The State of Our Planet

Our planet is facing many serious challenges — from rising temperatures to disappearing wildlife. Learning the facts is the first step in understanding what’s happening and why it matters.

 Climate Change: 

The Earth is warming because of human activities like burning fossil fuels. This causes:

• More extreme weather (floods, droughts, heatwaves)

• Melting glaciers and rising sea levels

• Damage to crops and ecosystems

Pollution: 

Pollution harms both nature and human health: 

• Air pollution causes breathing problems and climate issues

• Water pollution contaminates oceans and drinking supplies

• Plastic pollution fills landfills and oceans, harming wildlife

Biodiversity Loss: 

We are losing species faster than ever before due to:

• Deforestation

• Climate change

• Overfishing and poaching

This weakens ecosystems that we rely on for food, medicine, and clean air.

Deforestation: 

Forests are being cleared for agriculture, mining, and urban growth. This results in:

• Loss of animal habitats

• More carbon in the atmosphere (trees absorb CO₂ for photosynthesis)

• Disruption of rainfall patterns

 Environmental Injustice: 

Some communities, especially low-income and minority groups, are hit harder by pollution and environmental problems. They may live near factories, landfills, or areas prone to flooding and get less help recovering from disasters.