Biodiversity encompasses every living organism on the planet. 20. rivers in Asia, Africa and South American are polluted. 50% of Americans are concerned about contaminants in their water supplies. Support Environmental and Social Justice Organizations. Mountain glaciers are in alarming retreat and the downstream effects of reduced water supply in the driest months will have repercussions that transcend generations. © 2006-2020 LoveToKnow, Corp., except where otherwise noted. 9. 26. Based on the increased rate of species extinction, some scientist have stated the earth is in the throes of the sixth extension, the fifth having been when the dinosaurs disappeared.

In February 2019, PR Newswire reported a national survey conducted by Bluewater technology company, revealed one-third of Americans had water contamination issues over the past two years. "Every year an area of rainforest the size of New Jersey is cut down and destroyed," notes Mongabay. These include bacteria, viruses, molds, mildew, dander, dust, mites, and pollen, as indoor pollutants. Natural disasters: Earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, avalanches, landslides and forest fires are natural disasters that threaten people and the environment. According to a 2019 CBS News Poll, "Fifty-two percent of Americans think almost all climate scientists agree that human activity is a main cause of climate change, while 48% say there is still disagreement among scientists about whether human activity is a main cause.". Genetic engineering: People are concerned about genetically modified foods (GMOs) and genetic pollution. 12. 16. Sustainable communities: Development of sustainable communities depends on reducing reliance on fossil fuels, supporting local farmers and merchants, encouraging green practices and building, consideration of native wildlife, adoption of mass transportation and cleaner methods of commuting. 13. Intensive farming: Monoculture, irrigation, and excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides leads to loss of soil fertility and increase in carbon emissions according to the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). In 2019, summer fires that ravaged the Brazilian Amazon and set the world ablaze with outcries. Contact

Phys.org reported a 2019 study conducted by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) found diesel vehicles cause 47% of exhaust emissions death. Greenpeace considers nuclear energy slow and expensive, concluding that the risks far outweigh its benefits. Mining: Mining has negatively impacted natural forests and wildlife, hurt living environment for people, leads to leaching of toxic pollutants and heavy metals that pollute water, land, and air, points out Patagonia Alliance, and therefore recommends responsible mining practices. Nearly 40% of Americans are worried about distant problems like loss of tropical forests. According to MNN (Mother Nature Network), there has been a decrease in populations of 36% of species, from sardines to baleen whales, due to over-harvesting. However, in 2019, the UN revised its world population report of previous projections of 11.2 billion people by 2100. Please help us improve. 14. The last time the atmospheric CO2 amounts were this high was more than 3 million years ago, when temperature was 2°–3°C (3.6°–5.4°F) higher than during the pre-industrial era, and sea level was 15–25 meters (50–80 feet) higher than today.".

A new UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report warns that unless global greenhouse gas emissions fall by 7.6% each year between 2020 and 2030, the world will miss the opportunity to get on track towards the 1.5°C temperature goal of the Paris Agreement. Globally, "certain food-borne disease outbreaks" are linked to water pollution. Deforestation: Logging and clear-cutting destroy wildlife habitats and are among the leading causes of species extinction.