Environmental Issues refer to problems and challenges that arise from human activities and natural processes affecting the environment and ecosystems. These issues encompass a wide range of topics, including pollution, deforestation, climate change, loss of biodiversity, resource depletion, and waste management. Environmental issues can result from industrialization, urbanization, agricultural practices, and energy production, leading to detrimental impacts on air, water, soil quality, and wildlife. They also involve social, economic, and political dimensions, as they often affect public health, quality of life, and the sustainability of natural resources. Addressing environmental issues requires collective action from individuals, communities, governments, and organizations to develop solutions and implement policies that protect the environment for present and future generations.
Japan's forests, covering two-thirds of the nation, face ecological challenges due to post-war cedar and cypress overplanting, leading to neglect and water retention issues. Projects like "Tsunagu Forest" seek to…