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Resource Depletion
Resource depletion is the exhaustion or significant decline of natural resources, such as fossil fuels, water, soil, and minerals, due to overuse, unsustainable practices, or environmental degradation. It poses risks to ecosystems, human welfare, and economic stability, highlighting the need for greater conservation and more sustainable management of resources.