The modern world is significantly different from the one that existed many centuries ago. Not only the way of life and mores of people underwent changes. They primarily touched the world and the environment. With the development of production activities, industry and as a result of human intervention in nature, global environmental problems have arisen before the world community.
Every year the environment is polluted more and more, despite some efforts by people to solve this problem. Given this trend, we can say that the next generation will live in worse conditions, which will affect their health and standard of living. Therefore, global environmental problems are being addressed at the global level.
The main reasons for this situation include a population explosion and rapid scientific and technological progress. With an increase in population, areas taken away from nature increased, which were used for agricultural land, buildings, roads and other means of communication.
The development of science has led to the emergence of new global environmental problems. So, the study of atomic energy has generated the spread of radiation. This led to radioactive pollution of the environment and large areas. High-speed aviation using jet fuel caused the destruction of the ozone layer of the atmosphere. A large number of vehicles emit exhaust gases into the atmosphere, which make air harmful to people. These changes, occurring year after year, affect generations, the number of sick people, hereditary diseases, etc. is increasing.
Pesticides, poisons and other products used in agriculture pollute the soil. This leads to changes in the flora and fauna of the planet.
All these factors have generated global environmental problems. This is the result of the interaction of mankind with the environment and the development of civilization.
Environmental global problems began to emerge rapidly since 1860. It was at this time that industry reached a new, higher level. The era of the development of science has begun.
Global environmental problems of today are divided into several categories.
Demographic problems are the negative impact of population growth.
Problems with energy resources. Their shortage forces us to look for new sources. This process is accompanied by resource extraction and simultaneous environmental pollution.
The problem of lack of food. Population growth has led to the need to solve the food problem. In this regard, fertilizers began to be used to increase productivity. This leads to soil pollution.
One of the main environmental problems is the depletion of natural resources. Their number is limited and some of them are not able to recover.
The problem of protection against massive environmental pollution. In recent years, cases of emissions into the atmosphere, water and land resources of a large number of chemical compounds.
The climate of the planet has changed significantly. Recently, warming has been observed.
Summing up, we can highlight the main global environmental problems. These include the destruction of forests, the destruction of the ozone layer, the contamination of water and air, the decrease in the species diversity of animals and plants, the loss of acid rain.
In this regard, mankind must take all necessary measures to eliminate problems, rational use of resources, reduce emissions of harmful substances into the atmosphere and humane attitude to nature. This is necessary to preserve the gene pool of humanity, as well as future generations.
