Environmental degradation
The environment is the first casualty of increased air
pollution and water. Increasing the amount of CO₂ in the atmosphere leads to
the creation of the fog layer surrounding our planet, restricting that some
rays entering the surface. So, if continues to rise, it could prevent the
process of photosynthesis in plants.
Gases such as sulfur dioxide or nitrous oxide can cause acid
rain. While the spill fuel, such as oil, in marine waters can trigger the death
of many species of animals and plants.
Human health
The decrease in air quality leads to respiratory problems
including asthma and lung cancer. Chest pains, congestion, sore throat,
cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, are some of the diseases that can
cause air pollution. Meanwhile, water pollution can trigger skin irritations
and rashes. Similarly, noise can cause hearing loss, stress and sleep
disturbance.
Global warming
The emission of greenhouse gases such as CO₂ is causing
global warming. Every day a new company is being established, new vehicles
appear on the road and new trees are cut down to build new houses.
All this, directly or indirectly increases the CO₂
concentration in the environment. Which leads to the polar ice caps to melt,
raising sea levels, endangering both people and animals that inhabit these
places?
Depletion of the ozone layer
The ozone layer is thin shield that is in the sky preventing
the ultraviolet rays from reaching the Earth. The result of human activities or
of chemicals such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) released into the atmosphere,
contributing to the depletion of the ozone layer.
Infertile land
Due to the constant use of
insecticides and pesticides, in the future, it will become infertile soil and
plants will not be able to grow properly. Various forms of chemicals produced
by industrial waste is released into waterways, affecting soil quality.