Biodiversity is super important for keeping our planet healthy. Unfortunately, things people do are putting a lot of pressure on different environments. Let’s look at some major problems:

Forests

• Deforestation: Cutting down trees for wood and farming really destroys the homes of many animals and plants.
• Pollution: Chemicals from farming can leak into the soil and water, which can harm plants and animals.

Deserts

• Urbanization: When cities grow, they can destroy the homes of wildlife, making it harder for different species to survive.
• Overgrazing: When too many animals eat the plants, it can leave little for the local plants and make it tough for them to grow.

Tundra

• Climate Change: Warming temperatures and melting ice are bad news for creatures that live in the cold.
• Oil and Gas Extraction: Taking out oil and gas can disturb ecosystems and pollute the local areas.

General Effects of Human Activities

• Invasive Species: Sometimes, people accidentally bring in plants and animals that don’t belong. These can take over and make it hard for local species to survive.
• Overfishing: Catching too many fish can lead to fewer fish in the ocean, and that can mess up the whole food chain in the water.

When we lose biodiversity, it can shake up ecosystems and make them weaker against diseases and bad weather. It’s really important for us to know how these actions affect our planet and to find better ways to take care of our diverse ecosystems.