Environmental degradation

Meaning

The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources like air, water and soil

Examples

• John: Have you read the latest report on climate change?
• Alice: Yes, it's alarming. The report highlights the severity of <b>environmental degradation</b> worldwide.
• John: Indeed. We're seeing the effects of <b>environmental degradation</b> all around us, from deforestation to pollution.
• Alice: We need to take action to reverse this trend.