America, the Land of Dreams and Opportunities, is known globally for offering its inhabitants a fabulous quality of life. But, like most good things, this too has come at a steep price. The land has suffered through deforestation, climate change, air, soil and water pollution, even acidification of its ocean waters.
And the fallout has been strongly felt by the American population, who are paying the price with fast-increasing statistics of heart diseases, cancers and chronic respirator diseases. This infographic highlights the quantum of impact and discusses how the people can fight back to reclaim their environment.
Environmental Issues Faced by Americans:
Infographic by – Viking Steel Structures