Environmental degradation refers to the deterioration of the environment due to human activities, such as pollution, deforestation, and depletion of natural resources. It is the process by which the environment becomes less capable of supporting life.
Climate Change: Refers to long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns due to human activities like burning fossil fuels and deforestation.
Pollution: The introduction of harmful substances or contaminants into the environment, such as air pollution from factories or water pollution from industrial waste.
Deforestation: The clearing or removal of forests on a large scale, often for agricultural purposes or logging. This leads to habitat loss and contributes to climate change.
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