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Environmental Science
Impact of human activities on the environment:
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Overpopulation: the condition where the existing human population exceeds Earth’s carrying capacity
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Pollution: the introduction of harmful materials like trash or factory runoff into the environment
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Burning fossil fuels: the burning of oil, natural gas, and coal for energy like electricity
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Deforestation: the intentional clearing of forested land
Human health and the environment: The cleanliness of the environment is directly linked with human’s access to:
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Clean air and water
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Fertile land for food production
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Energy and material inputs for production
Energy conservation: Energy conservation is the effort to reduce energy consumption to prevent resource depletion.
Helpful Tip: Energy conservation could look like turning off the water faucet when in
between brushing your teeth or driving less, to name a few.
