Human activities are having widespread negative impacts on the environment. Some of the key issues mentioned include soil erosion, deforestation, water scarcity, pollution from garbage and effluents, as well as rising levels of smog, acid rain, noise pollution, and global warming. These environmental problems are affecting both plant and animal life, with examples given of reduced bird populations due to warmer oceans and migratory disruptions from climate change. Environmental degradation is also exacerbating health problems for humans. Overall, unsustainable exploitation of natural resources and pollution from industry and agriculture are degrading ecosystems.