The environmental problem is the deterioration of the natural environment, associated with the negative impact of natural character, and in our time plays an important role and the human factor. The destruction of the ozone layer, pollution or destruction of the environment – all this, one way or another, entails adverse consequences now or in the near future. North America, with its significant environmental problems and extremely acute environmental protection, is one of the most progressive regions in the world. For the sake of prosperity, the US and Canada have to sacrifice their nature. So what are the challenges to environmental security facing the inhabitants of the North American continent, and what are they facing in the future?