Give 2 examples of negative impacts of obtaining nonrenewable resources and how each has been affected/influenced by increasing human population.
1. Deforestation for oil drilling: As the human population increases, the demand for oil also increases, leading to more deforestation to extract this nonrenewable resource. This not only contributes to habitat loss and biodiversity decline, but also exacerbates climate change due to the release of carbon dioxide from deforested areas.
2. Mining for coal: The increasing human population has resulted in a higher demand for energy, with coal being a major source. Mining for coal has negative impacts on the environment, including air and water pollution, disruption of ecosystems, and health risks for both humans and wildlife. The increased demand for coal due to population growth has led to more extensive mining operations and further degradation of the environment.