Global Environmental Problems

It is predicted that by 2100 we will have as many as eleven billion people in the world. Humans use many of the earth’s natural resources; water, wind, oils, etc. But the planet can only withstand so much. Countries knock down habitats to build cities, destroy animal populations to build homes, and abuse so much of what nature has to give us. It is very possible that all the things we use so much, can one day disappear, and then what will happen? With the populations rising at the rates they are rising no one can know for sure what will happen to our planet. For all we know, by 2100 the world could’ve been hit by an asteroid and the people who survived could be living in

Overpopulation, pollution, global warming, climate change, genetic modification, ocean acidification, water/soil pollution, deforestation, acid rain, and ozone depletion are among some of the main factors that have a negative impact on the planet. Overpopulation is one the most concerning environmental issues currently. Overpopulation is defined as the human population of a specific area exceeding the carrying capacity. Overpopulation can occur from an increase in births mainly or a decline in deaths. Also, other factors that affect overpopulation can be an increase in immigration or a depletion of resources. It was stated by the United Nations that the worth has a total carrying capacity of somewhere between 4 and 16 billion. Currently we hold over 7 billion humans on Earth. As of 2017 the UN has increased their population predictions to 9.8 billion by 2050 and up to 15 billion by 2100. Pollution we hear about every day.

The intensity, frequency, and duration of North Atlantic hurricanes, as well as the frequency of category 4 and 5 hurricanes, have all increased since the early 1980s (Bell 2012). The increase in hurricanes can be linked to higher sea surface temperatures caused by multiple outside sources. Human induced emissions of heat-trapping gases and particulate pollution are two of the possible sources that are affecting the sea surface temperature. Humans are the main contributor contributing to climate change and global warming, but most seem not to care. Not only is the amount of hurricanes increasing, but heat waves are increasing and intensifying in some western parts of the country. Heat waves have become more frequent across The United States in recent decades. Western regions are setting records for numbers of heat waves and droughts in the 2000s. Data collected suggests that the droughts over the last decade in the West represent the driest conditions in the last 800 years (Vose 2005). With varying weather all over the country, the real estate market is beginning to be affected as well. Popular ski capitals will no longer have their icy slopes and eventually the popular beaches will be too hot to visit or will not have any beach left, causing drops in vacation rentals and permanent housing

The Unites States of America is currently working to combat climate change in order to protect people from its effects. By combatting climate change, the USA hopes to prevent its effects from becoming worse in the future because the USA cares for its citizens and doesn’t want them to keep experiencing the consequences of climate change. The USA is putting great effort into dealing with climate change and also hopes that other businesses, organization, and individuals will join them in their effort (Environmental News Service). One concern the USA has towards climate change is its cause of natural disasters. Climate change is bringing more natural disasters by making weather patterns stronger, and weather patterns are becoming stronger as climate change grows which is bringing more natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and drought to the USA (Rice). One example of a natural disaster that occurred in the USA as a result of climate change is the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma. In this event, a tornado rated 5 on the Enhanced Fuijta scale hit Oklahoma and had a negative impact on this city by destroying many of its houses and buildings also resulting in the destruction of businesses such as schools (Cable News Network). Another major concern of the USA towards climate change is that it will cause a rise in the global sea level which will result in many of its coastal cities to be submerged underwater. There will be a permanent 4 feet rise in the global sea level

Another very crucial environmental issue, besides global warming, involves the finite nature of natural re, which are being depleted faster than their replenishment rates. The development model of the 20th century, which promoted the continuous consumption of products, has resulted in the reduction of agriculture land, food, water re as also fossil fuels. If humanity continues to consume fossil fuels at the same rate as today, oil re will run out by 2030, gas by 2040 and coal by 2200. By 2025, the number of people suffering due to water stress will rise to approximately 3.5 billion and almost half the world’s population is expected to experience high water stress by

The human population has been growing rapidly for centuries. What is happening and, most important, what will happen to all of us and our planet if this continues? One of the most important properties of living things is that their abundances change over time and space. This is as true for our own species as it is for all others, including those that directly or indirectly affect our lives. for example, when providing our food, or materials for our shelter, or causing diseases and other problems. It is safe to say that human populations, like that of the United States, grow at an exponential rate, which means that the annual growth rate is a constant percentage of the population. The danger that the human population poses to the environment

In the past few decades, climate change has widely diffused and been taken into concern by many countries. It is a long term alteration in the Earth’s climate, especially a change due to an increase in the atmospheric temperature known as global warming. Nowadays, not only does this phenomenon put our lives in jeopardy but also leads to natural disasters such as the hurricane Harvey in the United States occurred in August of this year. The damage that the American have been suffering is a wake up call for all about the cause of the hurricane and what made it become one of the deadliest catastrophes.

This hurricane season has disrupted millions of lives, destroying entire areas and killing hundreds of innocent people. Besides looking for ways to mitigate the devastating effects of hurricanes, governments should start addressing the root causes of such devastating natural disasters. With available evidence clearly indicating that warmer oceans are likely to result in more destructive hurricanes, there is no reason why all nations across the world shouldn’t agree on a new set of environmental regulations aimed at tackling global warming in an effective and swift manner.

The truth is that storms have been harsher and more frequent, oceans are becoming warmer due to the overall increase in the atmospheric temperature. The truth is that hurricanes, which are directly linked to warmer ocean temperatures, are consequently becoming more extreme. The truth is that oceans are rising in acidification and marine ecosystems are suffering from hypoxia. We can’t sit idly by and depend on other countries to repair seams ripped by global superpowers like the United States. In America, we make up just 5% of the world’s population, but our ecological footprint is 8.2, more than twice that of China’s.

The increased population of the planet is putting pressure on vulnerable natural resources such as food and water supplies. We have seen great benefits from science and technology, but these new technologies have altered consequences for the planet. We, as people, are the collective nervous system of the planet. Just like the frog who jumps in the warm water and never notices the water is getting hotter and hotter until it boils and he is a goner, the time will come when we will wish that we had connected the dots and paid attention to the signs a little

Hurricanes are some of the worst deadliest storms we face on Earth. They release an enormous amount of energy and their destruction costs tens of billions of dollars. They are often seen as being linked to global warming because Hurricanes are fueled by warm seawater and the recent increase of Hurricane outbreaks does coincide with the increase of the temperature of Earth’s Oceans. Scientists have done extensive research that shows remarkable evidence that our warmer planet does increase the frequency and intensity of Hurricanes. It makes sense that the warming of our planet caused by Global Warming is having a direct effect on our

Global warming has been a widely discussed topic that has sparked up many oppositions on the basis of its effect on our environment. “Hurricanes, Irma, Harvey Restart Debate On Climate Change and Warmer Oceans” is an article written by Stuart Leavenworth stating many oppositions on the effects of global warming and how it's affects our environment by becoming a destructive force that has been intensifying the power and speed of natural forces such as hurricanes. Leavenworth examines a recent study by Peter J. Webster, an atmospheric scientist at the Georgia institute of technology. The research indicated that both hurricane Harvey and Irma intensified

The current global population of 7.6 billion people is expected to reach 11.2 billion in 2100 (UN DESA), and as the Earth’s population continues to grow exponentially, the topic of environmental sustainability is being debated with increased urgency. In the past few years, many large-scale environmental issues have emerged due to human activities: climate change, air and water pollution, rising sea levels, habitat loss, species extinction, and worsening natural disasters are all becoming more and more prevalent. But perhaps our most immediate concern should be whether or not we will be able to continue feeding this ever-increasing population.

It stands to reason that the planet we live on has a finite limit of resources: water, air, and land. More people mean more industry, which means an increase in the resources we consume and the more emissions we produce. There is also evidence to support theories regarding human contribution to global warming and climate change.

Our modern world is largely dependant on two, well entangled things: the environment and the global economy. Without the environment, mankind would fall apart. Our atmosphere would quickly cease to support human life. The ozone layer would deplete, flooding the earth with greater amounts of radiation. Biodiversity would damage water sources and destabilize the climate. Additionally, the global economy facilitates the trade of goods and materials which satisfy the demands of over seven billion people. These products are produced all around the world, by thousands of different companies. They provide all the equipment for emergency services, the technology for education and the food for our diet. Interruptions in the global supply chain often result in protests, resource shortages, along with economic impacts. Sometimes companies make poor decisions, often to reduce expenditures or by negligence, to make money at the expense of the environment. These companies are held accountable for their actions and are fined if they are found guilty of violating environmental laws. Unfortunately, it is rather common for companies to disregard environmental concerns for their personal benefit. This situation causes governments to intervene and serve large fines or criminal charges to the perpetrators, holding them responsible for their actions, or lack there of. This essay will go over three cases which highlight the practice of monetary and/or criminal