Water Pollution Part II Amanda Norris Groundwater Pollution pg. 502: Describe : Groundwater is the water we drink. Few countries go to the great expense of locating‚ tracking‚ and testing aquifers. Volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) contaminate 90% of the U.S. aquifers‚ but 2% of samples had unsafe VOC levels. The US found that ⅓of the 26k industrial waste ponds didn’t have liners to prevent toxic liquid wastes from seeping into aquifers. The EPA had completed the cleanup of 297k of the 436k underground
Premium Water pollution Water Sewage treatment
Oil Spills and Its Effects on Marine Life Many people do not realize the impact of the oil spills that occur in the ocean. It is like putting water into a heated oil frying substance. It is quite catastrophic. With all the oil spills that have already occurred it is important to help clean ‚and prevent oil spills from reoccuring. There is indeed a lot of reasons as to why we should clean and help prevent oil spills from happening but here are the three main reasons. First reason being oil spills
Premium Ocean Water Petroleum
How can leaders tackle with water pollution in China? Introduction 3 main causes of water pollution in China: 1. Rapid industrialisation 2. Urbanisation 3. Modified and intense agricultural activities Control of water pollution The National Five-year Plan for Environmental Protection Circular Economy Pollution Law Law of the People’s Republic of China on Prevention and Control of Water Pollution Conclusion Introduction Various local and foreign media institutes have reported the serious
Premium Water pollution Sewage treatment Water
Dear Mr. Gru‚ If you steal the moon it could ruin life as we know it. The tides would be all out of whack. Oceanic animals could go extinct‚ even humans could go extinct. Days would be way shorter and if you took the moon we could either have extreme or no season. Is that what you really want. As mentioned in the paragraph above I mentioned that it could ruin marine life‚ that was no joke. The animals could become homeless because the tide would retract so any animal that lives close to shore
Premium Ocean Earth Extinction
of CITES Taxonomy: Class Mammalia Order Sirenia Family Dugongidae Genus Dugong Species dugon Common Name dugong or sea cow Local Name duyong or baboy dagat Description: The dugong is one of the 24 species of marine mammals present in the Philippine waters. The dugong is the only representative of the order Sirenia to be found in the country. It is a truly unique aquatic animal‚ being the only herbivorous mammal whose preferred habitat is the sea. Like people and other mammals‚ the
Premium
Life underwater is without a doubt the most beautiful sceneries on Earth; however‚ can easily be taken away from the carelessness of human activities. Due to the massive production of waste and the excessive need for daily materials‚ oceans are becoming more and more polluted; in addition‚ result to damaging effects on marine life. The ocean appears to be a large trash can for disposing waste in the convenience for humans. According to UNESCO‚ statistics show that in 2006‚ 46‚000 plastic materials
Premium Ocean Pollution Marine debris
"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
Premium Water Oxygen United States Environmental Protection Agency
Water is composed of Oxygen and Hydrogen. It is found in wells‚ springs‚ ponds‚ rivers‚ canals and oceans. About one fourth of the earth is covered with water. It is obtained mainly from the rains. Water is really a precious gift of Nature. It has no taste‚ no smell‚ and no colour. The other name of water is life. We cannot live without water. We drink it‚ cook our food with it‚ bathe in it‚ and wash our body and things with it. The farmers need water for growing crops or plants. With water‚ the
Premium Water Oxygen
Fish larvae‚ single celled algae and many kinds of plankton are vulnerable and these are the basic foundation of the marine food chain. In shallow water these toxic substances may directly kill algae‚ coral and sea grasses. These components may also be passed in the food chain or directly ingested or absorbed through the gills of fish and other larger marine organisms. The effect may be to kill the animal or contaminate its tissues. A thick film of oil on the sea surface may reduce sunlight penetration
Premium Petroleum Oil spill Exxon Valdez oil spill
their father was very ill‚ and that they were afraid nothing could save him. ’I know what would‚’ said the little old man; ’it is the Water of Life. If he could have a draught of it he would be well again; but it is very hard to get.’ Then the eldest son said‚ ’I will soon find it’: and he went to the sick king‚ and begged that he might go in search of the Water of Life‚ as it was the only thing that could save him. ’No‚’ said the king. ’I had rather die than place you in such great danger as you must
Premium Bread Prince Cesare Borgia