1.
The environment studies enlighten us about the importance of protection and
conservation of our indiscriminate release of pollution into the environment.
Environment science has become significant for some reasons, why do you think
so important? Enumerate at least five reasons and explain each.
Environment study deals with the analysis of the processes in water, air,
land, soil and organisms which lead to pollute or degrade the environment.
It helps us to establish a standard for a safe, clean and healthy natural
ecosystem.
It also deals with important issues like safe and clean drinking water,
hygienic living conditions and clean and fresh air, fertility of land, healthy
food and development.
To learn and create awareness about environmental problems at local,
national and international levels- Environmental problems at local,
national, and international levels mostly occur due to the lack of awareness.
Environmental science aims to educate and equip learners with the
necessary environmental skills to pass onto the community to create
awareness.
To Discover Sustainable Ways of Living - Environmental science is more
concerned with discovering ways to live more sustainably. This means
utilizing present resources in a manner that conserves their supplies for the
future. Environmental sustainability doesn’t have to outlaw living
luxuriously, but it advocates for creating awareness about the consumption
of resources and minimizing unnecessary waste. This includes minimizing
household energy consumption, using disposals to dispose of waste, eating
locally, recycling more, growing your own food, drinking from the tap,
conserving household water, and driving your car less.
To Realize that Environmental Problems Are Global- Environmental
science lets you recognize that environmental problems such as climate
change, global warming, ozone layer depletion, acid rains, and impacts on
biodiversity and marine life are not just national problems, but global
problems as well. So, concerted effort from across the world is needed to
tackle these problems.
2. Today we are facing a lot of environmental challenges and it is essential to make
the public aware of the formidable consequences of the environmental
degradation, if not retorted and reformative measures undertaken would result in
the extinction of life. What are these challenges that humanity facing today?
Climate Change
Climate change is a great concern in today’s scenario. This problem has surfaced in the
last few decades. Greenhouse gases are the major cause of climate change.
Environmental changes have several destructive impacts such as the melting of
glaciers, change in seasons, epidemics, etc.
Global Warming
The burning of fossil fuels, emissions from automobiles and chlorofluorocarbons add to
the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. This has led to an increase in the earth’s
temperature causing environmental changes. This increase in temperature across the
globe is known as global warming.
Water Pollution
The introduction of harmful substances into rivers, oceans, lakes and ponds, which
changes the physical, chemical or biological condition of the water is called water
pollution. The polluted water lacks oxygen and therefore the organisms die.
Water is the main source of life and therefore it is our prime duty to prevent it from any
kind of pollution.
Air Pollution
Air pollution is the result of emissions from industries, automobiles, and the increasing
use of fossil fuels. The gaseous emissions have added to an increase in the temperature
of the earth. Not only this, but it had also increased the risk of diseases among
individuals.
Overpopulation
The earth’s population is increasing drastically. It is estimated to be more than seven
billion. The increasing population has led to a shortage of resources. If this continues, it
will be very difficult to sustain such a huge population. The other environmental issues
including pollution, waste management, deforestation, climate change and global
warming are all associated with overpopulation.
