What is environmental degradation?

Def: Deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources such as air, water and soil, the destruction of ecosystems and the extinction of wildlife When?- the environment becomes less valuable or damaged, environmental degradation is said to occur. When habitats are destroyed, biodiversity is lost, or natural resources are depleted, the environment is hurt. Click to edit Master subtitle style

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Factors lead to environmental degradation

Natural factors: droughts, storms on sea, land and desserts such as hurricanes, tornadoes and volcanic eruption. These factors lead to land degradation cause by erosion. Human factors: deforestation, industrialization and urbanization. These factors lead to water, air and 4/20/12 land pollution.

Types of environmental degradation

Soil erosion- the gradual condition of

soil by either physical breakdown or chemical solution which is then transported away by water to another location. It cause damage to our soils, leaving them barren and ultimately less productive.

Deforestation- permanent destruction

of indigenous forests and woodlands which results in a loss of natural resources as well as a protective barrier for topsoil.
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Soil salinisation (Kemasinan

Causes of environmental degradation

Habitat Fragmentation Water and Air Pollution Acid Rain Agricultural Runoff Urban Development

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What measures should be adopted both and international levels to protect the environment?

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1.Environme ntal Enforcement

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2. Role of Organisation and agencies

United Nations Environment Programme [UNEP]-designated authority of the UN system in environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)- scientific IGO tasked with reviewing and assessing the most recent scientific, technical and socio-economic information produced worldwide 4/20/12 relevant to the understanding of climate change. It

3.Enforce the Campaigns

In Malaysia there are a lot of organization organizing green campaign such as Environmental Protection Society Malaysia (EPSM), Malaysia Environment NGOs (MENGO) and Treat Every Environment Special Sdn. Bhd. (TRESS). Furthermore, there also few business 4/20/12 company supporting on green

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