10+environment+issues

1 Argentina: The erosion results from inadequate flood controls and improper land use practices. 2 Bolivia: The soil erosion from overgrazing and poor cultivation methods, including slash-and-burn agriculture. 3 Brazil: There are air and water pollution in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, and several other large cities. 4 Chile: The water pollution from raw sewage. 5 Colombia: The soil damage from overuse of pesticides. 6 Guyana: The water pollution from sewage and agricultural and industrial chemicals 7 Peru The pollution of rivers and coastal waters from municipal and mining wastes 8 Suriname: The deforestation as foreign producers obtain timber concessions. 9 Uruguay The substantial pollution from Brazilian industry along border. 10 Venezuela The urban and industrial pollution, especially along the Caribbean coast.