Question

what are the environmental challenges that human beings have been facing over that past century until the present time​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The climate crisis is accelerating at an unprecedented rate, and we are not ready for it. While the crisis has many factors that play a role in its exacerbation, there are some that warrant more attention than others. ...

Poor Governance.

Food Waste.

Biodiversity Loss.

Plastic Pollution.

Deforestation.

Air Pollution.

Agriculture.

Answer 2

Answer:

Water quality and coastal-system degradation, including challenges to rebuild old infrastructure and address such issues as urban stormwater and bypass of raw sewage (NOAA 2012b). Factors contributing to water quality and coastal-system degradation include land use, urban sprawl, climate change, and energy systems.