5. Pollution Cases
1. Air Pollution
2. Water Pollution
3. Land & Soil Pollution
4. Noise & Light Pollution
The burning of fossil fuels for transportation and electricity produces both primary
and secondary pollutants and is one of the biggest sources of air pollution.
In developing countries around 70% of their solid waste is dumped directly into
the ocean or sea. This causes serious problems including the harming and killing
of sea creatures, which ultimately affects humans.
Land pollution is the destruction of land as a result of human’s activities and the
misuse of land resources. This occurs when humans apply chemicals such as
pesticides and herbicides to the soil etc.
Noise is considered an environmental pollutant caused by household sources,
social events, commercial and industrial activities, and transportation.
Light pollution is caused by the prolonged and excessive use of artificial lights at
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6. 1. Effects of Air Pollution
High levels of air pollution can cause an increased risk of heart attack, wheezing,
coughing, and breathing problems, and irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat.
Air pollution can also cause worsening of existing heart problems, asthma, and other
lung complications.
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7. 2. Effects of Water Pollution
• Water pollution is a serious threat to humans, animals, and
aquatic life. Nutrient pollution can cause toxic algal blooms
in drinking water sources that create toxins that kill fish and
other aquatic animals. Direct exposure to this toxic alga
causes serious health problems in humans including
neurological effects, respiratory problems, stomach and liver
illness, and rashes.
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8. 3. Effects of Land & Soil Pollution
Land and soil pollution has substantial consequences for humans, animals,
microorganisms and aquatic life. Contaminated land and soil can cause various
problems on the skin, respiratory problems, and even different kinds of cancers.
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9. Recycling
• Recycling saves energy, reduces raw material extraction
and combats climate change.
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10. Advantages of Recycling
1. Recycling minimizes pollution.
2. Reduce air and water pollution.
3. Reduce consumption of energy
4. Recycling minimizes global warming
5. Make and save money.
6. Protects the environment
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11. Recycling
What happens to recyclables?
Glass bottles become new glass bottles.
Aluminum cans are turned back into aluminum cans, and can be recycled almost indefinitely.
Steel cans are used in other steel products such as car parts and construction materials,
and can also be recycled over and over again.
Plastic bottles are recycled into carpet, clothing, auto parts, and new bottles.
Paper is recycled into new paper.
Some grades of paper can be recycled up to seven times.
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