Many efforts have been made by countries to address challenges concerning the environment but the situation has not improved. What are the possible reasons for environmental degradation? Are there any solutions to combat this problem? Support your answer with specific reasons and examples.

Environmental

degradation

has been a global issue which different countries over the years has been tackling on how to resolve with little or no improvement. The

degradation

of our

environment

is caused by both nature and human activities and the solution would involve the

government

making

deliberate effort

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a deliberate effort

deliberate efforts

such

as enacting laws and process that would make our

environment

more conducive for human existence.

To begin

, nature is one of the major

factor

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factors

of

degradation

.

This

is mostly experienced by areas that are prone to natural hazards like

earthquake

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earthquakes

an earthquake

or flooding. Once an area encounters a volcanic eruption the land becomes volatile and condemned, the threat of experiencing

such

attach again would make people desist from the land.

This

was the case of Bonny

Island which

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Island, which

after the earthquake attach in 1990 has been left isolated till date. Another major cause of

degradation

of our

environment

is human activities which mostly lead to pollution and ware out of our soil. It is inevitable not to experience air pollution in our urban cities that are over populated and the rural areas suffer from erosion caused by farming. The remedy to

this

issue would include a cautious effect from the

government

to regulate the activities of the citizens. Laws and policies on how to minimize air pollution on a daily basis could be formulated and monitoring the portion of land the villagers use for farming is a welcoming step. The farming policy of 2018 made the federal

government

is an example of

such

policy.

Environment

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An environment

that suffer from natural hazards could be prevented or monitored to ensure the safety of citizens. With adequate monitoring with technology hazards like flooding could be predicted and

also

avoided. To conclude, environmental

degradation

is an issue that cannot be totally

eradicated but

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eradicated, but

with the help of the

government

and individuals taking up their responsibilities in ensuring the safety of their

environment

the effect of

degradation

will be minimized.