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Environment 🌳 - Coggle Diagram
Environment
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Environmental problems
greenhouse effect
global warming
irreversible climate change
acid rain
overpopulation
waste disposal
ocean acidification
loss of biodiversity
deforestation
ozone layer depletion
public health issue
pollution
melting glaciers
Causes of environmental pollution
consumerism & capitalism
human activities
combustion of fossil fuels
oil spill
toxins and gases released by factories, airplanes
the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicide
cut down trees
make space for residential, industrial or commercial projects
dispose an excessive amount of waste
toxic waste
toxins from plastics, heavy metals and nitrates
industrial waste
household waste
electronic waste
nuclear waste
battery farming
emissions from vehicles, carbon footprint, factories
poaching
overfishing
Effects of environmental problems
unexpected/ unpredictable weather patterns
rising sea levels
melting of polar ice caps
flash, widespread flood
desertification
erosion
acid rain
intense, searing heat & temperatures soar
shortage of resources
food
run dry/ deplete fuel/ non-renewable energy
clean water
a negative impact on public health
respiratory diseases
cardiovascular diseases
pose a threat to ecosystem/ imbalance in natural processes
collapse food webs
mass extinction
a negative impact on marine life/ aquatic species
coral reef destruction
create a hole in the ozone layer
increase in exposure harmful UV radiation
the risk of potential blinding eyes diseases
short-term overexposure
sunburn
prolonged uv exposure
skin cancer
premature aging
Solutions to environmental problems
reuse & reduce & recycle
use biodegradable packaging
reduce plastic waste
recycle waste material (paper, glass)
reduce food miles
buy local product
reduce carbon emissions
buy organic fruit and vegetables
use unleaded petrol
offsetting carbon emissions
develop alternative energy
solar heating
tidal energy
wind energy
build more offshore wind farms
introduce green taxes
encourage eco-friendly design
invest in green projects
plan more trees
use non-renewable energy economically
campaign to improve people's awareness about pollution