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Decline of Natural Resources

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In the deep well of problems which are a concern for the world, there stands certainly another major issue: the decline of natural resources .  The inter relationship between demand for natural resources and environmental problems stays at the peak of world issues for there are hardly any solutions to it. Overpopulation is the quintessential factor behind it. In simple words, the demand increases with an increase in population, ultimately causing the decline of natural resources. Natural resources are necessary to sustain life and preserving them has become extremely important. Humans assume that they are free gifts given by the environment but that’s where our mindset lacks. These are resources of nature which are finite and need to be used with utmost concern. Natural resources which are on the rapid scale of decline are: Water We think that water is a resource that doesn't need to be conserved?! Isn’t water unlimited? We can use it as much as we want, right? NO, it is certainly

Human Activities Affecting The Environment

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The age of modernization has brought a plethora of changes with it which have been beneficial for mankind. But when you flip the coin, you realize that it has been harmful to the environment.  Humans consider natural resources as earth's free gifts to us but we need to understand that resources are finite and can get exhausted soon. Using them with sustainability means ensuring that they are not being overused and there is no compromise for the future generations’ needs.  Day by day humans have become irresponsible, consequences for which we are facing already and might get worse in the future. What are some examples of human activities that affect the environment? Some of the major reasons behind the degradation of environment are: Deforestation  Deforestation is the act of cutting trees on a large scale to satisfy human needs. It has been a major issue for a long time and there is no alternative solution found for it either. It can be in the form of wildfires, overgrazing of catt