environmental degradation
Environmental degradation refers to the deterioration or depletion of the natural environment, including air, water, soil, and ecosystems, typically caused by various human activities such as pollution, deforestation, overconsumption, and climate change.
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- catastrophic environmental damage
- deterioration
- ecosystem degradation
- environmental conservation
- environmental degradation and feedback loops
- environmental impact
- environmental impacts
- environmental pollution
- forest degradation
- land degradation
- land degradation and restoration
- pollution
- pollution and environmental impact
- soil degradation
- soil erosion and depletion