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Pollution

Pollution is the process of giving out contaminants such as smoke and carbon dioxide, and too much of a certain product such as light, heat and sound that both cause harm to the environment.

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Why can't plastic decompose?

Plastic is designed to be inert and stable so it is no surprise that it is slow to decompose

The conditions for plastic decomposition are usually limited to attack by ultraviolet light or heat which break down the bonds between the monomers and cause the large plastic object to shatter and reshatter until it becomes just an inert particulate.

Plastic decomposition under biological attack is limited as few bacteria find it "tasty" however as some bacteria will eat crude oils there is undoubtedly some species that can be raised that will feed on plastic.

As far as plastic decomposition in waste disposal sites, these facilities are designed to minimize decomposition to prevent methane generation. They are both dry and anaerobic. Eve sfoodstuffs (fruit and steaks) have been found preserved after several decades of burial.

What is the greatest water pollution?

In all likelihood the greatest pollution of water is fecal wastes from animals, people and vegetation fertilizer. While there are plants that treat some human toilets, most of the world's wastes goes into the water untreated.

What is bio-degradable and non-bio-degradable?

Biodegradable materials will rot, weather, or rust and 'return to nature'. Wood, paper, and even most metals are biodegradable to various degrees. Nonbiodegradable materials will not break down naturally. Most plastics and synthetic materials are nonbiodegradable.

Why are there lots of wind turbines in a wind farm?

Modern windmills and wind turbines are equipped with devices that turn the blades to face into the wind.

How does acid rain effect landforms?

Acid rain is from the evaporated (and condensed) water that was filled with sulfur and phosphorus compounds. When this will come down as rain (precipitation), the sulfuric and acidic water can hurt the skin of people and animals,destroy plants and crops and can even rust metal! The worst part of acid rain is when it gets absorbed back by the soil. Once this acidic water will reach the water table underground, it will contaminate the water surrounding it and therefore makes it harmful if not purified properly.

What can you reduse?

instead of using a water botle that you have to throw away after you use it, you can use a water botle that can go through the dish washer.

Ways air pollution affects the quality of life of Caribbean people?

people can loose their jobs because they are replaced with machines and not have enough money to support their family

How can oil kill marine life?

because the chemicals in the oil get into the coral causing it to die

How do you decrease the pollution coming from cars?

There are so many ways to do it, from your common household appliance usage, to your automobile, and so on.
For one, have your car checked or tuned-up every 3 months, to avoid unnecessary emissions. Also gas up using ethanol (E10 here in the Philippines).
In choosing appliances, choose a non-CFC ref (which is already a standard these days). In beauty care and grooming, avoid using CFC-based hairsprays or any other pressurized kits that have CFCs.
There are so many ways to control pollution. There are innumerable links that focus on this issue (e.g. Al Gore's Global Warming Documentary). Just browse any web search engine and you will find a pertinent site.
using less energy and chemicals


plant trees and use less petroleum products and try to use renewable energies

What level of civillian chemical equipment would healthcare providers don when providing initial medical treatment after an incident but not involved with decontamination.?

Healthcare providers responding to a chemical incident but not involved in decontamination typically don Level D personal protective equipment (PPE). This includes standard medical scrubs, gloves, and masks, which provide a basic level of protection against chemical exposure while allowing for necessary medical interventions. In some cases, they may also use goggles or face shields to protect against splashes. The goal is to ensure safety while effectively treating patients.

What time did the bp oil spill happen?

The BP oil spill began on April 20. The best estimate of initiation of uncontrolled flow (blow out) to the rig floor was 9:48 pm when power was lost, due to explosions caused by hydrocarbon flow. Some media reports may put the time a few minutes earlier or later, based on interviews with rig crew of events.

Does nuclear energy cause thermal pollution?

Thermal pollution is usually associated with increases of water temperatures in a stream, lake, or ocean due to the discharge of heated water from industrial processes, such as the generation of electricity.

Increases in ambient water temperature also occur in streams where shading vegetation along the banks is removed, or where sediments has made the water more turbid .

How has the clean air act helped reduce air pollution?

By cause and effect. The additional expenses on industry, the promise of carbon credits from the Rothschild bank, regulated by UNEP's Agenda 21 - and by moving the dirtier industries to China. The proposed plan China would pay the Rothschild bank the carbon debt. It's win win. We not only get cleaner air, we also potentially get richer by being the ones who control it. Well, not 'we' exactly. Not entirely practical for the ones who like real hard work, who can actually build things with the science they get taught. No work available for those skills. No. You can mail out warning letters to those who have a slightly darker opacity of smoke coming from their chimney than 30%. Just give up your dreams of using applied sciences and breathe that healthy air conditioned air. Smile, your a healthy bureaucrat now!

What are pros and cons of Stalin?

Pros:

-Heavy industry (improve standard of living for citizens)

- Ability to fight (helped when World War II came around)

Cons:

- People starved either through refusing to hand over their crops or having no food (food was being sold to foreign markets)

How does crude oil cause pollution?

The oil penetrates into the structure of the plumage of birds and animals, reducing its insulating ability, thus making the birds more vulnerable to temperature fluctuations and much less buoyant in the water. It also impairs or disables birds' flight abilities to forage and escape from predators. As they attempt to preen, birds typically ingest oil that covers their feathers, causing kidney damage, altered liver function, and digestive tract irritation. This and the limited foraging ability quickly causes dehydration and metabolic imbalances. Hormonal balance alteration including changes in luteinizing protein can also result in some birds exposed to petroleum.[3]

Most birds affected by an oil spill die unless there is human intervention.[4][5] Some studies have suggested that, even after cleaning, less than 1% of oil soaked birds survive.[6] Marine mammals exposed to oil spills are affected in similar ways as seabirds. Oil coats the fur of Sea otters and seals, reducing its insulation abilities and leading to body temperature fluctuations and hypothermia. Ingestion of the oil causes dehydration and impaired digestions. Because oil floats on top of water, less sunlight penetrates into the water, limiting the photosynthesis of marine plants and phytoplankton. This, as well as decreasing the fauna populations, affects the food chain in the ecosystem.[citation needed] There are three kinds of oil-consuming bacteria. Sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) and acid-producing bacteria are anaerobic, while general aerobic bacteria (GAB) are aerobic. These bacteria occur naturally and will act to remove oil from an ecosystem, and their biomass will tend to replace other populations in the food chain. Oil may also cause the death of an animal by entering the animal's lungs or liver. The animal will then be poisoned by the oil. Oil also can kill an animal by blinding it. The animal will not be able to see and be aware of their predators. If they are not aware of other animals, they may be eaten.

Where is pollution happening?

at our earth

now you know that xD

Why rain water is the pure form of water explain?

It is because of the heat that evaporates only the pure water and not the salt's from the ocean

Answer:

Rainwater is not necessarily pure even though it starts out as "distilled" water vapor. Each rain drop starts out by condensing around a bit of dust or pollen, it then absorbs gases from the atmosphere (carbon dioxide for all rain and sulfurous and nitrous oxides for acid rain). Once falling it washes out dust and other particulates suspended in the air (some rains are red from dust they pick up)

What are the modern methods of controlling noise pollution?

That would depend upon who is making this "noise pollution".

If it is a bunch of teenage kids don't take it out of hand. Some kids love loud music that consists in the rock and metal categories. If its really bugging you give the kids a call, or talk to their parents about it. The kids can turn their stereo down. :)

If you're the one causing noise pollution, maybe you should look more carefully at what you're doing. Roll up your windows if you're going to blare your stereo. If you want other people to hear your favorite song, send people text messages with the link to it on a music site where they can listen for free.

There are actually quite a lot of things people can do about noise pollution, but it all depends upon that person's point of view of the situation, and what their opinion of noise pollution and what it really is. :)

What countries were involved in the BP oil spill?

This depends on which oil spill is being referred to. See related questions.

louisiana, new orleans, mississippi, taxi, and taxes these are the state that was affected by the oil spill during the 2010 Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill.

What is urbanisation?

Urbanisation is what occurs when the rural character of a town is gradually replaced by housing and industrial developments, resulting in more suburbs. Essentially, it is an increase in the proportion of people living in urban, or developed, areas compared to rural areas.

How did the BP oil spill impact your economy?

The BP oil spill had an impact on the economy of the Gulf states, with the largest impact on Louisianna. Due to the prohibition to fishing, the fishing industry,primarily shrimpers suffered. See link on the financial estimates.

Also, tourism declined in the area due to closing beaches or concern that the beaches would be closed and seafood unsafe to eat.

Finally, the prohibition of exploratory deepwater drilling following the spill, means that many rig workers will lose their jobs. This is more a consequence of the US government's decision to place a moratorium on new drilling than a direct result of the spill.

See related link.

What will hapeen if air and water is polluted?

Global warming and other devastating effects on the environment

What are the characteristics of hazardous waste?

From the EPA website # The F-list (non-specific source wastes). This list identifies wastes from common manufacturing and industrial processes, such as solvents that have been used in cleaning or degreasing operations. Because the processes producing these wastes can occur in different sectors of industry, the F-listed wastes are known as wastes from non-specific sources. # The K-list (source-specific wastes). This list includes certain wastes from specific industries, such as petroleum refining or pesticide manufacturing. Certain sludges and wastewaters from treatment and production processes in these industries are examples of source-specific wastes. # The P-list and the U-list(discarded commercial chemical products). These lists include specific commercial chemical products in an unused form. Some pesticides and some pharmaceutical products become hazardous waste when discarded.

How many fish die from trash in one year?

Well, that depends. It depends on, first, how many animals eat the trash. The other thing is that nothing in the trash there could actually kill them unless it is something sharp or something that is not be eaten by animals. I hope this answered your question well enough :)