Air, earth and water are all vital for our survival. At times, however, these are tampered with or become aggressors that not only hurt the environment but also affect the businesses in the region. Following are some examples of environmental difficulties that have affected countries and the world economy in the past few years:

1. The hurricane and oil spill in New Orleans – Many people will not be able to remove horrible images of the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina that they saw on television from their minds. Death and destruction crippled an area that had been well-known for attracting tourists because of the unique culture in the area. Just when the clean-up was starting to progress, however, the BP oil spill occurred and then wildlife and the fishing industry for an even larger area was harmed.