Human Pollution is killing the natural world and is a major cause of Extinction of Species. Human Pollution is directly related to Human Overpopulation and Human Overdevelopment. There are too many people on the planet for Nature to be able to sustainably heal itself and handle Human Pollution.

Oil sands' toxins accumulate in freshwater ecosystems

Toxic pollutants released by oil

A report by the UN says global attempts to curb emissions of CO2 are falling well short of what is needed to

stem dangerous climate change. The UN's Environment Programme says greenhouse gases are 14% above where they need to be in 2020 for temperature rises this century to remain below 2C. The authors say this target is still technically achievable. But the opportunity is likely to be lost without swift action by governments, they argue. Negotiators will meet in Doha, Qatar for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP18) next week to resume talks aimed at securing a global deal on climate by 2015.

The Emissions Gap Report 2012 has been compiled by 55 scientists from 20 countries. It says