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☆☆☆☆☆one way is to conserve resources is to reduce the amounts that are used
Depending upon the location, climate change is expected to have different relative outcomes. Although temperature increases are largely expected globally (which is going to increase evapotranspiration), changes to rainfall vary considerably between places. Many places are expected to receive less rainfall, which, with increased evapotranspiration, are going to increase the desiccation of marshlands.
Dams displace existing habitats.
Earthquakes
Equipment failure can lead to oil spills and environmental damage.
Working aboveground increases safety for miners.
Use ceiling fans and reduce air conditioning use in summer.
It is fairly safe for use in homes.
Habitat loss
Converting an old shopping mall into a community college
Fresh drinking water
It reduced wildlife habitat and biodiversity.
They breed species threatened in their native lands.
To meet the needs of people -apex
Water consumption rises because suburban communities use more water.
trawling for apex! :)
The desalination process converts ocean water to freshwater.
Putting a parking garage on an unused lot inside a city
Put neighborhoods close to business centers.
Spreading Weeds
Increased Population
Unregulated rates of harvesting resources
Picked and sorted by hand --> hand-picked and sorted by a simple machine --> picked and sorted by complex machinery
Many types of resources are unevenly distributed across the world
