Now more than ever, changes for the better for the environment are vital as the population exceedingly grows. Water and resources are scarce, leaving millions of people without access to clean water and food. Our air is filled with the same pollution that corrupts our water systems. Forests that provide fresh oxygen and are home to thousands of different animals are being eradicated. In the article, “The 6 most pressing environmental issues—and what you can do to help solve them” Joshua Marks highlights imposing consequences that have arisen from abusing the planet along with simple but impactful solutions. According to Marks, the 6 most threatening environmental issues are climate change, pollution, deforestation, water scarcity, loss of biodiversity, and soil and degradation. Moreover, he offers solutions to these critical dilemmas like replacing carbon-based energy to electric and supporting green-energy organizations and alliances.
Climate change remains a controversial issue among powerful business owners that profit from its causation and scientists who know its effects. Organizations such as
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In addition, it is a leading factor that contributes to climate change and endangers public health. Pollution ultimately threatens the resources needed for survival by poisoning crops and food, irrigation systems, and bringing diseases. “If you’ve seen horrifying images of pollution-choked Chinese cities and think the smog is isolated to Beijing or Shanghai, think again. U.S. scientists are finding that Chinese pollution is intensifying storms over the Pacific Ocean and contributing to more erratic weather in the U.S.” Pollution, like all other environmental issues, is not contained within political borders and an environmental crisis in one country, will affect all. As suggested by Marks, switching to green energy or renewable energy is a way to fight