Saving Our Planet: Challenges and hopes

The state of the environment. Atmospheric pollution. Ozone depletion. Climate change. Marine pollution. Freshwater resources and water quality. Land degradation and desertification. Deforestation and degradation of forests. Loss of biological diversity. Environmental hazards. Toxic chemicals and hazardous waste. Development activities and environment. Agriculture and food production. Industry. Energy production and use. Transport. Tourism. Human conditions and well-being. Population growth and human development. Human settlememts. Human health. Peace, security and the environment. Perceptions, attitudes and responses. Perceptions and attitudes. Reponses. Challenges and priorites for action. Challenges and priorities for action. References