gas emissions blanket the Earth and trap heat from the sun. This leads to global warming and climate change. The world is warming faster than at any time in recorded history.

Consequences:

Higher temperatures can cause increased mortality, reduced productivity and damage to infrastructure.

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https://climate.ec.europa.eu/climate-change/consequences-climate-change_en

https://www.who.int/news/item/25-06-2024-what-are-health-consequences-of-air-pollution-on-populations

https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/pollution/

https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/deforestation/

https://energyeducation.ca/encyclopedia/Environmental_impact

https://www.ibm.com/topics/environmental-issues