Environmental Pollution Environment means our surroundings. It consists of air‚ water‚ soil and other natural resources‚ that make our earth habitable for us. All the elements of environment are well proportioned and depend upon each other. This characteristic of environment is called ecosystem. If any element of it is destroyed‚ it affects all other elements. So for our existence we must not destroy the ecological balance. But consciously or unconsciously we are damaging vital elements
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JOINT ESC GUIDELINES European Guidelines on cardiovascular disease prevention in clinical practice (version 2012) The Fifth Joint Task Force of the European Society of Cardiology and Other Societies on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Clinical Practice (constituted by representatives of nine societies and by invited experts) Developed with the special contribution of the European Association for Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation (EACPR)† Authors/Task Force Members: Joep Perk (Chairperson)
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Industrial Pollution Industrialization has been the hallmark of human progress. However‚ industries have become to the biggest issue of environmental pollution. Industrial pollution is pollution that can be directly linked with industry‚ in contrast to other pollution sources. This form of pollution is one of the leading causes of pollution worldwide. Industries release a host of toxic gases into the atmosphere‚ and gallons of liquid waste into the seas and rivers. Some of the effluents percolate
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This research examines the effects that humans have been inducing on the ocean and how the pollution produced is affecting the form of life present there. There is plenty of evidence that the oceans have deteriorated at the hands of humans‚ but recent investigations show that deterioration‚ especially at the sea coasts‚ has increased significantly in the last years due to increased industrial discharge. Common synthetic pollutants that reach the ocean include pesticides‚ herbicides‚ chemical fertilizers
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What is land pollution? Land pollution is the deterioration (destruction) of the earth’s land surfaces‚ often directly or indirectly as a result of man’s activities and their misuse of land resources. It occurs when waste is not disposed off properly‚ or can occur when humans throw chemicals unto the soil in the form of pesticides‚ insecticides and fertilizers during agricultural practices. Exploitation of minerals (mining activities) has also contributed to the destruction of the earth’s surface
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ufeffWhat is pollution? Pollution is when water‚ air or land becomes very dirty. Pollution can come in 4 different types effecting different types of areas in the world. Air pollution effects the air‚ water pollution effects the water and marine life‚ land pollution effects the land destroying life and the enviroment and there is also noise pollution that can effect our hearing.We all contribute to pollution in some way or another. Whether it be with a large amount or small amount we can still cause
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ENERGY RESOURCES Energy is defined as ‘the capacity to do work’. Sun is the primary source of energy. Joule is the standard unit of energy in SI units. Energy utilization is an index of economic development‚ which does not take into account of ill effects/damage on to environment. From 1900 to 2000 population increased by 3 times while energy consumption by 14 times! Energy Resources All energy sources ultimately come from the sun‚ the moon or the earth. Sources of Energy Solar
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Suicide Prevention Each year‚ suicide in the United States is the cause of more deaths than homicide. Approximately 30‚000 people each year commit suicide. Suicide is the third highest cause of death in ages 15-24. In children younger than 15‚ 1-2 out of every 100‚000 will commit suicide (Caruso). Every year‚ approximately 750‚000 people attempt suicide; failed attempts often result in permanent damage requiring long term permanent care (“America’s Mental Health Channel”). Suicide is relevant
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Air pollution is something that affects us every day whether we know it or not. The definition of air pollution occurs when the air contains gases‚ dust‚ fumes or odor in harmful amounts. That is‚ amounts which could be harmful to the health or comfort of humans and animals or which could cause damage to plants and materials. However; air pollution is something that can be prevented and is there are things that we as humans can do to better the environment. The human impact of air pollution is
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XIMENA RUBIN DE CELIS DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY THUESDAYS‚ 1:00 pm to 3:45 pm FALL TERM 2010 APPLICATION PAPER #1 TERATOGENS AND PREVENTION Teratogens and Prevention Dear Ashley: I can imagine how you may feel being pregnant for the first time. You may have many questions and concerns about what is the best way to manage yourself during your pregnancy‚ and you may not be aware of how important
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