Environmental Issues

1. Too many nutrients could cause excess growth of algae which can kill corals and seagrass.

2. Chemical pollutants could also cause an excess growth of algae.

3. Increased temperatures can cause algae growth.

4. Flooding from storms can cause contaminants decreasing water quality.

5. Children and elderly are at a higher risk for waterborne illness.

6. Water stored in glaciers are declining which can impact future clean water availability.

7. lining clean water availability can impact agriculture and access to food.