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Human Impact
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Common effects include decreased water quality, increased pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions, depletion of natural resources and contribute to global climate
One of the biggest impacts humans have on aquatic systems is excess nutrient inputs. Nutrients, like nitrogen and phosphorus, are essential to the health and survival of aquatic plants and animals.
The majority of air pollution is the result of human activities. For example, increased fossil fuel combustion from motor vehicles, industrial factories, and power plants all pump large quantities of air pollutants, such as carbon monoxide, ozone and nitrous oxides, into the atmosphere.
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According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, human activities are largely responsible for an increase in temperature around the globe, primarily due to carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions.
Using less energy in the home can lessen the amount of pollution put into the air by coal burning power plants.
There are several simple things that people can do on a daily basis to minimize their impact on the environment. For example, taking public transportation, biking or walking instead of driving will reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
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