Global and Local EnvironmentalProblems

Global Environmental Problem

• Global Warming• Water Pollution• Air Pollution

Global Warming

Cause

– Global warming is primarily a problem of too much carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere—which acts as a blanket, trapping heat and warming the planet. As we burn fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas for energy or cut down and burn forests to create pastures and plantations, carbon accumulates and overloads our atmosphere. Certain waste management and agricultural practices aggravate the problem by releasing other potent global warming gases, such as methane and nitrous oxide.

Water Pollution

Causes of Water Pollution

•Industrial waste•Sewage and waste water•Mining activities•Marine dumping•Accidental Oil leakage

Air Pollution

Causes of Air Pollution

• Power Plants• Vehicle Emissions• Industry• Deforestation• Wood Fires• Smoking• Natural Processes

Local Environmental Problems

•Waste Disposal

Waste Disposal

Sources

http://environmentalprofessionalsnetwork.com/global-issues-the-5-biggest-global-problems-of-today/http://www.climatehotmap.org/about/global-warming-causes.htmlhttp://www.waterwise.co.za/site/water/environment/causes-of-water-pollution.htmlhttp://eschooltoday.com/pollution/water-pollution/causes-of-water-pollution.htmlhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_pollutionhttp://www.livestrong.com/article/217888-seven-causes-of-air-pollution/