Population Growth...........................................................................2

Global Warming - The Greenhouse Effect............................................3

The Depletion of the Ozone Layer.......................................................4

Air Pollution.....................................................................................6

Water Pollution.................................................................................7

Groundwater Depletion.....................................................................7

Chemical Risks.................................................................................8

Environmental Racism......................................................................9

Legislation.......................................................................................11

BIBLIOGRAPHY...............................................................................15

The human race has made more scientific progress within the l

If the of the depletion of the ozone layer continues, the consequences will be devastating. Without the protection of the ozone layer, the sun's ultraviolet radiation would cause a mounting number of skin cancers, cataracts, and reduce the ability of the immune system to respond to infection. Furthermore, the world's oceanic plankton, which is the base of most of marine food chains, will be harmfully affected, possibly leading to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide and global warming. Even if the manufacturing of products containing CFCs were immediately stopped, it would be of no use, because the chlorine already released into the atmosphere will continue to destroy the ozone layer for many decades. The damage is already done besides; the latest atmospheric studies have suggested that global warming will increase the amount of ozone destroyed.

The ozone layer is an allotropic form of oxygen, having three atoms to the molecule, found in the stratosphere (a layer in the upper atmosphere), which serves as shield to protect the earth from the sun's destructive ultraviolet rays.

The environmental advocacy groups are regularly going to the courts in defense of the environment. Conservatives have filed lawsuits against the federal government in the hopes of compelling its assorted agencies to enforce congressionally mandated acts. Furthermore, environmental advocacy have sued corporations directly for failing to follow various environmental protection laws.

There is now an increased public awareness of the in terms of what they have a right to know from regulatory agencies,

Confirmation now exists suggesting that the most important factors necessary to lower population growth rates in the world are, democracy and social justice. Studies show that population growth rates have fallen in countries where several social conditions have been met. In some of these countries, literacy rates have increased, women are given economic status equal to that of men, and are now able to hold jobs, start businesses, and own property. Also, birth control information is now commonly available, and women are free to make their own reproductive decisions.

ast 100 years then in any other period of time since the beginning of history. However, in the effort to advance our quality of life, we have been slowly destroying our planet and our quality of life. Global Warming, Depletion of the Ozone Layer, Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Groundwater Depletion, Chemical Risks and Pesticide contamination are some of the byproducts our scientific advancements. Unless we can find a balance, our advancements will destroy us. Scientists are now working to understand the long-term consequences that our actions have caused on the ecosystems, while environmental professionals in various fields, as well as concerned citizens in the United States and other countries are struggling to lessen the impact of human activity on the natural world.

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