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24 Eco Problems

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Human Population Growth Exponential growth caused by modern technology and medicine decreasing the death rate, we use up our resources too fast. (HD = habitat destruction)
Climate Change Caused by increased Greenhouse Gasses like CO2 being released from fossil fuels and methane from livestock. (HD)
Ozone Depletion Caused by CFCs in the atmosphere. Removes our UV protection, burns plants. (HD)
Acid Rain Caused by S and N in the atmosphere, from burning coal, acidifying lakes. (HD)
Thermal Pollution Caused by hot water from industry poured into waterways. (HD)
Nutrient Pollution Caused by N and P from fertilizer and soaps causes and algae bloom and eventually low O2 in water. (HD)
Smog Caused by heavy, toxic smoke over a city from exhaust combining with sunlight. Causes health issues.
Invasive Species Creatures that are non-native enter a habitat, grow out of control and out compete native species = food web destruction
Nuclear Power Creates dangerous radioactive waste that lasts thousands of years. Can leak and cause mutations.
GMO Genetically modified organisms. Genetically engineered. Contain a gene spliced from another species to do something special like make their own pesticide or be frost resistant. Unknown consequences.
Biocides Chemicals meant to kill pests and weeds. They can have health affects on humans, cause pollution and destroy food webs
Fossil Fuels Coal, oil and natural gas. Put CO2 and other chemicals in the atmosphere. Cause climate change, smog/air pollution
Proper Waste management Good. This solution can help keep toxics out of soil and water and prevent pollution.
Biological Pest Control Good! Using natural predators, pheromones and sterilization to reduce pest populations.
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