Environmental Degradation

Definition

Environmental degradation refers to the deterioration of the environment through various human activities. It involves the depletion or destruction of natural resources, pollution, habitat loss, climate change, and other negative impacts on ecosystems.

Related terms

Deforestation:

Deforestation is the clearing or removal of forests or trees from an area. It often leads to habitat loss for wildlife species, increased greenhouse gas emissions, soil erosion, and disruption of local ecosystems.

Pollution:

Pollution refers to the introduction of harmful substances into the environment that cause adverse effects on living organisms. Examples include air pollution (from vehicle emissions), water pollution (from industrial waste), and soil pollution (from chemical contaminants).

Climate Change:

Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperature patterns and weather conditions due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels. It leads to rising global temperatures, sea-level rise, extreme weather events like hurricanes and droughts.