As we accumulate different kinds of waste everyday, we are polluting our environment. Pollution can be categorized into 3 categories :
- Air pollution :
- Sources : burning of fuel, smoking, release of toxic gases from industries and others
- Water pollution :
- Sources : dumping of industrial wastes into water, oil spills, spraying insecticides, washing clothes, utensils near rivers and others
- Soil pollution :
- Sources : release of industrial waste, mining and deforestation
Effects of pollution :
- Environment Degradation
- Release of carbon dioxide creates a smog in atmosphere. This prevents sunlight from entering atmosphere. Oil spills in water might lead to death of water species
- Human Health
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Chest pain, congestion, throat inflammation, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease are some of diseases that can be causes by air pollution
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- Global Warming
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The increase in CO2 leads to melting of polar ice caps which increases the sea level and pose danger for the people living near coastal areas.
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- Infertile land
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Due to constant use of insecticides and pesticides, the soil may become infertile. Plants may not be able to grow properly,
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