Environmental Degradation PPT

Presentation on Environmental Degradation
Its causes and effects on the environment
Awareness of environmental Degradation
Preventive Measures for environmental degradation

1. ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION By Neha Patil Muthu Gomathy V

2. MOTHER NATURE The natural environment, with all its ecosystem services, comprises the entire basis for life on the planet. Its value is therefore impossible to quantify or even model.

3. What Is Environmental Degradation? Environmental degradation is a result of socio-economical, technological and institutional activities. Degradation occurs when Earth's natural resources are depleted. These resources which are affected include: Water Air Soil The degradation also impacts our: Wildlife Plants Animals Micro-organisms

4. How Environmental Degradation Occurs: Environmental changes are based on many factors including: Urbanization The Population Explosion Intensification of agriculture Increase in energy use Increase in transportation

5. ..continued High quantity of Exhaust gases Secondary Pollutants High number of industries such as mining Chemical effluents Unplanned Land-use policies

6. The effects of the major environmental problems on both health and productivity are: a. Water pollution and water scarcity b. Air pollution c. Solid and hazardous wastes d. Soil degradation e. Deforestation f. Loss of biodiversity g. Atmospheric changes

7. Some Solutions to Environmental Degradation afforestation drip irrigation mixed crops or crop rotation stocking your land Purchase recycled products Conserve water Conserve energy Be an advocate to save our planet!

8. Innovative Ideas………… Opt for sustainable and renewable way of living- GO GREEN 3 R ’s for green lifestyle R EDUCING R EUSING R ECYCLING

9. Ineffective international policies Ineffective interational policies leave the future of the environment in a critical state with carbon dioxide level rising out of control. It is predicted that the Earth’s temperature will increase by “11-degrees Fahrenheit by the end of the century” (ABC Science, 2010).

10. Thank You Lets Go Green………………