Some people say that the main enviromental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Other say that there are more important enviromental problems

Our Mother Earth is currently facing a lot of environmental problems like global warming, acid rain, air pollution, ozone layer depletion, climate change, and many more that affect every human, animal, and nation on

this

planet. While I agree that reduced biodiversity is a serious problem, I believe that we are facing more pressing environmental concerns. Those believing that the extinction of various species is the most important problem argue that

such

loss triggers devastating consequences.

To begin

with, the number of beneficial plants and insects to crops is declining quickly, which makes crops become more vulnerable to pests and diseases.

For instance

, the disappearance of some bees pollinating fruits’ flowers may decrease the productivity of farms. Another reason is the fact that today wild plants and animals are still principal food sources in many developing countries.

Therefore

, the loss of species will create extreme food insecurity in these areas and affect millions of people, especially those living under the poverty line.

On the other hand

, I support the view that there are more urgent environmental concerns to tackle. One of the main problems could be the pollution of air.

Such

contamination is created by fumes of vehicles and gases in industrial factories, creating serious health problems for humans

such

as lung cancer and respiratory diseases.

In addition

, climate change is

also

creating destructive impacts on human life. More specifically, extreme weather events have become more intense and frequent, like earthquakes in Japan or frequent storms in Vietnam which lead to critical infrastructure damages and casualties. In conclusion,

although

the reduction of wildlife species is a serious problem, I believe that other major environmental concerns should

also

be considered.