Pollution

Pro-oxidants or photo-initiators are typically used in the production of degradable plastics to help facilitate the breakdown of the polymer chains. These chemicals initiate the degradation process when exposed to light, oxygen, or heat, causing the plastic to fragment into smaller pieces that are more easily biodegraded by microorganisms. However, it is important to note that some degradable plastics may still leave behind microplastic fragments that can persist in the environment.

It is difficult to provide an exact number as it varies depending on individual habits and needs. However, on average, most people may use 1-3 spray cans per day for various purposes such as personal care products, cleaning, or household maintenance.

because the current way to produce electricity creates fumes wich are damaging the ozone layer wich creates global warming so by finding eccologically freindly ways to produce electricity we can help stop global warming

Carbon dioxide, methane, water vapor, nitrous oxide, and ozone are the main greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere. They trap heat from the sun, leading to the greenhouse effect and contributing to global warming.

Plants can be affected by air condition and pollution in several ways. High levels of pollutants like ozone and particulate matter can damage plant tissues, reduce photosynthesis, and hinder growth. Air conditioning can alter humidity levels and air circulation, impacting a plant's ability to absorb nutrients and water. Additionally, indoor air from air conditioning systems may contain chemicals or VOCs that can be harmful to plant health.

1. Greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels and deforestation
2. Plastic pollution in oceans and landfills
3. Water pollution from industrial and agricultural activities
4. Loss of biodiversity due to habitat destruction and climate change
5. Overconsumption leading to resource depletion and waste generation

The smoke released from factories often creates heat which in a way causes global warming. It is important to notice that if hot water from factories are released into water bodies, the kill and affect the marine life.

Net heat is generated on earth by liberating energy from stored energy sources (coal, oil, gas, nuclear, etc). All heat generation warms the earth. Nordell estimates this accounts for 73% of observed warming.

economic balance goes with the environmental balance.

a good and developed situations and lives are only possible with the good environment. if the environment of a region are degraded very much the region most probably a developing one . hence development should goes with the expenses of environmental degradation..

Gambling can have negative impacts on individuals such as financial problems, addiction, and mental health issues. It can also strain relationships and lead to legal consequences. It is important for individuals to gamble responsibly and seek help if they experience problems related to gambling.

Greenhouse gases themselves are not waste, but they contribute to global warming and climate change when present in excessive amounts in the atmosphere. This can lead to negative environmental impacts, such as rising sea levels, more frequent and severe natural disasters, and harm to ecosystems and biodiversity.

The fact that has occurred in the past serves as evidence that it could be happening now, not against it.

If you mean why is it believed that there is a human element, that us because some models indicate that the current change in CO2 concentration is far greater than others in recent geologic history.

As of May 1, 2010, there were four Superfund sites on the National Priorities List in Mississippi, with 2 more waiting to be added.

Superfund sites are polluted locations requiring a clean-up of hazardous material contamination.

carbondioxide [CO2] and carbondioxide [CO] are the main gasses that trap heat.

sulfur dioxide and nitroxide and nitromonoxide. these gases damage our environment. how can u not know this. i mean I'm only in yr9 and Ive already done this in chemistry and got an A* . seriously got to a private school

Greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), fluorinated gases, and water vapor. The primary greenhouse gases are CO2, CH4, and N2O, which contribute significantly to global warming and climate change.

No, wind is simply the movement of air from one place to another. This movement is caused by changes in temperature and pressure. Carbon dioxide is released naturally as part of the carbon cycle, and by humans when we burn fossil fuel.

Methane is also known as marsh gas because it is commonly found in marshes, swamps, and wetlands due to the breakdown of organic matter by bacteria under anaerobic conditions.

Two methods for preparing methane gas are:

1. From the decomposition of organic matter in the absence of oxygen (anaerobic digestion): C6H12O6 → 3CO2 + 3CH4
2. From the reaction between sodium acetate and sodium hydroxide: CH3COONa + NaOH → CH4 + Na2CO3

Students are estimating the quantity of plastic bags disposed of in a landfill in a day by conducting research, data collection, and analysis. They may visit the site, gather information on daily waste disposal rates, and calculate the approximate number of plastic bags being discarded based on their findings.

The most realistic options for meeting the massive demand for energy in the world today and in the future (currently some 15 terrawatts of power) is either nuclear fission or solar power. All other alternatives simply do not have the capacity to scale up on the level which is required for global implementation (for a detailed analysis of this fact, see the Web Links to the left under "Dr. Nathan Lewis").

While nuclear power could provide sufficient energy to the world carbon free, it would require building a new nuclear power plant every other day for the next 50 years in order to meet demand. Not to mention the problems of national security and the unsolved issues with dangerous nuclear waste that will remain toxic for hundreds of thousands of years.

Solar energy on the other hand has tremendous potential. FACT: MORE ENERGY FROM THE SUN HITS THE SURFACE OF THE EARTH IN ONE HOUR THAN THE ENTIRE WORLD USES ALL YEAR. There are vast supplies of energy in sunlight. The problem with solar energy currently is the cost -- solar cells are simply not economically competitive with other ways of making electricity from fossil fuels (in particular coal). Much more research and development must be done to reduce this cost. The other big problem with solar energy is that currently most solar cells only make electricity, which is difficult to store efficiently. Each night, the sun goes down, and you must have a way to store the energy you will need for the night. Charging and discharging batteries is a very inefficient way to do that. There are solar cells which can produce chemical fuels directly instead of electricity (such as water splitting solar cells that can directly electrolyze water to hydrogen and oxygen). These cells also need a great deal of further research and development before they can be used on a large scale.

See the Related Question links to the left: "What are some alternate sources of energy?"

Most, if not all of the sources of energy listed there are so-called "carbon neutral." Many do not emit any carbon dioxide at all (e.g. solar, geothermal, wind, tides/waves, nuclear), but those that do (biomass) remove as much CO2 from the air as they emit, so that the net is zero.

Gases such as carbon dioxide and methane trap heat from the sun in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to the greenhouse effect. These gases absorb and re-emit infrared radiation, warming the planet. High concentrations of greenhouse gases, due to human activities like burning fossil fuels, result in an enhanced greenhouse effect and global warming.

Industries which are connected to the sewers should have to treat their wastewaters before they are allowed to discharge them into the sewers. This is important because they may contain materials which will harm the sewers or the treatment plants or may be a danger to the people who work in looking after the sewer system

More sewage water treatment plants should be installed in cities and industrial belts' where the treated water can be reused.