Definition
The term "environmental pollution" means any
activity that negatively affects the environment, including:
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Changes in soil and
water conditions,
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Formation or
occurrence of toxic substances,
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Release of
pollutants, chemicals, or particulates into the environment,
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Deterioration of the
quality of air, water or land surrounding areas or other critical ecosystems,
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Destruction or
damage of physical infrastructure such as buildings, roads and bridges,
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Spread of invasive
species, disease-causing organisms, etc.
Hazards from activities of human beings include global
warming, ozone layer depletion, acidification of lakes, reduction of
biodiversity, loss of agricultural lands, extinction of natural resources, loss
of habitat, climate change, and increased noise, vibration, and light
pollution, oil spills, noise, and odorous emissions.
Causes and impacts of environmental pollution
Human beings have an extensive impact on the natural
world. From industrial sources such as burning fossil fuels, mining metals,
cutting forests, manufacturing synthetic materials (such as paper products),
and discharging effluents (such as sewage), human civilization has resulted in
a dramatic increase in the level of pollutants in our surroundings. There is no
natural function for some of these pollutants, so they have become the main
source of global warming. The most well-known environmental pollutants are
sulfur oxides (SOx), nitrous oxide (NO), and ozone atoms (O3). Each pollutant
has its own characteristics that make them dangerous and their harmful effects
are many. Besides, each pollutant can harm many animals. In addition, each
pollutant can have different types of effects on people and the whole society.
A number of ways to deal with this problem of environmental pollution are to
reduce the amount of these contaminants and make sure that there is sufficient
clean water, air, and land. However, it is difficult to completely solve this
problem because each pollutant is a kind of chemical and there are millions of
them. So it is difficult to develop a single solution and many actions can be
needed in order to reduce the number of pollutants on our planet. Some
effective measures include using renewable energy or other environmentally
friendly industries such as the production of solar panels or using more
efficient transportation systems. Another way to minimize harmful pollutants is
to minimize their use by producing organic plastics. It is also possible to
decrease the use of fertilizers. However, one must ensure that these procedures
do not damage soil and other natural environments. This is possible when we use
less harmful and environmentally friendly methods and methods. We can also
limit the discharge of wastewater from factories and use biodegradable and
recyclable materials, as opposed to those that use non-biodegradable or
non-recyclable materials. Thus, recycling is an important issue for a cleaner
environment.
Conclusion
Many natural and manmade things can harm the environment.
If we did nothing, our world would already look very different. All in all, the
best way to protect and conserve our nature is to reduce pollution not only
within ourselves but also throughout the entire planet. Therefore, we should
try to avoid polluting and save our oceans, air, and ground, and so on from
being polluted.