INTRODUCTION
Environmental pollution is a major problem in most countries in the world and it is spreading like a wildfire. Pollutions are substances that are hazardous, present in the environment. Water, air, soil, noise and light pollution are almost present in every country in the world. These are dangerous to the health of not only humans but also in every living creature in this planet, for it is the primary cause of many diseases. Pollution also damages our ozone layer, spoil our water resources and kill our animals. Due to water pollution an estimate of 100,000 marine animals dies every year. Black carbon pollution contributes in the creation global warming which affects every creature on this planet because it disrupts the ecosystem.
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Water pollution It’s the second largest type of pollution that is threatening the world and can be defined as any contamination of water resources around the planet. From rivers to oceans, streams to ponds, the water pollution can strike anywhere and almost in any form whether they are chemicals making their way into a lake, bacterial contamination from sewage leaks, or trash that ends up at the bottom of an ocean or floating down a river.
Water pollution can also be caused by natural factors, such as dead animals decomposing in water or growing levels of sediment leading to shallower and less substantial bodies of water. The pollutants in water not only have a direct effect on quantities of water but has proven devastating to various types of marine biology, killing fish and other underwater organisms that cannot hope to escape toxic pollutants in their habitat. In addition to loss of water purity it also create problems for crop growth and food production, as it leaves farmers without water to irrigate their crops.
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Light pollution is most common in big cities, though it can also have an impact in suburban areas, around airports or big sporting event facilities, and along highways where illuminated billboards and streetlamps are common. For humans, light pollution is more of irritation than an environmental concern, perhaps making it difficult to see the stars or interfering with sleep. For animals, however, light pollution can be more obtrusive, disrupting biological clocks, influencing natural predation patterns, and overall threatening animal habitats located nearby to heavily illuminated signs of human civilization.
Noise pollution can also create sizable disturbances to animal habitats. It is often tied to light pollution for how it arises from similar sources, including highways, airports, and loud sporting events or concerts, as well as from construction projects, railroads, and more. For humans, noise pollution is probably slightly more of a concern than light pollution, leading to a decreased standard of life thanks to the ability of noise to prevent sleep, distract from work, and bring about hearing loss. For animals, noise and light pollution combine as factors that have limited possible
Pollution is a major factor when it comes to life on many places in the world. However, I
Water pollution is a very serious problem as it affects one of the most essential ingredients to our very livelihood. The earth is covered in water, in fact about 70% of the Earth is covered in water, only
In his third paragraph, the author focuses on the negative side-effects of that light pollution can have on the human body. He states that “the World Health Organization classifies the night shift as a carcinogen,” meaning that it can contribute to the development of cancer. Moreover, he states that it is absolutely necessary for our bodies “to produce the hormone melatonin” because it can prevent “certain cancers from developing.” He Then connects light pollution to nature by saying how detrimental it is toward “species of birds, insects, mammals, fish, and reptiles.” These facts are used in a way that shows that we are not the only hurting ourselves, but other species and the ecological system of the earth as a whole.
There are many causes of water pollution, and the effects on the environment are directly related to the primary cause of the pollution. Therefore, each cause has to be examined for harmful effects. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric administration states nutrient pollution, "can lead to more serious problems such as low levels of oxygen dissolved in the water" (3). The dissolved oxygen levels being low lead to aquatic life dying. Nutrient pollution also can cause algae blooms which cause serious environmental problems affecting aquatic ecosystems, and which can cause dangerous health issues for animals and humans. Water pollution caused by sewage is an environmental problem. When sewage pollutes water it can be dangerous especially if it enters people 's source of drinking water as author Woodford states, "It is possible to catch illnesses such as hepatitis, typhoid, and cholera from river and sea water" (4). Chemical and radioactive runoff can be dangerous to humans as well. When water that is contaminated by chemicals is consumed by humans it can lead to sickness, paralysis or even death depending on the kind of chemical polluting the water and the concentration of the pollutant in the water. The Flint Crisis is an example of the damaging effect of chemical runoff, as the Flint communities ' water was contaminated by the lead pipes that carried the water resulting people in the affected communities ending up with lead poisoning. The environment and the animals are also impacted by chemical and radioactive runoff, increasing the death of organisms and decreasing biodiversity(3). Oil runoff water pollution is yet another example of water pollution. The effects oil runoff has on the environment are especially debilitating. The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico for example, hurt not only aquatic life, but also land animals. The oil would get on to anything that touched the
Air pollution, traffic congestion, noise pollution have
Air pollution is known to affect human and animal life. Plants are also affected indirectly as air pollution is known to cause acid rain, an even deeper detriment to plant life than most. Lung related diseases are among the most important features that the world have come
By the oceans being polluted not only are animals affected humans are too. What some people don't know is that they are killing of and disturbing offspring by polluting waters. "Ocean pollution results in smaller catches of fish all over the world, either by killing fish directly, preventing them from breeding, or causing birth abnormalities. Seabirds are unable to breed and whales are poisoned. Pollution also seems to be responsible for a new disease among seals. Without even swallowed, plastic can kill seabirds, turtles, and other creatures by trapping them. People drinking water from polluted seas can become sick. Deadly infectious diseases like cholera and typhoid can break out." There are many different types of sizes of plankton everywhere in our ocean waters.
Water pollution is one of the main concerns of the environment. It is known as a change in the chemical or physical condition of the waters. Polluting the waters is causing harmful and tragic diseases that affect many families. It is also a global problem that not only affects people but also animals and plants. Water pollution is a current issue that has serious consequences; it progresses everyday in our lakes, oceans, rivers and other bodies of water.
The environment and health are very closely linked. The environment in which we inhabit and go about our daily lives, directly impacts on our physical, mental and social well-being. There are biological, chemical and physical factors that can affect human health in a physical and mental way. The World Health Organisation states that "health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity" (WHO 1948), meaning that although many factors relating to health are associated with environmental pollution, they can also be caused by the environment in which we work and live in. The relationship between the environment and health, can however be quite complex. Human health is not only as a result of air, water and ground pollution, but also things such as food, genetics, life style and quality, which directly affect human susceptibility to illness, disease and possibly death. Disruptions to the environment, such as substance dispersal, climate change, acidification, ground pollution, photochemical air pollution and over fertilisation can also impact on human health. Therefore, there are direct and indirect links to the environment and health issues.
Pollution in the oceans, though not commonly known to humans, creates serious problems in our environment. Oil spills, plastic, garbage, and sewage combine together to form the major problem known as pollution. Coral reefs begin to disappear as a result of ocean pollution and many other factors. Carbon dioxide levels increase as greenhouses release gases into the air. As pollution continues to grow and become much worse, organizations create new laws to help reduce or end some of the major problems in our seas.
Effects on wildlife Animals face effects of air pollution, when toxic chemicals are released in the atmosphere thus causes animals to migrate. Eutrophication also goes as an example of its effect on the environment. Solutions to air pollution Conserve energy A large amount of fossil fuels are being burnt for electricity. To reduce air pollution, we should burn less fuel and avoid wasting electricity. We can also conserve energy by turning off the lights and appliances when we are not using them.
Water pollution has affected many people and animals. Water pollution is the disposal of garbage into a water stream. Some of the water pollution is from littering, some water pollution is done by chemical leaks, and others by ships. Also, There is much information about water pollution.
Water pollution is also a major thing in the world because almost 60% of it is fishes. It occurs due to several factors; the industrial waste dumped into the rivers and other water body’s cause am imbalance in the water leading to its severe contamination and deaths. And the infamous Global warming is the emission of greenhouse gases particularly CO2 is leading to global warming.
Efforts to improve the standard of living for humans--through the control of nature and the development of new products--have also resulted in the pollution, or contamination, of the environment. Much of the world's air, water, and land is now partially poisoned by chemical wastes. Some places have become uninhabitable. This pollution exposes people all around the globe to new risks from disease. Many species of plants and animals have become endangered or are now extinct. As a result of these developments, governments have passed laws to limit or reverse the threat of environmental pollution.
Pollution is a massive problem that the earth faces. Pollution is the action or process of making land, water, air, etc…, dirty and not safe or suitable to use. Pollution of air, water, and soil are the most complex issues. Various types of gases and toxins that are released by industries