ClimateAugust 4, 2026
overexploitation
OH-ver-eks-ploy-TAY-shun
Definition
The act of using or harvesting natural resources—such as land, water, or wildlife—at a rate that exceeds their ability to naturally replenish or recover.
Etymology
Derived from the prefix 'over-' (meaning excessive) combined with 'exploitation,' which traces back to the French 'exploiter' (to make use of), ultimately from the Latin 'explicare' (to unfold or display).
In the news
The article lists overexploitation, alongside pollution and climate change, as a major factor depleting the essential resources that rural and coastal communities rely on for survival.
Africa Faces Severe Biodiversity Loss Impact
Read the full article ↗Mirage News