MAN AND ENVIRONMENT: A CRISIS WITHOUT ALTERNATIVES?

ABSTRACT

The present work is based on bibliographical review and opinions about man’s consequences for mankind and the ecosystem. The article deals with aspects such as the problem of energy, glass-house effect, the content of CO₂, the role of oceans and their alterations, the carbon cycle as well as the principles for reducing CO₂, oxidants and ozone. It was also highlighted, the importance of forests as a reducing factor of CO₂ and other general aspects related of the proper use of the environment.

Keywords:
environment; pollution; glass-house effect; climate