Environmental degradation is the deterioration of the environment trough depletion of resources such as air,water,and soil ,the destruction of ecosystems and the extinction of wildlife. It is defined as any change or disturbance to the environment perceived to be deleterious or undesirable.
As indicated by the equation, environmental impact or degradation is caused by the combination of an already large and increasing human population
, continually increasing economic growth, and the application of resource depleting and polluting technology.
Environmental degradation is one of the ten threats officially cautioned by the high level paneil on threats challenges and change of the United Nations. The United Nations international strategy for disaster reduction defines environmental degradation as the reduction of the capacity of the environment to meet social and ecological objectives and needs. environmental degradation is of many types. When natural habitats are destroyed or natural resources are depleted the environment is degraded. Efforts to counteract this problem include environmental protection and environmental resources management.
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