mother nature is facing serious threats
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top ten
dangers facing our planet for this list
we’re taking a look at those all to real
threats that are plaguing the earth
right now and if left unchecked could
spell catastrophe for the world as we
know it we’re not looking at
hypothetical threats like solar flares
and potential asteroid impacts because
we’ve already got you covered with the
top ten ways the world might end in the
next 100 years
number 10 proliferation of weapons of
mass destruction WMDs are in addition to
the global arsenal that could make Wars
and terrorism even more deadly whether
through nuclear biological chemical or
another threat the non-proliferation
treaty was created to stem the spread of
such weapons however some countries with
nuclear capabilities are not signatories
should an atomic weapon ever be used the
ensuing nuclear winter would be as
devastating and difficult to survive as
the bomb itself number nine pollution
and landfills we were raised to reduce
reuse and recycle but pollution remains
a threat and we’re not just talking
about litter chemicals enter the earth
air and water from garbage in landfills
electronic waste is an intensifying
issue as discarded cell phones or
computers reach lead mercury or toxins
meanwhile excessive artificial light
causes light pollution and mismanage
disposal of radioactive waste by nuclear
power plants or medical research
facilities causes massive environmental
problems as well number eight pandemic
there already exist infectious diseases
that spread through the global community
from cholera and h1n1 to HIV and AIDS
the 1918 flu pandemic alone killed three
to five percent of the world’s
population while these highly contagious
illnesses proved devastating they’re
nothing compared to a pandemic that
could wipe out humanity altogether we’ve
invented ways to combat such ailments
but that same industriousness could also
be our downfall between drug-resistant
bacteria and weaponized viruses our
safety isn’t guaranteed number seven
global economic collapse a nation’s
economic problems affect more than just
that country the 20th century’s worst
decline the Great Depression began in
the US but spread worldwide the eurozone
crisis which began in 2009 is an example
of how it can happen today
in fact many experts suggest we’re on
course for another economic breakdown if
that’s the case we can expect anarchy
and the failure of law and order number
six ocean system collapse forces like
overfishing pollution ocean
acidification a rise in sea temperature
and oil spills damage the world’s oceans
but if the world’s ocean systems were to
collapse more than the fishing and
tourism industries would be devastated
coral reefs marine life and several
endangered species could face
catastrophe in that scenario Plus since
the oceans help balance the planets
oxygen and carbon dioxide their vital to
the Earth’s survival number five poverty
and hunger
despite organizations that wish to
eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
these remain persistent problems facing
humanity especially in developing
countries impeding access to healthy
food education medicine and more poverty
affects children most and extreme hunger
only perpetuates the cycle of poverty
with food costs increasing thanks to
weather changes that make certain
regions unfavourable for agriculture
malnutrition is another effect of these
difficulties number four energy crisis
since the Industrial Revolution humans
have consumed fossil fuel rapidly and
some experts suggest peak oil is right
around the corner the world has already
lived through several energy crises but
what’s coming could be worse the social
and economic implications are
far-reaching and worldwide blackouts are
not implausible renewable energy is a
viable solution but it must be clean to
stem emissions that cause pollution
and weather changes number three water
degradation and scarcity due to
overpopulation pollution climate change
and other obstacles many people live in
areas plagued with water scarcity with
droughts gradually becoming a common
problem around the world potable water
is vital to the survival of life on
earth because without it we must consume
unsafe sources which spreads diseases
like cholera and dysentery conservation
of freshwater is just one step to
solving this issue though that’s easier
said than done
number two extreme weather whether or
not you believe it’s a man-made problem
caused by excessive emissions and
greenhouse gases whether you call it
global warming or climate change it’s
hard to deny the existence of the
extreme and unpredictable weather
patterns plaguing our planet the
repercussions of these changes are more
far-reaching than a simple polar vortex
rising temperatures droughts diminishing
air quality human displacement and
dwindling natural resources are just the
tip of the melting iceberg before we
unveil our number one pick here are a
few honorable mentions number one
overpopulation many of the devastating
dangers our planet faces can be traced
to this one problem in 1950 the world’s
population was approximately 2.5 billion
today it’s over 7 billion with the
number of births and our lifespans
increasing some doubt the earth can
sustain as many people as we’re
producing and issues like pollution
diminishing resources species extinction
and climate change might be the result
not to mention homelessness pandemics
and deforestation do you agree with our
list what do you think is the scariest
danger facing the planet for more
informative top 10s published every day
be sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com
you
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top ten
dangers facing our planet for this list
we’re taking a look at those all to real
threats that are plaguing the earth
right now and if left unchecked could
spell catastrophe for the world as we
know it we’re not looking at
hypothetical threats like solar flares
and potential asteroid impacts because
we’ve already got you covered with the
top ten ways the world might end in the
next 100 years
number 10 proliferation of weapons of
mass destruction WMDs are in addition to
the global arsenal that could make Wars
and terrorism even more deadly whether
through nuclear biological chemical or
another threat the non-proliferation
treaty was created to stem the spread of
such weapons however some countries with
nuclear capabilities are not signatories
should an atomic weapon ever be used the
ensuing nuclear winter would be as
devastating and difficult to survive as
the bomb itself number nine pollution
and landfills we were raised to reduce
reuse and recycle but pollution remains
a threat and we’re not just talking
about litter chemicals enter the earth
air and water from garbage in landfills
electronic waste is an intensifying
issue as discarded cell phones or
computers reach lead mercury or toxins
meanwhile excessive artificial light
causes light pollution and mismanage
disposal of radioactive waste by nuclear
power plants or medical research
facilities causes massive environmental
problems as well number eight pandemic
there already exist infectious diseases
that spread through the global community
from cholera and h1n1 to HIV and AIDS
the 1918 flu pandemic alone killed three
to five percent of the world’s
population while these highly contagious
illnesses proved devastating they’re
nothing compared to a pandemic that
could wipe out humanity altogether we’ve
invented ways to combat such ailments
but that same industriousness could also
be our downfall between drug-resistant
bacteria and weaponized viruses our
safety isn’t guaranteed number seven
global economic collapse a nation’s
economic problems affect more than just
that country the 20th century’s worst
decline the Great Depression began in
the US but spread worldwide the eurozone
crisis which began in 2009 is an example
of how it can happen today
in fact many experts suggest we’re on
course for another economic breakdown if
that’s the case we can expect anarchy
and the failure of law and order number
six ocean system collapse forces like
overfishing pollution ocean
acidification a rise in sea temperature
and oil spills damage the world’s oceans
but if the world’s ocean systems were to
collapse more than the fishing and
tourism industries would be devastated
coral reefs marine life and several
endangered species could face
catastrophe in that scenario Plus since
the oceans help balance the planets
oxygen and carbon dioxide their vital to
the Earth’s survival number five poverty
and hunger
despite organizations that wish to
eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
these remain persistent problems facing
humanity especially in developing
countries impeding access to healthy
food education medicine and more poverty
affects children most and extreme hunger
only perpetuates the cycle of poverty
with food costs increasing thanks to
weather changes that make certain
regions unfavourable for agriculture
malnutrition is another effect of these
difficulties number four energy crisis
since the Industrial Revolution humans
have consumed fossil fuel rapidly and
some experts suggest peak oil is right
around the corner the world has already
lived through several energy crises but
what’s coming could be worse the social
and economic implications are
far-reaching and worldwide blackouts are
not implausible renewable energy is a
viable solution but it must be clean to
stem emissions that cause pollution
and weather changes number three water
degradation and scarcity due to
overpopulation pollution climate change
and other obstacles many people live in
areas plagued with water scarcity with
droughts gradually becoming a common
problem around the world potable water
is vital to the survival of life on
earth because without it we must consume
unsafe sources which spreads diseases
like cholera and dysentery conservation
of freshwater is just one step to
solving this issue though that’s easier
said than done
number two extreme weather whether or
not you believe it’s a man-made problem
caused by excessive emissions and
greenhouse gases whether you call it
global warming or climate change it’s
hard to deny the existence of the
extreme and unpredictable weather
patterns plaguing our planet the
repercussions of these changes are more
far-reaching than a simple polar vortex
rising temperatures droughts diminishing
air quality human displacement and
dwindling natural resources are just the
tip of the melting iceberg before we
unveil our number one pick here are a
few honorable mentions number one
overpopulation many of the devastating
dangers our planet faces can be traced
to this one problem in 1950 the world’s
population was approximately 2.5 billion
today it’s over 7 billion with the
number of births and our lifespans
increasing some doubt the earth can
sustain as many people as we’re
producing and issues like pollution
diminishing resources species extinction
and climate change might be the result
not to mention homelessness pandemics
and deforestation do you agree with our
list what do you think is the scariest
danger facing the planet for more
informative top 10s published every day
be sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com
you
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