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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 detergent is more harmful to the environment?
One impact that soaps and detergents have on the environment would be acidification. Acidification occurs when the chemicals in such soaps cycles through the planets natural water cycle. Acidification can cause acid rain. Biodegradable soaps can help lessen these effects.
Do power plants give out pollution?
They spread gases that thickens the atmosphere, causing the heat to be blocked from exiting to space..
The gases are heavy, and comes down to the ground causing pollution.
Europe and Australia are about the same size, but the former has 660 million people and the latter only 18 million. Demographers concluded long ago that Europe was in danger of bursting at the seams, but Australia? Since white settlement of the continent began in 1788, the main concern of Australians has been underpopulation. Indeed, successive generations of Australians have advocated a rapid increase in their numbers, seeking to develop the country economically and to protect it from foreign aggression. From only 3.7 million in 1901, the population has soared to its current 18 million. With a relatively high fertility rate of 1.85 children per woman, Australia's population could double in 50 years. Many Australian politicians have been very happy with the increase. In 1983, ex-Premier of Victoria Henry Bolte observed that his state had grown by one million people during his term in office and asked, "Isn't that the yardstick of achievement and success?" But significant dissenting views have emerged. A majority of the public believes that Australiais, in fact, unable to sustainably support a large human population. The main problem lies in the generally inhospitable and fragile nature of the continent itself, which tends to contradict the image of large spaces waiting to be settled. The driest of all vegetated continents, Australia's total runoff of water is well short of the runoff from the Mississippi River alone. The landscape is also an inhibitor. No less than 70 percent of the continent is considered arid or semi-arid, with few permanent rivers, unpredictable rainfall and ancient soils. On top of that, Australia is facing severe environmental problems, with intense agriculture and deforestation causing widespread salinity, desertification and soil erosion. Just seven percent of the original vegetation remains, writes population expert Paul Ehrlich, and the removal of native trees has greatly disrupted the normal water cycle and dramatically reduced the amount of arable land. "Our highly evolved ecosystems are extremely fragile," reports Dr. Tim Flannery of the Australian Museum in his book The Future Eaters. "We've been overtaxing the land for so long there's no more 'give' in our ecosystems" warns botanist Dr. Mary White. She believes Australia may already be overpopulated, and suggests 13 million as an appropriate figure. Immigration, rather than natural fertility, has been the primary engine behind Australia's rapid population growth, particularly in the 1980s, when annual influx climbed above 100,000. The anti-immigration talk has brought charges of racism forth, but Australia's aboriginal population, expected to number no more than 350,000 by the year 2001, is also concerned about being overwhelmed by what it calls "totally unsustainable" population growth. "Reducing immigration would only be racist if it was cut in a racially selective way, instead of across the board," says Australians for an Ecologically Sustainable Population.
What happens if nonrenewable resources aren't used wisely?
let`s take an example to understand that we are using electricity and not saving it so, in next generation if it will not there so ,what we can do same like in petroll also al will use bycycle so,it`s important to save resources.
Difference between point and non point source pollution?
the difference is that a point source pollution comes from a specific site & the non-point source pollution comes from many sources rather than a single specific site.
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point source pollution is pollution that comes from a known and specific location. Nonpoint source pollution is pollution that does not have a specific point of orign....................:-)Hisme John
Why does thermal pollution occur?
Discharge of warmed water from power plants and other industrial plants, into rivers and lakes. Discharge of hot combustion gases into the atmosphere. Vehicle exhausts and aircon discharges in cities. More roads and buildings absorbing heat and passing it to the air, mainly in cities.
Why is noise pollution a bad thing?
It is important to control noise pollution in major urban areas. Whether it's construction noise during the daytime or noise from nightlife, citizens value a noise-free community. It's important for cities to take the appropriate measures to control their noise pollution.
HOW MANY types of pollutions in nature?
Air pollution (any toxic matter going into the air)
* from vehicle fumes * carbon dioxide from fossil fuel * methane from farting livestock * methane from melting tundra and swamps * spray cans and their propellants (hair sprays, insect sprays, deodorants etc) * leaks and accidents from nuclear power plants or explosives
Water pollution (any toxic matter going into underground water, waterways, lakes, rivers and oceans)
* rain washing oil spills off roadways and into stormwater drains which lead into waterways. * spills from oil tankers at sea * legal and illegal discharges from factories * toxic waste seeping from landfill (rubbish dumps) into the water table and our drinking water supply * acid rain (raindrops absorb toxic air pollution and become acidic)
Land and soil pollution (any toxic matter going onto land)
* rain washing oil spills off roadways and onto land
* spills from pipes and tankers on land, * chemical spills from tankers in traffic accidents
* legal and illegal discharges from factories * toxic waste seeping from landfill (rubbish dumps) into the surrounding soil * acid rain (raindrops absorb toxic air pollution and become acidic) (Noise pollution, loud noise, can damage people's hearing.)
Pollution can only be controlled by strong environmental laws that are correctly enforced by police and state.
What were the long term effects of the chernobyl disaster?
nuclear waste went everywhere and little wittle babies died :'(
What are the environmental impact on tourism?
Tourism can improve the economy in the business environment. However, unless it is managed sustainably, it can cause great damage to the natural environment. It is not easy to build a luxury hotel in a beautiful landscape, for example, without causing immense problems of pollution, habitat change, destruction of wild life flora and fauna, building roads and allowing traffic, and many other harmful effects.
Touring another country is educational but can possibly cause more problems for the country both geographical, and economically. Gorgeous landscapes and scenic destinations can be spoiled by the demand of more hotels or resorts, which mean farmland, could be damaged or wildlife could be in danger. Sometimes shops and company raises its prices to make money off of rich tourists but now the locals cannot afford the item and it can also produce pollution because of the increase of cars and planes ect,
the environment is being changed in the following ways
- deforestation and then hotel or bed and breakfast are being built.
- natural beauty is being cut down
- pollution is created because tourist do not take care
What are the practices that cause soil pollution?
By Throwing Garbages
and Harmful Gases
and Harmful Chemicals
and last FERTILIZERS!
How do you control water pollution in river?
Water pollution prevention and control measures are critical to improving water quality and reducing the need for costly wastewater and drinking water treatment. Water pollution can be controlled in the multiple ways. It is best controlled by the dilution of water.
What are the causes of water pollution in Africa?
water pollution affects plants and organisms living aquatic environments. the eefect damages not only individual species and populations but also the biological communities. it has been suggested that it isthe leading worldwide cause for deaths and diseases, it accounts for more than 14000 lives daily. many chemical substances arte toxic, surface run-off from fertilized soil used by farmers deposits pollutants in lakes, rivers and dams. this results in a problem for rural communities who deoend on these water sources fpr dpmestic processes not to mention marine life suffering to a great extent. water pollution on the coast impacts negatively on tourism therefore the economy of any country decreases resulting in the standard of living increasing making it harder for people to survive.
What is another name for pollution?
Consider:
- Smog
- Miasma
- Pea souper (British)
- Haze
- Smoke
- Reek
- Ash cloud
- Acid rain
- Fallout
What are the causes of personal pollution?
Environmental pollution is definitely a serious threat for the entire world in this age of development and industrialization. The pollution in developed cities is rising at a fast pace according to the reports of several environmental scientists. Environmental protection is the need of the hour and countries across the world are working on developing technologies and imposing certain restrictions to reduce or control environmental pollution. There have been many meetings on the international level between executives and ministers of different nations to curb environmental pollution.
Personal Pollution: Personal pollution means the harmful effect of a bad and improper lifestyle on the human body which can lead to diseases and disorders. Smoking, drinking and irregular eating habits are the main causes of personal pollution
Personal Pollution
Are you polluting yourself?
Personal pollution is the contamination of one's body and lifestyle with detrimental actions. This may include:
· Excessive smoking, drinking or drug abuse
· Emotional or physical abuse
· Poor living conditions and habits
· Poor personal attitudes
In some cases, personal pollution may be inflicted by caregivers, while in other cases it is caused by voluntary actions. Taking positive steps in your life can help eliminate this and other types of pollution so you can lead a more productive, satisfying life.
The Personal PollutionEverywhere the world over, people seem to be worried over pollutions of all kinds- air, water, soil, sound, etc. But no one seems to give a thought to the other kinds of pollutions, those that also affect your day to day lives. Have you ever been in a situation where your olfactory system has collapsed, inundated with a gamut of smells? Cigarettes, sweat, paan, headache inducing perfumes, bad breath, body odour? Ever wondered how people co-exist happily in crowded places, how no one feels the need to complain of smells that are way beyond your levels of tolerance? Everyone seems to hold themselves, just so that they appear polite, what else! And the most annoying thing is the yawns, coughs and sneezes that are so merrily liberated in the atmosphere. Men and women in senior positions, highly educated, self proclaimed sophists, find nothing wrong in not holding their kerchieves or even a crossed hand, for that matter, while coughing, sneezing or yawning. Imagine sitting in a crowded room with four to five persons coughing in turns, an equal number of them sneezing (What to do, the AC is on!) and rarely bothering to cover their mouths. And surprisingly, not many seem to have any objection to this. The computer operator keeps keying even when someone peers through his shoulder and coughs loudly, the assistants dont mind their boss turning his head a little and sneezing, with a loud burst of salival splatter. What would you do when your boss's mouth spouts the most horrid breath ever known to humankind? You have no way to escape, nor can you garner courage to atleast make him aware of his foul smell. Wonder how nobody ever mentions to the gang of bachelor colleagues that far from masking their sweaty body odour, the garish perfume that they are wearing actually induces nasal spasms in those around them. And what do you do when the merry commuter in the bus you are about to overtake suddenly showers you with the gutkha from his mouth? Poor thing, he could'nt bear the brunt of the burning in his mouth and just sought to releive himself through the only outlet available to him at the time. Never mind that you are left gnawing your teeth in anger, for you can never stop the bus and pull him out for a thrashing. Women seem to be following men in this reagards with earnest zest. Wet hair spewing stink when kept knotted , the half dried and quarter washed mehndi in the hair completing the frame. All the hairsprays, gels, lotions, flavoured lipsticks and the muck that is passed off as make-up brews a lethal concoction when inhaled by someone sitting closer. How do you make someone see that a perfume is best enjoyed in a dab and not litres, and that in combining two very different perfumes, you end up killing both of them? When space is at a premium and each one is entitled to his own personal space, however small, it becomes imperative that any type of space is left as clean as possible, the air surrounding it included.
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pesonal pollution to me is something that makes the surroundings more icky and just not good to live in, and eventually destroys life.
personal pollution on several levels:
Envoirnmental = litering, burining waste, smoking, aerosol cans (hairspray), farting (methane release), driving, plastics and using non recycleables.
Physical = eating bad unhealthy foods, not exercising, smoking, drug use/abuse, not sleeping properly.
Mental = negative thinking, negative talking, putting down others, not supporting others or self, general negative attitudes.
In addition to automobiles what is a big contributor to air pollution?
In addition to automobiles airplanes are a big contributor to air pollution. Burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) to generate electricity is also a massive contributor to air pollution.
There are various types of pollution such as: air pollution - releases chemicals into the atmosphere; water pollution - waste water (sewage and chlorine) reaches the earth's surfaces which causes littering; noise pollution - which verifies aircraft noise, roadway noise and industrial noise; light pollution - increases over-illumination; and littering - the criminal activity of disposing man-made objects onto private property.
The US tried to settle a dispute on oil and gas drilling in 1997 in which of these?
Gulf of Mexico(Kaylop)
What are Jefferson parish noise pollution laws?
No state laws.
Local laws by Parishes or municipalities.
Check locale for Ordinances.
What are names of water pollutants?
Whenever harmful substances such as sewage, toxic chemicals, silt, etc.., get mixed with the water, the water becomes polluted. The substances that pollute water are called Water Pollutants
What are the implications of pollution of marine and wetland environment?
Pollution has several hazardous implications that can effect our daily life. Pollution leads to acid rains that can kill trees and harm animals and fishes. It also leads to eutrophication as well as creation of ground level ozone that damages vegetation as well as human health. Exposure to pollution also leads to irritation of eyes nose and throat as wel as respiratory infections
Which animals are affected by the BP oil spill?
It kills the sea birds. If the oil gets into the feathers, it damages their waterproofing, meaning the bird gets waterlogged, very cold and ulimately dies. In addition, large amounts of oil can simply clog up their ability to fly. finally, seabirds depend on fish and aquatic animals for food, so if the oil kills their food source, they starve.
What are the different types of marine pollution?
There are many factors that can cause ocean pollution. A main one is humans. People tend to dump or litter garbage / waste into the ocean. Acid rain falling (due to pollution elsewhere that got mixed in and moved along with the atmosphere) can create acidic ocean waters. Polluted run-off from water sources (rivers, streams, groundwater, and pipe lines) can easily and quickly bring pollutants into the ocean water. Ship spills (especially oil tanker spills) also majorly pollute the oceans.
How does mining affect air pollution?
Mining causes dust and particles to get into the air. This will add to air pollution. In a coal mine emissions of methane that is helping to mine the coal is also a contributing factor to pollution.
