What are the various environmental issues faced globally?

Ans: Various global environmental issues include:

  • Climate Change: Rising temperatures, sea levels, and extreme weather due to greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Deforestation: Large-scale removal of forests, leading to habitat loss and reduced carbon storage.
  • Loss of Biodiversity: Species extinction and ecosystem degradation due to habitat destruction and pollution.
  • Pollution: Air, water, and soil pollution from industrial, agricultural, and urban activities.
  • Water Scarcity: Insufficient access to clean freshwater for drinking and agriculture.
  • Ocean Acidification: Increased CO2 in the atmosphere is absorbed by oceans, causing harm to marine life.

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