environmental degradation
deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources such as air, water and soil; the destruction of ecosystems; habitat destruction; the extinction of wildlife; and pollution
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Summary
environmental degradation is a pollution[1]. It draws 1,764 Wikipedia views per month (pollution category, ranking #2 of 3).[2]
Key Facts
- Subclass of: environmental effects[3], environmental change[4], degradation[5]
- Has cause: resource depletion[6], habitat destruction[7], pollution[8], global warming[9]
- Facet of: natural environment[10]
- Described by source: United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction[11]
- Has effect: environmental conflict[12], extinction[13]
- Different from: Ecological damage[14]
- Handled, mitigated, or managed by: environmental protection[15], environmental remediation[16], environmental resource management[17]
- P14541: aJFsr[18]
Why It Matters
environmental degradation has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] It is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]