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Overall, how are we (human beings) treating the natural world? How are we relating to Nature and how are we using natural resources?
What is the range of conditions of ocean waters and global freshwater sources (lakes, rivers, etc.)? [What is ocean acidification? What are some examples of the impact of pollutants (e.g., chemicals, plastics, and garbage)? ...]
In which parts of the world are people facing water insecurity?
How much land (on the planet) has been left untouched?
Where in the world can we find land conservation projects?
At what rate is rainforest being destroyed (for commercial interests)? [What is the impact of rainforest destruction on biodiversity? What is happening to the indigenous people of rainforests (e.g., the Amazon)? ...]
What is the significance of oceans and forests when it comes to climate regulation?
What are some of the practices involved in natural resources extraction (e.g., groundwater, minerals, hardwood, natural gas)?
What is meant by sustainable resource extraction?
What are some of the non-governmental organizations and citizen groups involved in Nature appreciation, environmental protection, and natural resources management?
Spotlight on some Popular or Technical Terms
• Nature • The Natural World • Biosphere • Biodiversity | Biodiversity Loss • Ecosystem Health •
• Environmental Values • Environmental Protection • Environmental Degradation • Environmentalism • Environmental Philosophy •
• Ecology • Social Ecology • Political Ecology • Eco-Socialism • Deep Ecology (philosophy/cultural movement) • Ecologism (political ideology) •
• Ecotourism • Eco-Adventures •
• Natural Resources • Natural Resource Management • Resource Extraction • Resource Depletion • Resource Scarcity •
• Water Security • Fresh Water • Water Access • Water Rights • Water Safety • Water Conservation • Water Shortages • Water Scarcity • Surface Water • Groundwater Pumping • Floodwaters • "Peak Water" •
• Water Basin • Water Aqueducts • Water Aquifers •
• Land Conservation • Land Management • Desertification (a type of land degradation) • Land Clearing • Land Rights • "Landgrabbing" • Land Use (agriculture, forestry, etc.) •
[ Parkland • Agricultural Land • Cropland • Pastureland (Crop and Pasture Land) • Rangeland (typically "unimproved" grazing land) • Farmland • Ranch Land • Timberland • "Developed" Land (for residential use, commercial use, industrial use, and transportation use) ]
• Wetlands • Arable Land • Grassland • Forest Land (Forestland) • Woodland • Tundra • Wilderness •
• Timber • Forest & Forestry (or Logging) • Old-Growth Forest • Rainforest (Tropical Rainforest, Temperate Rainforest) • Rainforest Destruction • Clearcutting (Clear-cut Logging) • Deforestation (example of Land Clearing) | Reforestation •
• Minerals • Metals • Mining: Surface Mining (Strip Mining, Open-Pit Mining, Mountaintop Removal Mining) | Underground Mining •
For these terms also go to Waste | Contamination | Pollution | Recycling (major topic): • Air Pollution • Smog • Land Pollution • Radioactive Soil • Water Pollution • Radioactive Water •
Note: For content on wildlife (i.e., wild animals, including fish) and domesticated animals, go to Animals (major topic).
Note: For content on climate regulation (i.e., carbon sinks, vegetation sinks) also see Global Warming (Human-Induced) | The Climate (major topic).
For these terms also go to Animals (major topic): Habitat Conservation • Habitat Destruction • Wildlife Conservation •
For these terms (below), also go to Energy | Power (major topic):
• Petroleum (Crude Oil, Oil Shale) & Gas (Dry Natural Gas, Shale Gas) •
• Exploration & Reserves: Crude Oil Reserves • Heavy Oil • Oil Sands ≈ Tar Sands • Petroleum Residues • Natural Gas Reserves • 'Conventional' vs 'Unconventional' Hydrocarbon Resources •
• Extraction & Wells: Oil Drilling & Deep Water Drilling • Oil Wells • "Peak Oil" • Gas Wells • Open-Pit Mining (of Oil Shale Deposits) • Hydraulic Fracturing ≡ Hydrofracturing ≡ "Fracking" • Gas Leaks (Methane Leaks) •
All image credits:
- “Water Drops” is copyright (c) Peter Diaz | Dreamstime Stock Photos.
- Joshua Tree National Park is in the public domain. (Our note: Mojave Desert, California, USA)
- “Nevada Falls, Yosemite National Park” is copyright (c) Ray Bouknight and made available under an Attribution license. (Our note: California, USA)
- Brown Coal Open-Pit Mining Bucket Wheel Excavators is in the public domain.