Globalization has a big effect on our environment, and here are some of the main ways it does:
More Production: About 80% of trade around the world is all about making products. This leads to using up resources and causing pollution.
More Transportation: The shipping industry is growing fast. It adds about 3% to the world's greenhouse gas emissions, which is the same amount as the total emissions from Germany.
Loss of Wildlife: As we clear land for farming, we harm many natural habitats. This puts 70% of Earth's plants and animals at risk. Since 1970, we have lost 68% of vertebrate animals, like fish, birds, and mammals.
All of these issues together put our planet at risk for the future.
Globalization has a big effect on our environment, and here are some of the main ways it does:
More Production: About 80% of trade around the world is all about making products. This leads to using up resources and causing pollution.
More Transportation: The shipping industry is growing fast. It adds about 3% to the world's greenhouse gas emissions, which is the same amount as the total emissions from Germany.
Loss of Wildlife: As we clear land for farming, we harm many natural habitats. This puts 70% of Earth's plants and animals at risk. Since 1970, we have lost 68% of vertebrate animals, like fish, birds, and mammals.
All of these issues together put our planet at risk for the future.