Linking Nature and People

Environmental geography bridges the gap between physical and human geography. It focuses on how humans impact the environment and how environmental changes affect societies.

Topics Covered

• Resource Use: How we use water, soil, forests, and minerals.
• Environmental Issues: Pollution, climate change, deforestation, and loss of biodiversity.
• Sustainability: How we can protect the Earth for future generations.

Why It’s Important

By understanding environmental geography, we can make better decisions to solve problems like global warming and habitat loss.

Cool Connections

• The melting of polar ice caps due to climate change affects sea levels and coastal communities.
• Recycling programs in cities help reduce landfill waste.