The 4 main environmental problems in Spain

Pilar Ramos Hernández

1.-Air PollutionTraffic, industry and Saharan currents are behind the problem,The latest report on air quality in Spain (2012), prepared by Ecologists in Action.Juan Barcena responsible for air quality says that "we in harmful levels."The main consequences of air pollution are:Acid Rain:the causes are lead emissions and nitrogen.consequences are changes in vegetation, water, soil, and even buildings.The destruction of the ozone layer: the causes that are causing chlorine.consequences are increased skin cancer and eye and respiratory problems.The greenhouse effect: the causes that cause is emissions of gases such as methane and carbon dioxide.The consequences are global rise in temperature on a global scale and a series of climatic changes that have begun to be in drought.

2.-deforestationThe causes of deforestation are:-The farming activities-urban development-forest fires

3.-Pollution, erosion and land desertification

Contamination is caused by industrial discharges,Soil erosion is a problemin Spain mainly in semi-arid regions.This problem increase asresult of climate change.

4.-Overfishing and water pollutionOverfishing is caused by increased water consumption.The water pollution is produced by putting waste in them.The most affected areas of Spain are:Southern Huelva.The River Nervion.Areas such as Galicia

In 1975 I was the first Protected Natural Areas Act, the parks are areas of high ecological and natural value.Nature reserves, protect ecosystems and Protected landscapes , protected areas for aesthetic values.

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