Environmental issues

people forced to leave their home region due to changes to their local environment

extinction of species worldwide, and also the local reduction or loss of species in a certain habitat

issue regarding environmental policies

deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources such as air, water and soil; the destruction of ecosystems; habitat destruction; the extinction of wildlife; and pollution

thumb|300px|right|Atlantic cod stocks were severely overexploited in the 1970s and 1980s, leading to their abrupt collapse in 1992.

use of natural resources for economic growth

catastrophic event regarding the environment due to human activity

depletion of natural organic and inorganic resources

causes, impact and responses to bush encroachment in different geographical regions

migration resulting from changes in local environment due to climate change

access to feminine hygiene products and disposal of used products

treaties and protocols protecting the environment

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overview of the environmental issues in Southern Africa

systematic assessment of the environmental impact of electric cars

Africa faces severe degradation.

reduction in abundance of insect and other animal pollinators

Micropollutants are substances that even at very low concentrations have adverse effects on different environmental matrices. They are an inhomogeneous group of anthroprogenic chemical compounds that is discharged by human to the environment. Commonly known micropollutants that might pose possible threats to ecological environments are, to name just a few: environmental persistent pharmaceutical pollutants and personal care products, pesticides, stimulants, persistent organic pollutants, and artificial sweeteners To date, most of the scientists have identified wastewater treatment plants

Ecomafia is an Italian neologism for criminal activities related to organized crime which cause damage to the environment. The term was coined by the Italian environmentalist organization Legambiente in 1994 and has since seen widespread use. In Italy, environmental crime is one of the fastest-growing and most profitable forms of criminal activity. As of 2012, an estimated 30% of Italy's waste is disposed of illegally by organized crime syndicates. The United Nations Environment Programme estimated that criminal organizations earned approximately $20–30 billion USD from environmental crimes. A