Environmental Pollution

Environmental Pollution is an incurable disease. It can only be PREVENTED.

Environmental pollution has existed for centuries but only started to be significant following the industrial revolution in the 19th century. Pollution occurs when the natural environment cannot destroy an element without creating harm or damage to itself. The elements involved are not produced by nature, and the destroying process can vary from a few days to thousands of years. In other words, pollution takes place when nature does not know how to decompose an element that has been brought to it in an unnatural way.

Pollution must be taken seriously, as it has a negative effect on natural elements that are an absolute need for life to exist on earth, such as water and air. Indeed, without it, or if they were present in different quantities, animals – including humans – and plants could not survive. 

There are 3 Major Types of Pollution.

1. Air Pollution

Pollution of air takes a huge number of years to recover. Industry and engine vehicle fumes are the most obvious toxins. Substantial metals, nitrates, and plastic are poisons in charge of pollution. Air contamination is created by different gasses and poisons discharged by businesses and manufacturing plants and burning of fossil fills.

2. Water Pollution

Clean drinking water is turning into an uncommon thing. Water is turning into a monetary and political concern as the human populace battles for this need. Waste from industrial and agricultural activities pollute the water that is used by humans, animals, and plants.

3: Soil and Land Pollution

Land pollution simply means degradation of earth’s surface as a result of human activities like mining, littering, deforestation, industrial, construction and agricultural activities. Land pollution can have a huge environmental impact in the form of air pollution and soil pollution which in turn can have an adverse effect on human health.

What're the Effects of theses Pollutions?

1. Effects of Air Pollution
    - Respiratory and heart problems 

The effects are known to create several respiratory and heart conditions along with Cancer, among other threats to the body. 

    - Global warming

Another direct effect is the immediate alterations that the world is witnessing.
    - Acid Rain

Harmful gases are released into the atmosphere. When it rains, the water droplets combines with these air pollutants, becomes acidic. This can cause great damage to human, animals, and crops.

    - Eutrophication 

When a high amount of nitrogen present in some pollutants gets developed on sea’s surface and turns itself into algae and adversely affect fish, plants and animal species. 
    - Effect on Wildlife

Toxic chemicals present in the air can force wildlife species to move to a new place and change their habitat. The toxic pollutants deposit over the surface of the water and can also affect sea animals.

    - Depletion of Ozone layer

As ozone layer will go thin, it will emit harmful UV rays back on earth and can cause skin and eye related problems. UV rays also have the capability to affect crops.

2. Effects of Ocean Pollution
    - Effect of Toxic Wastes on Marine Animals
The long-term effect on marine life can include cancer, failure in the reproductive system, behavioral changes, and even death.

    - Disruption to the Cycle of Coral Reefs
Oil spill floats on the surface of the water will prevent sunlight from reaching to marine plants and affects the process of photosynthesis. Skin irritation, eye irritation, lung and liver problems can impact marine life over a long period of time.
    - Depletes Oxygen Content in Water
When oxygen levels go down, the chances of survival of marine animals for a long time also goes down.
    - Failure in the Reproductive System of Sea Animals
Chemicals from pesticides can accumulate in the fatty tissue of animals, leading to failure in their reproductive system.
    - Effect on Food Chain
Small animals ingest chemicals used in industries and agriculture and are later eaten by large animals, which then affects the whole food chain.

    - Affects Human Health
Animals from impacted food chain are then eaten by humans which affect our health and can lead to cancer, birth defects or long-term health problems.

3. Effects of  Agriculture Pollution

    - Soil Pollution

This leads to loss of fertile land for agriculture, forest cover, fodder patches for grazing.
    - Change in climate patterns

The effects of land pollution are very hazardous and can lead to the loss of ecosystems. When land is polluted, it directly or indirectly affects the climate patterns.

     - Environmental Impact

When deforestation is committed, the tree cover is compromised on. This leads to a steep imbalance in the rain cycle. A disturbed rain cycle affects a lot of factors. 
    - Effect on human health

The land when contaminated with toxic chemicals and pesticides lead to problems. The toxic chemicals can reach our body through foods that we eat as they are grown in polluted soil.
    - Cause Air Pollution

Landfills across the city keep on growing due to increase in waste and are later burned which leads to air pollution. They become home for rodents, mice etc which in turn transmit diseases.
    - Effect on wildlife

The constant human activity on land is leaving it polluted; forcing animals to move further away and adapt to new regions or die to try to adjust.

Solution for these Pollutions

1. Solution to Air Pollution

    - Use public mode of transportation

    - Conserve energy

    - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

    - Emphasis on clean energy resources
    - Use energy efficient devices

2. Solution to Water Pollution 

    - Use Less Plastic

    - Do Not Dispose Oils in the Sink

    - Limit the Use of Detergents and Bleaches

    - Stop Chemical Pollution

    - Join Water Conservation Organizations

3. Solution to Land Pollution

    - Reduce, Recycle and Reuse

    - Reduce the use of Pesticides and Fertilizers
    - Avoid buying Packaged Items
    - Do Not Litter
    - Buy Biodegradable Products

 

Several attempts are being made worldwide on a personal, industrial and governmental levels to curb the intensity at which Pollution is rising and regain a balance as far as the proportions of the foundation gases are concerned. This is a direct attempt at slacking Global warming. We are seeing a series of innovations and experiments aimed at alternate and unconventional options to reduce pollutants.Pollution is one of the larger mirrors of man’s follies, and a challenge we need to overcome to see a tomorrow.

Extra Knowledge about Pollution 

Noise Pollution 

Noise pollution isn't just annoying: it can cause deafness, fatigue, and even psychological problems. If you want to cut back on the noise pollution in your life, work on eliminating loud sounds made by machines both inside and outside your house. If necessary, sound-proof your home so you can get some peace and quiet. Taking measures to prevent noise pollution will help you and your family feel happier and healthier.

Visual Pollution
Visual pollution is referring to the impacts of pollution that impair one's ability to enjoy a vista or view. The term is used broadly to cover visibility, limits on the ability to view distant objects, as well as the more subjective issue of visual clutter, structures that intrude upon otherwise "pretty" scenes. Visual Pollution can cause distraction, eye fatigue, decrease in opinion diversity and loss of identity.

Light Pollution 
Light pollution receives far less attention than other forms of pollution, but negatively affects the environment in similar ways, shrouding the stars from our eyes at night and disrupting the migration patterns of birds. Luckily, light pollution is reversible. Take action to rein in your own light practices and spread the word to others.