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Pollution The World’s Freshwater Supply: What is the problem? Where are water shortages? What can be done about it? Drought Population Growth Wasteful Usage

Loss of Biodiversity: What does that mean? Why is it a problem? What can we do about it?

Human Overpopulation: What are the causes? How serious is it? Are there any solutions?

Pollution Climate Change The State of the Ocean: What is the nature of the problem? How critical is the situation? What are possible solutions? Overfishing Habitat Destruction

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