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How do humans affect the environment?
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ppl r pigs. aha!
yes they are, in very many ways. humans are depleting the oil supply and polluting the lakes and rivers. they are also the cause of global warming ,which is the gasses that are emitted getting trapped in the ozone layer. we are also expanding rapidly and taking out various habitats and ecosystems causing a drop in the animal population
The above is true, however all creatures affect the environment not just humans. We may be to blame for some of the detrimental factors affecting the earth but we are not the only cause. We use fossil fuels for energy, what should we do with it? Leave it? If so for whom or what. We contribute to what is called global warming with the addition of greenhouse gasses. So do volcanoes and cattle. The worst problem we need to overcome is our fecundity. That is the biggest threat to mankind at the moment. Looking for solutions not apportioning blame should be our priorities.
Human beings compete with other living things for resources and space. As the world’s population continues to increase, and standards of living improve, there is serious danger of a permanent change to the global environment.
Human activities have led to the pollution of the environment, and a reduction in the amount of land available for other animals and plants, which makes it difficult for some species to survive. There is a need to achieve a level of development that also sustains the environment for future generations.
The human population
Population growth
Like all living things, humans exploit their surroundings for resources. Before the beginning of agriculture about 10,000 years ago, small groups of humans wandered across large areas, hunting and gathering just enough food to stay alive. Population numbers were kept low because of the difficulty of finding food.
The development of agriculture led to a population explosion that has accelerated enormously during the past 500 years. Unlike other species, humans can adapt to and survive in almost all habitats and climates
Human population growth over the past 10,000 years
Standards of living
People in the developed world enjoy a high standard of living, with abundant food, cars and comfortable housing. People in the developing world have a lower standard of living, but many countries are catching up quickly.
Impact of humans
The world’s human population has passed 6 billion and continues to increase. The growth in the human population and the increase in the standard of living are putting strains on the global environment. Here are some of the ways in which this is happening:
non-renewable energy resources, such as coal, oil and natural gas, are being used up rapidly
raw materials are being used up rapidly
more waste is being produced
more pollution is being caused
The above is true, however all creatures affect the environment not just humans. We may be to blame for some of the detrimental factors affecting the earth but we are not the only cause. We use fossil fuels for energy, what should we do with it? Leave it? If so for whom or what. We contribute to what is called global warming with the addition of greenhouse gasses. So do volcanoes and cattle. The worst problem we need to overcome is our fecundity. That is the biggest threat to mankind at the moment. Looking for solutions not apportioning blame should be our priorities.
Human beings compete with other living things for resources and space. As the world’s population continues to increase, and standards of living improve, there is serious danger of a permanent change to the global environment.
Human activities have led to the pollution of the environment, and a reduction in the amount of land available for other animals and plants, which makes it difficult for some species to survive. There is a need to achieve a level of development that also sustains the environment for future generations.
The human population
Population growth
Like all living things, humans exploit their surroundings for resources. Before the beginning of agriculture about 10,000 years ago, small groups of humans wandered across large areas, hunting and gathering just enough food to stay alive. Population numbers were kept low because of the difficulty of finding food.
The development of agriculture led to a population explosion that has accelerated enormously during the past 500 years. Unlike other species, humans can adapt to and survive in almost all habitats and climates
Human population growth over the past 10,000 years
Standards of living
People in the developed world enjoy a high standard of living, with abundant food, cars and comfortable housing. People in the developing world have a lower standard of living, but many countries are catching up quickly.
Impact of humans
The world’s human population has passed 6 billion and continues to increase. The growth in the human population and the increase in the standard of living are putting strains on the global environment. Here are some of the ways in which this is happening:
non-renewable energy resources, such as coal, oil and natural gas, are being used up rapidly
raw materials are being used up rapidly
more waste is being produced
more pollution is being caused
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Harobed
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Do, the amount of carbon emissions rising.
Due to:
+ Demand on meat, animals produce methane
+ Increase in infrastructure
+ Increase in tech
.... and so on.
Due to:
+ Demand on meat, animals produce methane
+ Increase in infrastructure
+ Increase in tech
.... and so on.