Dealing with Ecology and the Inherent Challenges in the Modern World

Abstract

Man has been taking keen interest in his surrounding and for that matter his environment in a practical sense since his evolution. His matter of survival was dependent on his understanding of the natural forces surrounding him. Civilization and settled agriculture further strengthened his relationship with environment as he started modifying and controlling the forces of nature. However it is important to understand the concept of ecology as it concerns man and his environment. Scholars have noted that the dangers associated with environmental damage have become better known over the last few decades. In fact, awareness of the crisis we face has entered into the mainstream of politics. Those who assert that environmental problems as regards ecology are minor or non-existent have, thankfully, become marginalised. This article analyzes these basic problems of ecology and how best to proffer a lasting solution to them amidst the political influences that confront the subject matter.

Keywords: Ecology