Environmental Degradation as a Multifaceted Consequence of Human Development
Zulaykha Khurshid Dijoo, Rizwana Khurshid
Abstract
The subject of environmental degradation is at the vanguard of the green debate. Our environs are waning day by day with practically no portion of the earth been unscathed by it. The principal basis of environmental degradation is human ruckus. All through the preceding numerous decades, industrialization, urbanization, immense agricultural extension are liable for the reckless alteration in the environs. Environmental degradation is fashioned by the amalgamation of a successfully extensive plus escalating population, persistently intensifying financial advances in addition to the function of asset gruelling and poisoning technology. Environmental degradation is an outcome of profuse socioeconomical, technical, and institutional undertakings. To tackle the challenge of environmental degradation, various researches have been piloted worldwide in order to enhance the environmental eminence. Curtailing the exposure to risk factors by improving quality of air, water, sanitation as well as pollution-free energy resources has considerable paybacks. While, at the same time, it can contribute extensively to the accomplishment of the Millennium 40Development Goals related to environmental sustainability, health, and development. To survive in these worsening risky settings, there is an urgent requirement for optimal consumption plus management of resources, sustainable development besides implementation of green technologies and participation of people in progressive accomplishments.