Answer:
DEFORESTATION
Effects:
*climate change
*desertification
*soil erosion
*fewer crops
*flooding
*increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
Possible solutions:
*Government Regulations. ...
*Banning Clear-Cutting of Forests. ...
*Reforestation and Afforestation. ...
*Reduce Consumption of Paper. ...
*Educate Others.
*Purchase from Sustainable, Forest-Friendly Companies.
*Reduce Consumption of Deforestation Prone Products.
OVERPOPULATION:
Effect:
*increased demand for food, water, housing, energy, healthcare, transportation
*ecological degradation
*increased conflicts
*higher risk of large-scale disasters like pandemics
Possible solutions:
*family planning programs.
*Make modern contraception legal, free and available everywhere, even in remote areas.
*Improve health care to reduce infant and child mortality.
*Restrict child marriage and raise the legal age of marriage (minimum 18 years)
ILLEGAL MINING:
Effects:
*water pollution
*deforestation
*poor soil fertility
*limited access to land for agriculture productivity.
Possible solutions:
*Government regulations.
*Reduce consumption.
*Reuse and recycle.
*Nature reserves.
*Education.
*Convince others.
ILLEGAL FISHING:
Effects:
*depletion of fish stocks
Possible Solutions:
POLLUTION:
Effects:
* increased risk of heart attack, wheezing, coughing, and breathing problems, and irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat. Air pollution can also cause worsening of existing heart problems, asthma, and other lung complications.
Possible solutions:
*Reduce the number of trips you take in your car.
*Reduce or eliminate fireplace and wood stove use.
*Avoid burning leaves, trash, and other materials.
*Avoid using gas-powered lawn and garden equipment.
