Factories contribute to water and land pollution by chemical spills and discharge of toxic waste. These two factors are the main causes of environmental problems in Malaysia. Consequently‚ it had brought ill effects such as global warming‚ acid rain and ozone depletion. In recent decades‚ global warming‚ which is linked to the emission of greenhouse gases‚ affect the planet in variety ways. Global warming refers to gradual climate changes in the form of increased temperature. Due to global warming‚ Malaysia
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show you more about ozone depletion and how it relates to indoor air pollution. According to our text ozone "is a naturally produced‚ essential component in the stratosphere‚ which encircles our planet some 10 to 45 km (6 to 28 mi) above the surface." (Berg‚ Hager‚ & Hassenzahl. 2011). Ozone in the stratosphere is a good thing‚ when in this layer it absorbs much of the suns ultraviolet rays and protects us from harm. In the troposphere however‚ it is a different story. Ozone there is a combination
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Jenna Nadia Rasbi Putri Amianna / 114214027 Small Steps for a Bigger Change Realize it or not‚ we are now facing a serious crisis on our nature; the crisis of global warming. Global warming itself is a term used to describe the change of the temperature of the earth that can finally change the climate on earth. We have known it for a long time that our earth is becoming hotter year by year. There are a lot of things that can cause global warming. Air pollution is one of the causes that can
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harmful for the environment due to their toxic nature‚ ozone depletion potential (ODP) and global warming potential (GWP). Well the solution for these refrigerants are
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The statement says that pollution is a global responsibility‚ but first of all‚ in order to understand the statement and therefore argue the points of view‚ we must state what can be defined as Pollution. The Oxford dictionary states that to pollute an area is to… “…Destroy the purity or sanctity of; make foul or filthy; contaminate or defile…” There are many types of pollution‚ of which the most common is atmospheric pollution. Atmospheric pollution is generally caused by the emissions of substances
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"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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What causes a volcanic eruption? When a part of the earth’s upper mantle or lower crust melts‚ magma forms. A volcano is essentially an opening or a vent through which this magma and the dissolved gases it contains are discharged. Although there are several factors triggering a volcanic eruption‚ three predominate: the buoyancy of the magma‚ the pressure from the exsolved gases in the magma and the injection of a new batch of magma into an already filled magma chamber. What follows is a brief description
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Should Everyone Switch Completely to Electric Cars? Everyday gas powered cars destroy the environment and the people that drive these gas guzzlers pay a ton of money to use them. Many people think that gas powered cars are better than electric cars‚ but they do not know the real truth. After you read this paper you will understand why electric cars are better for yourself and the environment; you might even have to buy one! There are many credible sources that prove the benefits of having an electric
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org/climate/human-activity-causes-warming jcmiras.net 2010‚ Why renewable energy? ‚ Retrieved on July 18‚ 2012 from http://www.jcmiras.net/jcm/item/31/ Statute 2012‚ Retrieved on July 26‚ 2012 from http://www.irena.org/home/index.aspx Wikipedia 2012‚ Ozone depletion‚ Retrieved on July 20‚ 2012 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozone_depletion
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Atmosphere The atmosphere is the body of air which surrounds our planet. Most of our atmosphere is located close to the earth’s surface where it is most dense. The air of our planet is 78% nitrogen and just under 21% oxygen; the small amount remaining is composed of carbon dioxide and other gasses.It is a mixture of gases encircling the Earth and held by the Earth’s gravity. This invisible mixture of nitrogen‚ oxygen‚ argon‚ carbon dioxide‚ and water vapor protects the planet from harmful radiation
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