2. Environmental Crisis
Environmental problems affect all of us
around the world.
Our planet is poised at the brink of a severe
environmental crisis. Current environmental
problems make us vulnerable to disasters
and tragedies, now and in the future. We
are in a state of planetary emergency, with
environmental problems piling up high
around us. Unless we address the various
issues prudently and seriously we are
surely doomed for disaster.
3. It Affects All Of Us!
Environmental problems extend beyond
boarders and spread far from their
local source to reach every corner of
the world. The impending danger to
all people, plants, and animals on
earth make this social issue a hugely
important and urgent matter.
5. Environmental Problems
Water Pollution
Land Pollution
Global Warming
Air Pollution
Depletion Of Natural Resources
6. Water Pollution
Pollutants are discharged into water bodies without
adequate treatment to remove harmful
compounds. Water pollution affects plants and
organisms living in these bodies of water. In almost
all cases the effect is damaging not only to
individual species and populations, but also to the
natural biological communities.
7. Land Pollution
The deposition of solid or liquid waste
materials on land or underground can
contaminate the soil and groundwater,
threaten public health, and cause
unsightly conditions and nuisances.
8. Global Warming
Global warming is an increase in the
earth’s average atmospheric
temperature that causes corresponding
changes in the climate.
9. Air Pollution
The introduction of particulates, biological
molecules, or other harmful materials
into the Earth's atmosphere, causing
disease, death to humans and damage
other living organisms.
10. Depletion Of Natural Resources
The vast majority of resources are
exhaustible, which means they have a
finite quantity, and can be depleted if
managed improperly.
11. Conflict Perspective Theory
Wealth, profit and power as an underline cause
for environmental problems.
Wealthy nations deplete resources more than poor
nations, they also pollute and create more waste.
The wealthiest 20% is responsible for 86% of total
private consumption.
The pursuit of wealth leads to money being a
priority over damage to the
environment (planed obsolescence).
Power and wealth influences politics
and the public’s belief.
12. Social Causes
of Environmental problems
Population growth
Industrialization
Culture values:
Individualism
Materialism
Militarism
13. Solutions
Activism
Education
Changing consumer behavior
Green building
Government policies, regulation &
funding
Sustainable economic development
International cooperation amongst
nations
16. References
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Conserve-Energy-Future.(2015) Water Pollution Facts. Retrieved march 25, 2015 from
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Cutts S. (2012). Man. Retrieved march 25, 2015 from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfGMYdalClU
Mooney L., Holmes, M.,Knox, D., & Schacht, C. (2013). Thinking about Social
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National Geographic. Water Pollution .Retrieved march 25, 2015 from
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