we were given the perfect home
Earth was a paradise, but greed and neglect are destroying it. Pollution, deforestation, and climate change threaten our future. Will we act before it’s too late, and if so, how?
what have we done?
Human activities such as deforestation, pollution, and overconsumption are devastating Earth. Burning fossil fuels accelerates climate change, plastics choke oceans, and industrial waste poisons land. Species vanish as habitats shrink. Without urgent action, irreversible damage will doom future generations. We must act now—but how?
global issues
poverty
Over 300 daily UK poverty deaths, 111,000 yearly; 128,000 in fuel poverty, including 110,000 pensioners.
inequality
One million premature England deaths (2011–2019) tied to inequality, poverty, austerity, and COVID-19.
conflict & war
20th century—108M war deaths. 21st century—4.5-4.7M post-9/11 deaths, direct and indirect.
features
air pollution
Air pollution is a global crisis, responsible for over 8.1 million deaths in 2021—1 in 8 deaths worldwide. As the second-leading risk factor for early death (after high blood pressure), it shortens average life expectancy by 1 year and 8 months. Vehicle emissions, industrial waste, and burning fossil fuels drive this silent killer, demanding urgent action to safeguard public health and the planet.
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river pollution
River Pollution Crisis: Over 80% of global wastewater flows untreated into rivers, contaminating freshwater sources. 2 billion people rely on polluted water, risking diseases like cholera. 1,000 rivers account for 80% of ocean plastic pollution. Industrial waste, agricultural runoff, and sewage choke ecosystems, endangering wildlife and human health.
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ocean pollution
Ocean Pollution Crisis: Over 11 million metric tons of plastic enter oceans yearly, harming 700+ marine species. Deadly garbage patches, like the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (1.6 million km²), trap waste. Oil spills, toxic chemicals, and microplastics threaten ecosystems, while 90% of seabirds ingest plastic. Urgent action is vital.
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land pollution
Land Pollution Crisis: Over 75% of Earth’s land is degraded due to deforestation, industrial waste, and agriculture. 2 billion tons of waste are dumped annually, with plastic taking 400+ years to decompose. Toxic chemicals and mining contaminate soil, threatening food security and biodiversity. Immediate restoration efforts are critical.
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human impact
Planet Earth in Peril: Human activity has pushed the planet to its breaking point. Deforestation destroys 10 million hectares yearly, pollution chokes air, water, and soil, and climate change fuels extreme weather. Over 1 million species face extinction, while plastic waste inundates oceans and landfills. Industrial toxins poison ecosystems, and overconsumption depletes finite resources. If unchecked, irreversible damage will render Earth uninhabitable for future generations.
