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The future of Planet Earth - Coggle Diagram
The future of Planet Earth
Pollution
industry and transport are the main sources
farmers use pesticides and herbicides
millions of tons of plastic garbage in the ocean
Energy sources
fossil fuel emissions are damaging the environment
alternative sources of engery -> wind and solar power and other kinds of renewable energy
disposing of nuclear waste is a big problem
Waste disposal
rubbish sent to landfill sites -> long time to break down
trash gets reused or recycled
more rubbish / trash than ever
incineration -> pollutes the air
Biofuels
deforestation for more place to grow the plants -> global warming
animal habitats are destroyed -> extinction of species
made from crops such as corn and palm oil
Climate change
main cause: greenhouse gases and carbon dioxide -> hurricanes, flooding and drought
melting of glaciers -> rising sea levels
global warming
Water supply
countries overpumping theír groundwater supply
droughts and water rationing
population is exploding -> more water is needed