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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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What will happen in the future if current trends continue for global warming?

There are multiple models as to the projected effects of global climate change assuming current carbon emissions are not reduced.

  • One of the most catastrophic outcomes will be rising sea levels due to glacier, Greenland and Antarctic ice melts. This has the potential to radically alter population dense coastlines and even eliminate entire coastal/island nations.
  • Discrete changes in temperature over the long run may also contribute to and cause mass extinction events of millions of species.
  • Other effects include acceleration in losses of arable lands and further pressure on irrigation and water supplies.

Which fuels produce the most air pollution?

Both coal and petroleum are worse than natural gas. Without any scrubbers, the worst air polluter is coal. With scrubbers, it's a tough call. Oil in the form of gasoline, emits huge amounts of greenhouse gases. On a btu basis, I would suggest coal is the worst. See related link.

What is the sollution of visual pollution?

The solution for visual pollution is to do your part to clean it up.

Do not wait for governments or your neighbor to clean up the pollution for you.

If you cannot legally clean up a particular pollution, then you can create awareness with websites, videos and such to make other humans embarrassed to continue their filthy polluting habits.

There are personal devices and equipments to clean up air pollution and water pollution, so if each person obtains an anti-pollution device and/or picks up trash from the walkways and/or waterways, then there will be no more visual pollution.

The important thing is to not wait for someone else to clean up the visual pollution you see... waiting is not the answer.

How can industrial activity cause land pollution?

Humans have dumped many trash wastes into landfills. Some people litter on the ground too.

How can we stop water pollution?

You can help stop water pollution by Throwing away your garbage, instead of throwing it on the ground (littering) Also by keeping the Earth clean and fresh! I hope this helped you figure your questoion out!

Why is carbon dioxide an air pollutant?

Carbon dioxide is not a pollutant . It is an essential trace gas that supports most life on Earth. Co2 is however, a proxy for a nations standard of living. This leads us to the real reason that AGW fanatics want to limit Co2. They hate people.

A short paragraph on how a vehicle is checked for pollution?

by using god gifted transport medium that is our leg and by using solar vehicles

What absorbs oil?

Oil will adhere to many surfaces. Many natural materials such as straw, grass, coconut husks, wood chips and mats made of hair will absorb oil. I have included links to some of the manufacturers of commercial sponges and chemical products.

These links may be more promotional than factual, as I don't believe there is any product that will absorb only oil. There are many materials that will have an oil preference.

When a small spill occurs in calm water, particularly a harbor, lake or river, use of containment booms and absorbing material may be effective. Also, absorbents can be effective for soaking up land spills.

See related links.

How can air pollution lead to respiratory problems?

Dust particles enter your lungs, and clog it up, leading to breathing/respiratory problems.

What effects does strip mining have on natural resources?

In the case of strip mining the process removes the surface deposit of soil and rock to expose the valuable minerals. The removal destroys the ecosystem existing in the area. The removed soil and rock has to be stored or placed somewhere. That location also loses its natural ecosystems.

Mining itself removes a natural resource from the ground depleting it.

What can you do to be environmentally friendly?

Some options are:

  • Take public transportation, bike, or walk as much as possible
  • Carpool to school, work or play
  • Change your light bulbs to the energy efficient ones
  • Turn your thermostat down to about 68F Turn lights off when not in a room
  • Open windows to let natural light in rather than artificial light
  • Shutdown your computer when not in use, putting it on sleep still uses energy as it is on stand by
  • Buy fruits and vegetables that are in season, or even produced in your country/state/province Take showers not baths, as baths require more water, in addition take only 5-10 minute showers
  • Pack lunches in re-usable containers, do not use plastic bags or plastic utensils
  • If you are up to it become a vegetarian

These options all have to be evaluated against your local conditions. For example, being a vegetarian in Nunavut where veggies have to be shipped in for thousands of miles is not as eco-friendly as eating the local animal foods.

What is being done to reverse this impact of water pollution?

  • You could also go about picking up your pet waste, as this is another common form of water pollution that many people do not realise. You need to remember that when you pollute the land, you are polluting the water. Hence, try and stop doing things like throwing cigarette butts on the ground! Throwing things on the ground often results in them getting swept up with water and contaminating some form of water supply.

Which country has an oil spillage?

New Zealand is dealing with an oil spillage (October 2011) where a container ship ran onto a reef. The ship's captain has been arrested and is facing charges. Bad weather is hindering any efforts to contain the oil which is leaking faster as the ship is being further damaged.

Why is it important to have rainforests?

Why is the rainforest important?

1. Many rainforest trees are used to make medicines and food. 25% of all our medicine is made from rainforest materials. Without these, people would have to find other ways to produce the same product and it may make more people ill. Bananas and some nuts grow in the rainforest and they will be lost. Other materials like rubber and fibres are only found in the rainforest.

2. Many tribes and Amerindians live in the rainforest and without it they would lose their home and most of their culture.

3. Lots of animals and plants live in the rainforest and if they lose their home they may become extinct and die out. About half of the world animals live there and about two thirds of the earth's plants live there.

4. The trees in the rainforest absorb water and prevent many floods and erosion. They can also prevent drought.

5. The trees absorb carbon dioxide and without them, the temperature of the earth will go up and all the ice will melt. 18-25% of the earth's carbon dioxide is absorbed here.

What five states were affected by the BP oil spill?

4 States - Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.

Oil was found in Texas, but considered the result of oil attached to skimmer boats. Most soiled beaches were in Louisiana; only the panhandle area of Florida was impacted.

Who do you think is responsible for the prevention of pollution?

i think our greedy nature is responsible for the prevention of pollution..

How does man influence the condition of water and air on earth?

The way that man influences the condition of water and air on earth is by way of pollution. When people drive cars, the put excess carbon dixoide into the atmosphere. When people dump things into storm drains, they pollute water that ends up in streams, lakes, and oceans.

How do people harvest forest resources in an environmentally friendly way?

To harvest resources in the forest in an environmentally friendly way, you must re-plant a tree for everyone destroyed and also make sure to keep a plan which allows there to always be fully grown trees within your harvest area. Also, make sure the harvesters don't damage other trees in the process and also make sure the harvesting equipment doesn't 1) damage the environment 2) pollute any more then necessary (this includes noise pollution). In the end, harvesting forest resources isn't friendly to the environment, but these are ways to come as close as possible. Answer: It is necessary to study the area to be harvested to: * determine if ant endanged plant or wnimal species exist * to identify microecologies * to allow replanting of similar species Opportunities for harvesting that leaves strips of native growth to allow the native species to fill in the cut spaces should be reviewed.

The establishment of tree farms should be considered

Explain why we need to control our pollution?

so that we cannot sick

thats would be all thank you

Are the eecological effects of sulfur pollution?

Sulfur pollution, primarily from industrial emissions and vehicle exhaust, can lead to significant ecological effects. It contributes to acid rain, which can harm aquatic ecosystems, soil health, and vegetation by altering pH levels and leaching essential nutrients. Additionally, sulfur compounds can disrupt photosynthesis in plants and harm wildlife, particularly species sensitive to changes in their environment. Over time, these impacts can lead to reduced biodiversity and ecosystem resilience.

Is iron harmful to the environment?

yes

Answer:

Like all materials iron can be present at levels which are insufficient, sufficient or overly abundant for the environment.

  • Many scientists indicate that the southern oceans are iron deficient for algal growth, thus minimizing carbon dioxide up take
  • Too little iron in foods can cause anemia too much (Hemochromatosis) is also a problem

What can you do to reduce health hazards such as air and water pollution?

Air and water pollution can be reduced or eliminated when man stops using vehicles, factories and other factors that contribute pollution in the world. Clean energy and prohibiting the pollution of rivers and lakes are required.

How do fisherman pollute the waters?

Ships pollute the seas by leaking or allowing oil or other non-seawater liquids to escape, or by dumping refuse or garbage overboard. Most countries have very strict laws governing marine pollution by boats and ships. In the US for example, leaking even a small amount (a few gallons) of gas or oil overboard can lead to a hefty fine.

How much oil spilled from oil spills in 2010?

*Note: these numbers are only estimated as of July 30.

A list of 2010 oil spills with corresponding tonnages of spilt oil follows:

  1. Yellow River oil spill: 130 tonnes
  2. Port Arthur oil spill: 1,500 tonnes
  3. Great Barrier Reef oil spill: 3-4 tonnes
  4. BP Gulf Of Mexico oil spill: 300,000 - 600,000 tonnes
  5. ExxonMobil oil spill: 4,000 - 100,000 tonnes
  6. MT Bulunga Kelana 3 2,000 - 2,500 tonnes
  7. Trans-Alaska Pipeline spill 400 - 1,200 tonnes
  8. Red Butte Creek oil spill 65 - 107 tonnes
  9. Red Sea oil spill unknown
  10. Xingang Port oil spill 1,500 - 90,000 tonnes
  11. Talmadge Creek oil spill 2,800 - 3,250 tonnes
  12. Barataria Bay oil spill unknown
  13. Mumbai Oil Spill 400 tonnes.

Estimated Total: 310,000 to 800,000 tonnes,

2 million - 5 million barrels,

350 million to 840 million litres, OR

90 million to 220 million gallons of crude oil.