Environment and Society: Western Europe It's a good thing that Europe is moving to becoming a region without borders. Why? Because environmental issues cannot be confined or solved within political boundaries. Pollution, climate change, and habitat loss are local, regional, and global problems. Solutions exist, but their implementation requires international cooperation.

Although Europe's environmental scene has improved in recent years, it still faces some serious issues. Urbanization combined with agricultural, mining, and industrial practices have caused several major problems in the region. In this lesson, we will take a look at some issues that threaten the environment in this region, and policies that have been implemented to protect it.

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OBJECTIVES
Discuss the ways that people's activities affect the environment.