DANGERS of Pollution
1. Environment Degradation : Environment is the first
casualty for increase in pollution weather in air or water. The increase in the
amount of CO2 in the atmosphere leads to smog which can restrict sunlight from
reaching the earth. Thus, preventing plants in the process of photosynthesis.
Gases like Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide can cause acid rain. Water
pollution in terms of Oil spill may lead to death of several wildlife species.
2. Human Health : The decrease in quality of air leads
to several respiratory problems including asthma or lung cancer. Chest pain,
congestion, throat inflammation, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease
are some of diseases that can be causes
by air pollution. Water pollution occurs due to contamination of water and may
pose skin related problems including skin irritations and rashes. Similarly,
Noise pollution leads to hearing loss, stress and sleep disturbance.
3-Global
Warming : The emission of greenhouse
gases particularly CO2 is leading to global warming. Every other day new
industries are being set up, new vehicles come on roads and trees are cut to
make way for new homes. All of them, in direct or indirect way lead to increase
in CO2 in the environment. The increase in CO2 leads to melting of polar ice
caps which increases the sea level and pose danger for the people living near
coastal areas.
4. Ozone Layer Depletion: Ozone layer is the thin
shield high up in the sky that stops ultra violet rays from reaching the earth.
As a result of human activities, chemicals, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs),
were released int to the atmosphere which contributed to the depletion of ozone
layer.
5. Infertile Land : Due to constant use of
insecticides and pesticides, the soil may become infertile. Plants may not be
able to grow properly. Various forms of chemicals produced from industrial
waste is released into the flowing water which also affects the quality of
soil.
SOLUTION OF Pollution
1. Use public mode of transportation: Encourage people
to use more and more public modes of transportation to reduce pollution. Also,
try to make use of car pooling. If you and your colleagues come from the same
locality and have same timings you can explore this option to save energy and
money.
2. Conserve energy: Switch off fans and lights when
you are going out. Large amount of fossil fuels are burnt to produce
electricity. You can save the environment from degradation by reducing the
amount of fossil fuels to be burned.
3. Understand the concept of Reduce, Reuse and
Recycle: Do not throw away items that are of no use to you. In-fact reuse them
for some other purpose. For e.g. you can use old jars to store cereals or
pulses.
4. Emphasis on clean energy resources: Clean energy
technologies like solar, wind and geothermal are on high these days.
Governments of various countries have been providing grants to consumers who
are interested in installing solar panels for their home. This will go a long
way to curb air pollution.
5. Use energy efficient devices: CFL lights consume
less electricity as against their counterparts. They live longer, consume less electricity,
lower electricity bills and also help you to reduce pollution by consuming less
energy.
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