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title: "Environmental Issues — AP Comp Gov Definition & Exam"
description: "Environmental issues in AP Comp Gov: how citizens' post-materialist values push regimes to act on pollution and climate, and why a 2023 FRQ tied them to legitimacy."
canonical: "https://fiveable.me/ap-comp-gov/key-terms/environmental-issues"
type: "key-term"
subject: "AP Comparative Government"
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# Environmental Issues — AP Comp Gov Definition & Exam

## Definition

Environmental issues refer to problems arising from human activities that have negative impacts on natural ecosystems, biodiversity, climate change, pollution levels, resource depletion, deforestation, habitat destruction, etc.

## Review

### Related Terms

- Climate change: Long-term alterations in temperature patterns and weather conditions across the globe primarily caused by human activities.
- Conservation: Efforts aimed at protecting natural resources and preserving biodiversity through sustainable practices.
- Sustainable development: Development practices that meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.