Environmental degradation is a process through which the natural environment is compromised in some way, reducing biological diversity and the general health of the environment. This process can be entirely natural in origin, or it can be accelerated or caused by human activities. Many international organizations recognize environmental degradation as one of the major threats facing the planet, since humans have only been given one Earth to work with, and if the environment becomes irreparably compromised, it could mean the end of human existence.

1. ENVIRONMENTAL
DEGREDATION
Presentedby:
MOHIT JAIN
CSE2ND Sem

2. ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION
⊷ Environmental degradation is one of the largest threats that
are being looked at in the world today. The United Nations
International Strategy for Disaster Reduction characterizes
environmental degradation as the lessening of the limit of the
earth to meet social and environmental destinations, and
needs. Environmental degradation can happen in a number of
ways. At the point when environments are wrecked or
common assets are exhausted, the environment is
considered to be corrupted and harmed. There are a number
of different techniques that are being used to prevent this,
including environmental resource protection and general
protection efforts.
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3. Effects
OF
ENVIRONMENTAL
DEGRADATION
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1.ImpactsonHumanHealth
Human health might be at the receiving end as a result of
the environmental degradation. Areas exposed to toxic air
pollutants can cause respiratory problems like pneumonia
and asthma. Millions of people are known to have died of
due to indirect effects of air pollution.

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(2) Population Explosion:
One of the main causes of environmental degradation is the
tendency of population explosion in India. As a result of it,
pressure of population on land has increased very much
and land is being exploited ruthlessly. Population
explosion has caused large-scale deforestation to make use
of the land for:
(a)Agriculture
(b) Construction of houses for urban population , river valley
project for irrigation and power supply

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Consequent upon modernisation of
agriculture, effect of chemical
fertilizers and pesticides has
increased very much. It has also
contributed to the rise in pollution.
(3) Modernisation of Agriculture:

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⊷After independence, Indian economy has witnessed
rapid in . It has added to air pollution, water pollution
and noise pollution.
⊷It has also been another main cause of
the problem of environment. It resulted in
large-scale air and noise pollution.
(4) More Rapid Industrialisation:
(5) Multiplicity of the Means of Transport:

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 Loss of Biodiversity: Biodiversity is important for maintaining
balance of the ecosystem in the form of combating pollution, restoring
nutrients, minerals , protecting water sources and stabilizing climate.
global warming, overpopulation and pollution are few of the major
causes for loss of biodiversity.
 Ozone Layer Depletion: Ozone layer is responsible for
protecting earth from harmful ultraviolet rays. The presence of
chlorofluorocarbons, hydro chlorofluorocarbons in the atmosphere
is causing the ozone to deplete. As it will deplete, it will emit
harmful radiations back to the earth.

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SUGGESTIONS
TO OVERCOME
THE PROBLEM

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5 WAYS TO PREVENT
ENVIRONMENT
DEGRADATION
-Limit private vehicle driving
-Use eco-friendly household
cleaning products
-Avoid using pesticides and prevent
Environment Degradation
-Developing stringent regulations
for rocket launches
-Banning the use of dangerous
nitrous oxide

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 Control over Industrial and Agricultural Pollution:
It is necessary for environmental protection that air
and water pollution caused by industrial development
should be controlled properly. To avoid agricultural
pollution, use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers to
Minimized.
3 R’s for green lifestyle
Reducing
Reusing
Recylcing

13.  Social Awareness:
It is the need of the hour to spread social awareness about the dangers of
pollution. It is also required how each individual can contribute to check
this problem.
 Population Control:
If environment is to be protected it is essential to check population growth
 Strict Application of Environment Conservation Act:
The Environment (Protection) Act was passed in 1986 in India. Its objective
was to check deterioration in the quality of environment. This legislative
measure should be strictly enforced.
 Afforestation Campaign:
Extensive afforestation campaign should be launched in the interest of
environment protection.
Management of Solid Waste:
Planned management of solid waste is very essential. It is suggested that rural
garbage be converted into compost.

15. Conclusion
As you can see, there are a lot of things that can have an
effect on the environment. If we are not careful, we can
contribute to the environmental degradation that is
occurring all around the world. We can, however, take
action to stop it and take care of the world that we live in by
providing environmental education to the people which will
help them pick familiarity with their surroundings that will
enable to take care of environmental concerns thus making
it more useful and protected for our children and other
future generations.
It therefore means the environment should be clean and
healthy. A healthy environment is fundamental in the
protection of the health of the people. Thus there is a link
between the environment and how well it is managed and
the health and right to health of humankind. The
environment affects the lives of humans in so many ways
including health of the people. Governments must endeavor
to ensure that activities of companies, organizations and
individuals must be in conformity with environment.
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16. Thankyoufor
listening=)
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