10 Environmental Problems and Solutions earthyb com

Ocean acidification
Ocean acidification is one of the main problems associated with climate change. It doesn’t
get as much attention as other environmental problems, but it can have a major impact on
ocean ecosystems.
The ocean absorbs about 30% of the carbon dioxide (CO ) that is released in the
atmosphere. As levels of atmospheric CO increase from human activity such as
burning fossil fuels (e.g., car emissions) and changing land use (e.g., deforestation),
the amount of carbon dioxide absorbed by the ocean also increases. When CO is
absorbed by seawater, a series of chemical reactions occur resulting in the increased
concentration of hydrogen ions. This process has far reaching implications for the
ocean and the creatures that live there.
– National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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10 environmental solutions
Now that you understand the environmental problems we face today, it’s time to understand
the potential environmental solutions. I say potential solutions because the cause and effect
from environmental problem to environmental solution is complex. There’s a word for this,
it’s called dynamic complexity.
The below environmental solutions have the potential to solve different problems within a
complex, dynamic, and interconnected system. But there is no magic bullet for
environmental problems. So I encourage anyone interested in environmental solutions to
think big-picture. Each solution is simply one piece of a giant puzzle. Again, look for progress
rather than perfection.
Related: Climate solutions 101 by Project Drawdown
UN Sustainable Development Goals
The UN Sustainable Development Goals offer the best possible framework for dealing with
most of the problems listed above. These are the 17 goals that almost all countries have
agreed to.
No poverty
Zero hunger
Good health and well-being
Quality education
Gender equality
Clean water and sanitation

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Affordable and clean energy
Decent work and economic growth
Industry, innovation, and infrastructure
Reduced inequality
Sustainable cities and communities
Responsible consumption and production
Climate action
Life below water
Life on Land
Peace, justice, and strong institutions