Indigenous Issues Across the Americas
Environmental degradation refers to the deterioration of the natural environment through the depletion of resources such as air, water, and soil; the destruction of ecosystems; and the extinction of wildlife. This process is often accelerated by human activities like mining and oil/gas extraction, which can lead to significant and irreversible damage to both local ecosystems and global environmental health.
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