Environmental Issues

The Major 5 Environmental Issues

Here is the latest blog of Nhamo Matsvimbo. We all like to perform our part to help the environment. But as time keeps going, we’re discovering new environmental issues.

Biodiversity

Biodiversity is the most complicated and crucial aspect of our planet. It is basically every living element and ecosystem that comprises the environment. From the tallest giraffe to the tiniest microorganism, almost everything plays a significant role in the preservation of our world.

Deforestation

Our woodlands create new oxygen and additionally help in managing temperature and precipitation. At present, timberlands cover 30% of the area, but wooded areas are being lost on a regular basis because people are looking for homes, food, and materials. Deforestation is a huge problem and will just continue to get worse.

Pollution

Pollution is one of the main reasons why many of the other environmental issues, such as climate change and also biodiversity. All of the 7 key forms of pollution – air, water, soil, noise, radioactive, light and even thermal – are impacting our environment. "All kinds of pollution and environmental problems are interlinked and affect one another." says Nhamoinesu Matsvimbo. So, to tackle one is to tackle them all. That’s why we need to work together, as a community, to reduce the impact that pollution is having on our environment Nhamoinesu Matsvimbo added.

Water

Water pollution is a massive problem for us and our environment. Not only is polluted water a substantial monetary strain but it is also harming both mankind and marine life. The introduction of harmful substances into rivers, oceans, lakes, and ponds, which changes the physical, chemical or biological condition of the water is called water pollution. The polluted water lacks oxygen and therefore the organisms die. Water is the main source of life and therefore it is our prime duty to prevent it from any kind of pollution.

Climate Change

As pointed out by a recent UN report, without ‘unprecedented changes’ in our actions and behaviour, our planet will suffer drastically from global warming in just 12 years. Perhaps more extreme weather events such as droughts, wildfires, heatwaves, and flooding will convince the public to put more pressure on policymakers to act urgently to curb carbon emissions and address this issue before it’s too late. Political will has not been strong enough so far to initiate a massive policy shift away from fossil fuels and toward sustainable forms of energy. 

These issues require serious solutions

About Nhamoinesu Matsvimbo

Nhamoinesu Matsvimbo is an environmentalist with experience in resource management, climate change adaptation, and project management. Visit Nhamoinesu Matsvimbo Angel.co profile for his social links. Keep on top of the latest news and views on Global Environmental Issues on the Nhamoinesu Matsvimbo blog here. Alternatively, you can also follow Nhamoinesu Matsvimbo on Twitter here.