"Pollution affects two essential aspects of our planet: air and water. Although their pollutants are emitted in different ways‚ they both harm all living organisms. Air pollution is predominately emitted through the exhaust of motor vehicles and the combustion of fossil fuels‚ whereas water pollution is the result of industrial waste and environmental accidents. Our society knows that pollution is harmful and a serious problem for Earth but generally people don’t care. Nevertheless everybody needs
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Pollution in Lake Huron Rosa Valladares Strayer University Pollution in Lake Huron A major concern is raised in the cities surrounding Lake Huron‚ where the pollution in the water is eutrophic effecting the environment and health of many. The sources of this pollution are many‚ and the culprits as equally diverse. With over 20% of the world’s freshwater supply residing in them‚ the North American Great Lakes are the world’s largest freshwater system (TEACH). Including Lake Erie‚ Michigan‚ Huron
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Water pollution When toxic substances enter lakes‚ streams‚ rivers‚ oceans‚ and other water bodies‚ This results in the pollution of water Water pollution has many sources. The most polluting of them are the city sewage and industrial waste discharged into the rivers. Agricultural run-off‚ or the water from the fields that drains into rivers‚ is another major water pollutant as it contains fertilizers and pesticides. Domestic sewage waste water that is discarded from households called
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INTRODUCTION Civilization has been overwhelmed with fearful reports that mankind is steadily working towards self – destruction through the process of uncontrolled pollution of the environment. A casual look at our surroundings shows reckless attitude of people towards environmental preservation. Due to this development‚ regulations and standards have been set to ensure cleaner and safer environment. These regulations are enforced by agencies like National Environmental Standard and Regulation
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Groundwater and Surface water Pollution Surface waters are the natural resources of the Earth‚ which are found on the exteriors of the land. Ground water is water that comes from the ground‚ which comes from rain‚ snow and sleet. These types of waters can become polluted in a numbers of ways and come from a number of varied sources. All types of water pollution are harmful to the health of humans and animals. It may not affect or damage our health immediately but can be harmful after long term
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AIR POLLUTION AND CLIMATIC CHANGES Introduction: Air pollution is actually the addition of any harmful substances to the atmosphere‚ which causes the damaging of the environment‚ human health and the quality of life. Air pollution has been a serious problem throughout the history. This can have series effect on the health of human beings. Every day‚ the average person inhales about 20‚000 liters of air. Every time when we breathe in we inhale dangerous substances. These dangerous substances can
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layers of pollution within the air (Dinanike 31)? Not only are beautiful sights such as this hidden behind the pollution this world causes everyday‚ but an increase in diseases‚ infections and death occurs. What causes pollution? What can we do to prevent it‚ and get rid of it? Is it fair to the children of the future to have to suffer the consequences that pollution causes? Why not take care of the problem now? Factory and business owners have the ability to prevent air pollution. Air pollution is the
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range of companies and organizations. The American industry‚ like many other industries out there are faced with numerous environmental issues but the one I will discuss is pollution‚ to be more specific‚ air pollution. Studies have shown that above all the other industries‚ the Auto industry has a huge role to play in the pollution of the atmosphere. These industries release various gasses and fuels in the air on a daily basis and this is indeed very detrimental to the environment and
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Rainwater pollution is a problem that affects anyone that benefits economically‚ residentially‚ or recreationally from the Chesapeake Bay. This includes people that have businesses that rely on how many aquatic organism they capture to either sell or serve as a meal in their restaurant. Runoff is caused by rainwater that does not percolate into the soil‚ and it carries chemicals and waste that are then drained into the Bay through the storm drains (“Stormwater Runoff”). Plant nutrients like fertilizers
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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 depletiondue to air pollution has long been recognized as a threat to human health as well as to the Earth’s ecosystems. Indoor
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