The document discusses several threats to the natural environment including global warming, pollution, deforestation, and overuse of fertilizers and pesticides. It notes that global warming is caused by increasing levels of greenhouse gases from human activities like burning fossil fuels. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns that global temperatures could rise 0.3 to 4.8°C by 2100 and discusses uncertainties in projections. The document also describes different types of pollution like air, water, soil and noise pollution and their sources. It suggests ways to reduce pollution and protect the environment like afforestation, following the reduce, reuse, recycle system, and using alternative fuels.