The main environmental problems in the world
We are increasingly aware of the fact that we only have one planet, and we have to take care of it. For this reason, we show you what the main environmental problems in the world are.
Knowing them is the first step to help solve them.
Global warming due to human action
This is one of the main environmental problems because it affects the whole world very important:
- Abrupt changes in climate
- Melting of the poles and rising ocean levels
- Invasive species of flora and fauna
What we can do to help
Some of the main activities to combat climate change are:
- Choosing companies for our homes and businesses that generate renewable electricity.
- Rational use of cars, airplanes and choosing less polluting means, such as trains and public transportation.
- Walk more and take the bicycle.
- Do not buy unnecessary things.
Air pollution
What we can do to help
Especially if we live in cities and more polluted areas, we should raise our awareness to:
- Walk, cycle or scooter whenever we can.
- Use public transport more often, reducing the use of private cars.
- Support environmental policies and projects that are proposed.
Deforestation
Currently, the world’s forests and jungles are being reduced by no less than 20 soccer fields a day.
This deforestation causes many problems because it changes the entire ecosystem. Animal species are forced to migrate or become extinct, the climate changes and weather phenomena become more and more extreme.
Forests are the basis of our ecosystem, and their disappearance is a great threat.
What we can do to help
- Support organizations that work for the conservation and reforestation of forests and jungles.
- Support policies and actions aimed at the preservation of natural areas, rejecting those that seek the opposite.
- As far as possible, use less paper and choose recycled.
- Consume responsibly, only what is necessary and as far as possible, recycled as well.
- Do not consume products that promote monoculture at the cost of cutting down forests, such as palm oil.