Environmental Challenge

The health of our global environment has never been a subject matter until its conditions posed dire threats to all living things; however, with more and more people being aware of these major problems through various “green” campaigns, the need to adopt environmentally responsible practices are increasing.

Indeed, The United States is making effective efforts to help reduce their “carbon footprint” but alone is responsible for 25% of the world’s energy consumption (while only being home to 5 % of the worlds inhabitants)

Here are some Environmental Challenges we face:

• Climate Change brought about by greenhouse gas emissions from the burning of fossil fuels in our home, factories, business, and transportation.

• Over Reliance on fossil fuels and other nonrenewable energy sources, resulting in pollution and resource depletion.

• Exploitation of Natural Resources and the endangerment of species and habitats resulting from fishing, logging, and mining practices.

• Pollution of our land, water, air, and food supply by fossil fuel emissions

• Deforestation and Desertification driven by overpopulation, poverty, farming techniques, and demand for wood and paper products.