5. In an even broader sense, air pollution means
the presence of chemicals or compounds in
the air .
Causes
Emissions From Industrial Plants and Manufacturing
Activities. ...
Combustion From Fossil Fuels. ...
Farming Chemicals and Household Products
Natural Causes
6. Air pollution causes irritation in the throat, nose, lungs
and eyes.
It causes breathing problems and aggravates existing
health conditions such as emphysema and asthma.
Acid rain contains hydrogen ions, which can damage
trees, crops, harm marine animals and induce corrosion
in metals.
Smog causes harmful health effects in humans and
animals..
7. Automobile engines should be redesigned in such
a way that their emissions cause minimum
pollution.
Use of railway steam engine should be stopped.
Industrial areas should be located at a safe
distance from the residential areas.
Newly designed smoke free furnaces should be
use
8.
9. Water pollution is defined as the presence in
groundwater of toxic chemicals and biological
agents that exceed what is naturally found in
the water and may pose a threat to human
health and/or the environment.
10. Water pollution is the contamination
of water bodies This form of environmental
degradation occurs when pollutants are
directly or indirectly discharged
into water bodies without adequate treatment
to remove harmful compounds.
Water pollution affects the entire biosphere of
plants and organisms living in these water ...
11. oEffects
Diseases: In humans, drinking or consuming
polluted water in any way has many disastrous effects
on our health.
Destruction of Ecosystems: Ecosystems are extremely
dynamic and respond to even small changes in the
environment.
Eutrophication: Chemicals in a water body,
encourage the growth of algae. These algae form a
layer on top of the pond or lake.
12. o Keep out oils, fat, or grease from the sink.
o Abstain from flushing contaminated liquids, pills,
drugs, or medications down the drain
o Ensure minimal use of bleach or detergents
o Always conserve water
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14.
15. When we talk about air or water pollution, the
reactions garnered are stronger. This is because
we can see the effects caused by the pollutants
and their extent very clearly.
It is normal human psychology to believe in what
you see first hand. Our land on the other hand is
living a nightmare too.
16. Land pollution mars natural features of soil
putting entire production from land to a
reduced level and eventually affects the entire
productivity of nation.
Land pollution and its causes, effects on human
etc. Agricultural Practices, Human sewage,
industrial discharge, Soil Erosion, garbage etc are
the main causes of land pollution.
17. Land pollution, in other words, means degradation or
destruction of earth's surface and soil, directly or
indirectly as a result of human activities. ... This leads
to further deterioration of land, and pollution
caused by the land fill contents.
18. • Care should be taken to check manmade
radiation pollution at source.
• Nuclear reactor should be perfectly maintained
to avoid accidental leakage.
• Nuclear tests should be banned.
19. Radioactive Pollution is defined as the increase in the
natural radiation levels caused by human activities.
20. Nuclear explosions and detonations of nuclear weapons
Defensive weapon production
Nuclear waste handling and disposal
Mining
Nuclear accidents
21.
22. Prevention of leakage of radioactive elements
from nuclear reactors.
Proper storage and disposal of nuclear
wastes.
Regular monitoring.
Increasing the use of non harmful energy
sources.
23.
24. The noise pollution is defined as the unwanted sound
which is released into the environment. It disturbs the
human being and cause an adverse effect on the mental
and psychological well being.
It is measured in the units of decibels and is denoted by
the dB. The noise which is more than 115 dB is
tolerant. The industrial ...
25. It merely occurs when sounds waves
of intense pressure reach the human ears
and may even affect the body muscles
due to sound vibrations. Even
though noise pollution does
not cause death, it can create a lot of
discomforts.
26. Noise pollution affects both health and
behaviour. Unwanted sound (noise) can damage
physiological health. Noise pollution can cause
hypertension, high stress levels, tinnitus, hearing
loss, sleep disturbances, and other
harmful effects.
27. Turn off Appliances at Home and offices. ...
Shut the Door when using noisy Machines. ...
Use Earplugs. ...
Lower the volume. ...
Stay away from Noisy area. ...
Follow the Limits of Noise level. ...
Control Noise level near sensitive areas. ...
Go Green by planning trees.