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EVIRONMENTAL

ISSUES & THEIR


EFFECTS ON HUMAN
HEALTH.
BY AFREEN BASHIR.
ENVIRONMENTAL
ISSUES.
 Ecosystems' regular functioning is disrupted by
environmental issues. Furthermore, these problems may
be brought on by nature or by humans. When an
ecosystem can no longer heal under the current
conditions, these problems are deemed critical, and
catastrophic when an ecological collapse is predicted.
 The detrimental impacts of any human activity on the
environment are referred to as environmental issues.
Both the biological and physical aspects of the
environment are considered, such as pollution,
deforestation, biodiversity loss, and climate change
which are among the major causes of considerable
concern.
CLIMATIC CHANGE.

 Long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns


are referred to as climate change. Such fluctuations may
be brought on by significant volcanic eruptions or
variations in the sun's activity.
 Climate change may have an impact on our employment,
housing, safety, and capacity to cultivate food. Some of us,
such as residents of tiny island states and other poor
nations, are already more susceptible to the effects of the
climate. Long-lasting droughts are placing people at danger
of starvation, while conditions like sea level rise and
saltwater intrusion have progressed to the point that entire
towns have been forced to evacuate. The quantity of
"climate refugees" is anticipated to increase in the future.
POLLUTION.

AIR POLLUTION:
 When pollutants are released into the atmosphere, they
endanger both human health and the health of the
whole planet. Energy usage and manufacturing are the
main sources of air pollution.
 The effects of air pollution on a person's body can vary
based on the kind of pollutant, the length and intensity
of exposure, as well as other factors including the
particular health risks of each person and the combined
effects of several pollutants or stressors.
 Air pollution can also lead to asthma and bronchitis in
human beings.
SMOG AND
SOOT.
The two most common
forms of air pollution are
smog and soot.
When sunlight and
emissions from burning
fossil fuels interact, smog
is created. Tiny chemicals,
dirt, smoke, dust, or
allergies that are
transported in the air
when gases or solids
come together to produce
soot. Smog and soot both
come from comparable
causes. Both are produced
by engines found in
vehicles and trucks,
factories, power plants,
incinerators, and other
POLLUTION.

WATER POLLUTION.
 Water contamination occurs when pollutants contaminate
water sources and render the water unfit for use in
drinking, cooking, cleaning, swimming, and other
activities. Chemicals, garbage, germs, and parasites are
examples of pollutants. Water is eventually contaminated
by all types of pollution.
 Cholera, diarrhoea, dysentery, hepatitis A, typhoid, and
polio are just a few of the illnesses that can spread due to
contaminated water and poor sanitation. People are
exposed to health hazards that can be avoided when
water and sanitation services are absent, subpar, or
improperly managed.
DEFORESTATION.

 Deforestation is the deliberate clearing of forest area for


purposes other than forestry. The major drivers of this
destructive behavior include the growth of agriculture, the
rearing of livestock, and the need for raw resources.
 In addition to inflicting food shortages and irreparable harm to
entire ecosystems, the destruction of trees disrupts weather
patterns, obliterates habitats, and has a detrimental impact
on rural populations.
 When companies cut down forests, these communities lose
resources to cultivate the food they need to survive, pushing
them into food insecurity. Hundreds of millions of people rely
on tropical forests for food, and the highest concentrations of
food insecure populations live in regions with tropical forests.
LOSS OF BIODIVERSITY.

 Loss of biodiversity refers to a decline in biodiversity within a species, an


ecosystem, a specific geographic location, or Earth as a whole.This
reduction in the diversity of life may cause the ecosystem where decline
has occurred to stop working properly.
 Although a species is not completely removed from the ecosystem or
the biosphere, its niche shrinks as its population declines. A abrupt fall
in population may result in major changes in the ecosystem's structure
if the niches occupied by a single species or a group of species are
essential to the ecosystem's healthy operation.
 For instance, cutting down trees in a forest results in the loss of the
ecosystem's benefits from shade, temperature and moisture regulation,
animal habitat, and nutrient delivery.
 Biodiversity sustains global health and has a direct influence on all of
our lives. Simply put, diminished biodiversity implies that millions of
people will confront a future in which food sources are increasingly
vulnerable to pests and disease, and pure water is seldom or scarce.
That is concerning for humans.
PUBLIC ROLE IN REDUCING
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.

There are various methods in which the general people may


contribute to decrease the effects of environmental challenges.
Here are some suggestions:
 Reduce your consumption: By lowering their use of products
and resources, the general population may assist lessen the
effect of environmental challenges. This may be accomplished
through purchasing products created from sustainable
materials, decreasing the use of single-use plastics, and
purchasing locally based goods.
 Exercise the three R's: Reducing, reusing, and recycling: The
three R's are an efficient technique to reduce trash production.
The general people may put these concepts into effect by
limiting their consumption, reusing products rather than tossing
them away, and recycling materials that can be reused.
PUBLIC ROLE IN REDUCING
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.

 Take public transportation or carpool: Transportation is


a major contributor to air pollution. The general people may
contribute to mitigate this impact by taking public
transportation or carpooling instead of driving alone.
 Plant trees: Trees are beneficial to the environment
because they absorb carbon dioxide and emit oxygen. By
planting trees in their areas, the general population may
assist lessen the effect of environmental challenges.
 Environmental groups: The general people may help
environmental organizations that seek to safeguard the
environment. This can be accomplished by monetary
donations, volunteer time, or participation in campaigns
and events.
PUBLIC ROLE IN REDUCING
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.

 Raising awareness: The general population


may play a significant role in raising
awareness of environmental concerns. This
may be accomplished via posting information
on social media, speaking with friends and
family, and attending local events and rallies.

These are just a few examples of how the


general public can help reduce the impact of
environmental issues. We can make a difference
and safeguard the earth for future generations
by working together.
THANK
YOU!

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