Környezetterhelés

Környezetterhelés refers to the impact of human activities on the natural environment. This impact can manifest in various forms, including pollution, resource depletion, habitat destruction, and climate change. The term encompasses the sum of stresses placed upon the Earth's ecosystems by human endeavors such as industrial processes, agriculture, transportation, and consumption.

Pollution, a major component of környezetterhelés, involves the introduction of harmful substances or energy into the environment. This can include air pollution from emissions, water pollution from industrial discharge and agricultural runoff, and soil contamination from waste disposal. Resource depletion occurs when natural resources like water, minerals, fossil fuels, and forests are consumed at a rate faster than they can be replenished.

Habitat destruction, often driven by land-use changes for urban development, agriculture, and resource extraction, leads to the loss of biodiversity and disruption of ecological processes. Climate change, largely attributed to the release of greenhouse gases from human activities, is a global environmental challenge with far-reaching consequences, including rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and ecosystem shifts. Understanding and mitigating környezetterhelés is crucial for ensuring the long-term sustainability of both human societies and the planet's natural systems.