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Environmental issues

Carlos Reis

Created on April 3, 2024

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environmental issues

Drag the cursor over the squares and try to figure out the environmental concern that is hiding behind them.

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deforestation

Trees take up CO₂ from the air and lock the carbon into their wood. Logging and burning trees stop the intake of CO₂ and release it back into the atmosphere, accelerating global warming.

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environmental issues

Drag the cursor over the squares and try to figure out the environmental concern that is hiding behind them.

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OVERPOPULATION

The world’s increasing population is directly impacting sustainability, as more people require resources to survive.

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environmental issues

Drag the cursor over the squares and try to figure out the environmental concern that is hiding behind them.

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water pollution

Water pollution truly harms biodiversity and aquatic ecosystems.

It also has very negative effects on public health. A lot of diseases result from drinking or being in contact with contaminated water.

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environmental issues

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drought

Droughts are becoming increasingly common due to rising global temperatures. In some parts of the world droughts have very serious impacts, leading to crop failures, famine and malnutrition.

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environmental issues

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global warming

One of the most concerning impacts of global warming is the effect warmer temperatures will have on Earth's polar regions and mountain glaciers.

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environmental issues

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endangered species

An endangered species is a type of organism that is threatened by extinction. Species become endangered for two main reasons: loss of habitat and loss of genetic variation.

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environmental issues

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air pollution

The exhaust gases which are discharged from engines run on diesel contain several constituents that are harmful to human health and to the environment.

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environmental issues

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waste

landfills

A landfill site is an area of land that is used to dump rubbish, either directly on the ground or filling an unwanted hole in the ground.

They are a major source of pollution and cause a range of ecological hazards.

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viewing task - a song

Watch the video and take notes on the environmental problems shown or any other information you found interesting/shocking. Then discuss the meaning of the title.

I need to wake up

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