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Environment and Pollution - Coggle Diagram
Environment and Pollution
Resource Exploitation
Water Shortage (Wasserknapheit)
occurs when the demand for water exceeds the available supply
leading to a deficit in water resources for human, agricultural or industrial use
caused by factors such as overpopulation, inefficient water management, climate change and pollution
consequences – health issues, environmental degradation, migration
only 3% fresh water
1.1 million people no access to water
Mostly caused by agriculture + industry
By 2023 2/3 of people face shortages
Drilling for Oil
using specialized machinery to bore deep into the earth´s surface in search of underground reservoirs containing crude oil
consequences – climate change, air pollution, habitat destruction
Disadvantages
Companies disrespect the nature + people
Exploited in developing countries -> no strict lows
Producer
Russia
USA
Saudi Arabia
Logging
process of cutting down trees for commercial purposes, such as wood products, paper, or fuel
consequences – deforestation, climate change, increased risk of wildfires
all of these different typs of wast pose social, economic, and environmental danger
Waste
Definition
waste, rubbish, trash, garbage, litter
household and commercial waste, industrial and hazardous waste, bio-medical and clinical waste, radioactive, explosive, electronic waste
Plastic Pollution
part of everyday life – toothbrushes, credit cards, mobiles, Lego bricks, biros
plastic waste has skyrocketed from 5 million tonnes in the 1950s to almost 400 million tonnes today. It's expected to double by 2050
one third of our plastic is made to be disposable, lasting less than one year
in USA 2 million bottles are used every 5 minutes
Zero-Waste Lifestyle
eco-friendly: cutting waste, even aiming for zero trash
no plastic, no wrappers, no garbage
goal – minimize landfill waste
challenging
Fashion Waste
fast fashion fuels clothing waste issue
most donated clothes are sold, often leading to landfill
overconsumption in fast fashion leads to excessive production and wastage of unsold clothes from previous collections
Before you make any purchase, think about whether you really need it
reduce, re-use, recycle
reduce – reduce waste by consuming less and choosing products with minimal packaging. Optimize production to minimize waste
reuse – extend item lifespans by repairing, refurbishing, or repurposing them instead of throwing them away. Donate and use refillable containers to reduce waste
recycle – recycle waste into reusable materials like paper, glass, metal, and plastics, conserving resources and minimizing landfill waste
a green (eco-friendly) lifestyle
making choices that minimize harm to the environment
actions like reducing waste, conserving energy, using sustainable products, supporting eco-friendly practices
overpopulation
in the mid-18th century, Earth´s population was less than 800 million
over 7,7 billion people now, at least another 2 billion expected by 2050
human population began to explode in recent history due to advancement in agriculture medicine and technology
the industrial revolution marked a tipping point, but various smaller revolutions in medicine, technology, agriculture, and finance also fuelled dangerous overpopulation
(Solution)
one child politics
steps to save the planet/environment
reduce, reuse, recycle
conserve energy
conserve water
drive less
educate others
Buy local and seasonal fruits and vegetables
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shorter transport route
Less use of pesticides
support the country's economy with domestic purchases
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Costs more
Not everything is available all the time
Buy local products
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Costs more
Not everything is available all the time
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support the country's economy with domestic purchases
shorter transport route
Before you make any purchase, think about whether you really need it