10 Environmental Problems and Solutions earthyb com

Carbon dioxide (CO2) – Carbon dioxide enters the atmosphere when fossil fuels like
coal, oil, and natural gas are burned. Carbon dioxide is also released when trees and
other plants are burned or cut down and through manufacturing cement. Carbon
dioxide made up 81% of man-made greenhouse gas emissions from the United States
in 2018 according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
Methane (CH4) – Methane is released from fossil fuels (natural gas in particular),
agriculture (cow farts and manure), and landfills. Methane made up 10% of greenhouse
gases in the US in 2018.
Nitrous oxide (N2O) – Nitrous oxide is emitted from agriculture, fossil fuels, industry,
and waste-water treatment. Nitrous oxide made up 7% of greenhouse gas emissions in
2018.
Fluorinated gases – Fluorinated gases are hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons,
sulfur hexafluoride, and nitrogen trifluoride. They are man-made gases commonly used
in refrigerants used for cooling air conditioners and refrigerators. These gases have a
high Global Warming Potential and makeup 3% of greenhouse gases emitted in the
United States according to the EPA.
Resource: Drilled Podcast: The origins of climate denial
Poverty

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Poverty is indirectly linked to environmental problems. When you solve issues related to
poverty you also solve environmental problems such as deforestation[cm_simple_footnote
id=1], population growth, gender inequality, and climate change.
The world has been making steady progress toward ending extreme poverty for years
according to the UN. The COVID-19 crisis has reversed some of the progress. But before the
virus, life was better for many people around the world than ever before in history. Now, we
need to deal with the crisis and get back to making progress.
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