One of the greatest challenges facing the world

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One of the greatest challenges facing the world today is how to protect the

One of the greatest challenges facing the world today is how to protect the environment while still maintaining familiar lifestyles.

It isn’t easy to do. Population issues, pollution, and resource consumption make it difficult

It isn’t easy to do. Population issues, pollution, and resource consumption make it difficult to protect the earth.

One issue facing the earth today is global warming. Many scientist believe climate change

One issue facing the earth today is global warming. Many scientist believe climate change is occurring and the earth is getting hotter.

It started with the Industrial Revolution and the burning of fossil fuels like coal

It started with the Industrial Revolution and the burning of fossil fuels like coal and over time, oil.

Deforestation or the cutting down of forests has only exacerbated or worsened the problem.

Deforestation or the cutting down of forests has only exacerbated or worsened the problem.

Emissions that trap heat are known as greenhouse gases.

Emissions that trap heat are known as greenhouse gases.

Of course, trees consume carbon emissions. Therefore, fewer trees, more heattrapping carbon in the

Of course, trees consume carbon emissions. Therefore, fewer trees, more heattrapping carbon in the

Logging, fires, and the clearing of land for agriculture increases deforestation.

Logging, fires, and the clearing of land for agriculture increases deforestation.

Global warming and deforestation are not the only environmental problems in the world today.

Global warming and deforestation are not the only environmental problems in the world today.

Desertification is another problem in the world today.

Desertification is another problem in the world today.

Desertification is the expansion of desert land.

Desertification is the expansion of desert land.

Deforestation, overgrazing, and over cultivation of land are causes of desertification.

Deforestation, overgrazing, and over cultivation of land are causes of desertification.

And perhaps the greatest threat to the planet is overpopulation or too many people

And perhaps the greatest threat to the planet is overpopulation or too many people for the available resources.

But change is always possible. People can take action and make a difference.

But change is always possible. People can take action and make a difference.

By reducing consumption, reusing resources, and recycling, people can protect the earth and its

By reducing consumption, reusing resources, and recycling, people can protect the earth and its resources.