Ecological Solutions in C Major Ashley Shim

Ever since the Industrial Revolution, human population increased rapidly, becoming 7.6 billion as of today. Overpopulation raised demands, depleting natural resources and causing various environmental problems.

Coral reefs are vital to preserving the biodiversity of marine ecosystems and purifying waters and the atmosphere. Global warming and human activities have led to bleaching and destruction of corals, reducing the area by 20%.

OCWD is a groundwater replenishment plant that help restore the groundwater basin underneath northern Orange County. OCWD is essential to meeting the water demands of water lacking Orange County.

Everyday we use paper. Demand for paper is so high that 4 billion trees are cut annually. Recycling paper or reusing it can help decrease greenhouse gas emissions and habitat destruction.

8.8 million tons of plastic end up in oceans every year, yet only 10% of the world’s plastics are recycled. In order to stop plastics from disrupting marine ecosystems, we can work together to reduce plastic waste.