EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Overconsumption is partly caused by the increasing population in many areas around the world. Larger populations require more food, water, and energy, and consequently tax the earth’s ability to replace used resources. Overpopulation depletes wildlife to dangerously low levels.

Detailed explanation-2: -Loss of biodiversity undermines the ability of ecosystems to function effectively and efficiently and thus undermines nature’s ability to support a healthy environment. This is particularly important in a changing climate in which loss of biodiversity reduces nature’s resilience to change.

Detailed explanation-3: -Climate change. Pollution. Destruction of habitats. Invasive alien species. Overexploitation of the natural environment.