Environmental Degradation 2
Environmental Degradation 2 :
The reduction of the capacity of the environment to meet social and ecological objectives and needs. Comment: Degradation of the environment can alter the frequency and intensity of natural hazards and increase the vulnerability of communities. The types of human-induced degradation are varied and include land misuse, soil erosion and loss, desertification, wildland fires, loss of biodiversity, deforestation, mangrove destruction, land, water and air pollution, climate change, sea level rise and ozone depletion. 30 Aug 2007
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