Discussing Contemporary Environmental Issues

Abstract

This paper is focused on contemporary environmental issues and problems. It starts by defining the term ‘environment’ followed by an outline of the major human activities that exert pressure on the natural environment and some of the evidence of environmental deterioration. The paper then discusses the following contemporary issues and problems; Ozone Depletion, Global Warming, Deforestation, Biodiversity Loss, Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Land pollution and Solid Waste Disposal. In concluding the paper, a way forward to the discussed environmental dilemmas is given.