Environmental disaster
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An environmental disaster is a disaster to the natural environment due to human activity.[2] It should not be confused with the separate concept of a natural disaster.
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[edit] History
In this case, the impact of humans' alteration of the ecosystem has led to widespread and/or long-lasting consequences.[3] It can include the deaths of animals (including humans) and plants, or severe disruption of human life, possibly requiring migration.[4]
[edit] Environmental disasters
Main article: List of environmental disasters
Environmental disasters can have an effect on agriculture, biodiversity, the economy and human health. The causes include pollution, depletion of natural resources, industrial activity or agriculture.[5]
[edit] See also
- List of environmental issues
- Environmental hazard
- Emergency management
- Environmental emergency
- Ecocide
[edit] Further reading
- Davis, Lee (1998). Environmental Disasters. New York: Facts On File, Inc.. ISBN 0-8160-3265-3.
[edit] References
- ^ Republic of Nauru. 1999. Climate Change – Response. First National Communication – 1999. Under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, United Nations
- ^ Jared M. Diamond, Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed, 2005
- ^ Illustrated overview of environmental disasters due to human activity, including deforestation, soil erosion and the biodiversity crisis.
- ^ End-of-the-World Scenario: Environmental Disaster
- ^ Environmental Disaster Videos
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