1. Definition of air pollution Air pollution is the introduction of chemicals‚ particulate matter‚ or biological materials that cause harm or discomfort to humans or other living organisms‚ or cause damage to the natural environment or built environment‚ into the atmosphere. The atmosphere is a complex dynamic natural gaseous system that is essential to support life on planet Earth. Stratospheric ozone depletion due to air pollution has long been recognized as a threat to human health as well as
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CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Environmental Pollution 1.1 INTRODUCTION Amongst the developing countries‚ India is the foremost nation to take note of degradation of environment. In 1972‚ in the world environmental conference held at Stockholm‚ our government declared that it is their responsibility to control pollution in India. Even during recent global conference held at Kyoto in Japan‚ India accepted the responsibility of reducing global warming and depletion of ozone layer by banning the use
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POLLUTION Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that causes adverse change. Pollution can take the form of chemical substances or energy‚ such as noise‚ heat or light. Pollutants‚ the components of pollution‚ can be either foreign substances/energies or naturally occurring contaminants. Pollution is often classed as point source or nonpoint source pollution. Forms of pollution The major forms of pollution are listed below along with the particular contaminant
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Air Pollution in China and Japan 1. Introduction: Air pollution is a major environmental issue harming people around the world. Millions of individuals die every year from air pollution. Unfortunately‚ this issue is increasing in the continent of Asia. Pollution has been challenging to control due to its harsh climate‚ rapid industrialization and overwhelming population in these Asian countries. Air pollution been a threat to the world for centuries and continues to plague the environment while
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Fresh Water Pollution In the most common usage pollution refers to contamination of water by chemical‚ biological‚ or other harmful substances. Some water pollution laws view the concept much more broadly; the United States Clean Water Act defines pollution as the man made or man induced alteration of chemical‚ physical‚ biological integrity of the nation’s water (Adler‚ n.d.). Common law approaches were created through gradual accumulation of judicial decision in individual cases which set
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| Types of pollution and effects | | | R Chivers | 5/23/2013 | Pollution and effects that it has on us and our planet‚ and the steps being taken to reduce pollution and make the world a better place for future generations to appreciate and enjoy. | This report will discuss four types of pollutions and their effects on us and how we can help clean up the planet. There are different types of pollution; air pollution that affects the air we breathe‚ water pollution that affects
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Pollution in Dhaka City 1.0 INTRODUCTION: Pollution is an undesirable change in the physical‚ chemical or biological characteristics of air‚ water‚ soil or food that can adversely affect the health‚ survival or activities of human or other living organisms. The effects of water pollution are far-reaching and affect not only the environment‚ but human beings and animals as well. The pollution in Dhaka has reached alarming levels‚ threatening public health‚ ecosystems and economic growth.
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Week Four Content Outline TOPIC and Objectives Environmental Pollution Describe water supply‚ use‚ and management. Identify potential impacts of environmental pollution to human and ecosystem health. Identify causes of pollution and its treatments. Analyze the causes and potential impacts of global warming. Content outline Environmental ppollution Describe water supply‚ use‚ and management. Review of the hydrologic cycle Sources of freshwater Streams and rivers Lakes Groundwater
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’Pollution’ is the noun of the verb ’pollute’. To pollute is to more something impure or dirty‚ especially by adding harmful or unpleasant substance. Pollution has been a serious issue for our world. There are air pollution‚ water pollution and ground pollution. Pollution has caused the earth to become weak and hence‚ endanger the living creatures- human‚ animals‚ and plants. If this continues‚ the Earth might not be able to function properly and eventually lead us to death. We must not destroy
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Water Pollution 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. I am going to take that education on water pollution a step farther; and explain how water pollution affects us‚ how it affects marine life‚ what companies affect it the most‚ and what people are
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