1. A GREEN WORLD FOR EVERYBODY
SİYAHSER ORTAOKULU – TURKEY
NEWSLETTER: POLLUTION
Pollution is the introduction of a contaminant into
the environment. It is created mostly by human
actions, but can also be a result of natural disasters.
Pollution has a detrimental effect on any living
organism in an environment, making it virtually
impossible to sustain life.
Pollution is caused by industrial and commercial
waste, agriculture practices, everyday human
activities and most notably, modes of transportation.
No matter where you go and what you do, there are
remnants of pollution.
By living in city life, people stay away from the clean
environment. So they must do something which
aims to protect our environment from getting worse
in pollution.

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Land Pollution
Land pollution is pollution of the Earth’s natural land
surface by industrial, commercial, domestic and
agricultural activities.
Land pollution is dangerous for life of all living
things. Dangerous materials in land pass to plants
and from there they pass to animals and people who
feed from land products. This causes respiration and
malnutrition.
What are the sources of land pollution?
Some of the main contributors to land pollution are:
 Chemical and nuclear plants
 Industrial factories
 Oil refineries
 Human sewage
 Oil and antifreeze leaking from cars
 Mining
 Littering
 Deforestation
How to Prevent Land Pollution
The best way to prevent land pollution is to recycle.
Here are a few other ways you can reduce land
pollution:
 Reuse any items that you can
 Buy biodegradable products
 Store all liquid chemicals and waste in spillproof containers
 Eat organic foods that are grown without
pesticides
on’t use pesticides
 Buy products that have little packaging
Air Pollution
Air pollution is the accumulation of hazardous
substances into the atmosphere that danger human
life and other living matter.
What are the sources of air pollution?
Some of the main contributors to air pollution are:
 Automobile emissions
 Tobacco smoke
 Combustion of coal
 Acid rain
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Noise pollution from cars and construction
Power plants
Manufacturing buildings
Large ships
Paint fumes
Wildfires
Nuclear weapons
How to Prevent Air Pollution
The number one way to prevent air pollution is to
walk or bike more and drive less. This will prevent
fossil fuels from polluting the air. Here are some
other ways to prevent air pollution:
 Don’t smoke
 Keep your car maintenance up-to-date
 If you have to drive, do your errands at one time
 Avoid using lighter fluid when barbecuing
outside
 When you drive accelerate slowly and use
cruise control
 Always replace your car’s air filter
 Use a push or electric lawnmower rather than a
gas-powered one
 Don’t use harsh chemical cleaners that can emit
fumes
Water
Pollution

3.  Household chemicals
 Animal waste
How to Prevent Water Pollution
The best way to prevent water pollution is to not
throw trash and other harmful chemicals into our
water supplies. Here are a few more ways you can
prevent water pollution:
 Wash your car far away from any stormwater
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Water pollution is the introduction of chemical,
biological and physical matter into large bodies of
water that degrade the quality of life that lives in it
and consumes it.
What are the sources of water pollution?
Some of the main contributors to water pollution are:
 Factories
 Refineries
 Waste treatment facilities
 Mining
 Pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers
 Human sewage
 Oil spills
 Failing septic systems
 Soap from washing your car
 Oil and antifreeze leaking from cars
drains
Don’t throw trash, chemicals or solvents into
sewer drains
Inspect your septic system every 3-5 years
Avoid using pesticides and fertilizers that can
run off into water systems
Sweep your driveway instead of hosing it down
Use non-toxic cleaning materials
Clean up oil and other liquid spills with kitty litter
and sweet them up
 Don’t wash paint brushes in the sink
Adverse air quality can kill many organisms
including humans. Ozone pollution can cause
respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, throat
inflammation, chest pain, and congestion. Water
pollution causes approximately 14,000 deaths per
day, mostly due to contamination of drinking water
by untreated sewage in developing countries
Oil spills can cause skin irritations and rashes. Noise
pollution induces hearing loss, high blood pressure,
stress, and sleep disturbance. Mercury has been
linked to developmental deficits in children and
neurologic symptoms. Older people are majorly
exposed to diseases induced by air pollution. Those
with heart or lung disorders are under additional risk.
Children and infants are also at serious risk. Lead
and other heavy metals have been shown to cause
neurological problems. Chemical and radioactive
substances can cause cancer and as well as birth
defects.
Effects----Human health