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World wide problems of environmental pollution

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Pollution occurs when harmful substances are added to the environment through both natural and human activities. There are different types of pollution including air, water, land, and noise pollution. While natural events like volcanic eruptions can cause pollution, human activities have a greater impact and are increasing as the world population grows. Domestic, industrial, and agricultural activities all contribute to pollution through waste production. Pollution negatively affects humans, plants, animals, and buildings by causing health issues, inhibiting plant growth, harming marine life, and damaging structures through corrosion.

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WORLD WIDE PROBLEMS OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION Shevchuk Nadia 33
Pollution is the process whereby various harmful substances are added to the environment (land, water, air etc.) by human and natural activities.
The various types of pollution that exist are: air pollution, water pollution, land pollution, noise pollution.
Natural activities that cause pollution are, for example, volcanic eruptions, sandstorms and natural forest fires. These events cause a large amount of substances such as ash and dust, which are harmful to our health, to be added to the environment.
Although some natural events may contribute to pollution, human activities have a more harmful impact to the environment.
How do humans contribute to pollution?
As the world population increases rapidly, there is an increasing demand for food, materials and energy. The activities that produce these products tend to pollute the environment.
DOMESTIC ACTIVITIES Homes and offices produce a lot of rubbish and sewage every day.
INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES Some by-products of industries are highly hazardous e.g. sulphur dioxide.
AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES Farms, too, produce a lot of waste. Waste from animals, pesticides and herbicides are washed into rivers and then into the sea.
How does pollution affect our environment?
Pollution has adverse effects on all living and non-living things.
Some of these effects are: EFFECTS ON MAN
Air pollution can cause breathing problems and eye, throat and skin irritation.
When solid waste is not properly treated and disposed of, it can become a breeding for pests and disease can spread.
EFFECTS ON PLANTS Leaves find it difficult to manufacture food in polluted air.
When trees begin to lose their leaves, they may eventually die.
When there is too much chemical content in the water absorbed by the roots, it can also affect plant life.
EFFECTS ON ANIMALS Oil spills in the seas and oceans result in birds and animals (e.g. penguins and seals) being coated in oil.
This makes it difficult for them to float and keep warm and they may eventually die.
Solid waste in the water encourages the growth of algae which depletes water of oxygen and kills marine life.
EFFECTS ON BUILDINGS Air pollution discolours and corrodes buildings and statues, e.g. the Louvre Museum in France, historical buildings in London and the Taj Mahal in India are all covered with a layer of pollutants.

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World wide problems of environmental pollution

  • 1. WORLD WIDE PROBLEMS OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION Shevchuk Nadia 33
  • 2. Pollution is the process whereby various harmful substances are added to the environment (land, water, air etc.) by human and natural activities.
  • 3. The various types of pollution that exist are: air pollution, water pollution, land pollution, noise pollution.
  • 4. Natural activities that cause pollution are, for example, volcanic eruptions, sandstorms and natural forest fires. These events cause a large amount of substances such as ash and dust, which are harmful to our health, to be added to the environment.
  • 5. Although some natural events may contribute to pollution, human activities have a more harmful impact to the environment.
  • 6. How do humans contribute to pollution?
  • 7. As the world population increases rapidly, there is an increasing demand for food, materials and energy. The activities that produce these products tend to pollute the environment.
  • 8. DOMESTIC ACTIVITIES Homes and offices produce a lot of rubbish and sewage every day.
  • 9. INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES Some by-products of industries are highly hazardous e.g. sulphur dioxide.
  • 10. AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES Farms, too, produce a lot of waste. Waste from animals, pesticides and herbicides are washed into rivers and then into the sea.
  • 11. How does pollution affect our environment?
  • 12. Pollution has adverse effects on all living and non-living things.
  • 13. Some of these effects are: EFFECTS ON MAN
  • 14. Air pollution can cause breathing problems and eye, throat and skin irritation.
  • 15. When solid waste is not properly treated and disposed of, it can become a breeding for pests and disease can spread.
  • 16. EFFECTS ON PLANTS Leaves find it difficult to manufacture food in polluted air.
  • 17. When trees begin to lose their leaves, they may eventually die.
  • 18. When there is too much chemical content in the water absorbed by the roots, it can also affect plant life.
  • 19. EFFECTS ON ANIMALS Oil spills in the seas and oceans result in birds and animals (e.g. penguins and seals) being coated in oil.
  • 20. This makes it difficult for them to float and keep warm and they may eventually die.
  • 21. Solid waste in the water encourages the growth of algae which depletes water of oxygen and kills marine life.
  • 22. EFFECTS ON BUILDINGS Air pollution discolours and corrodes buildings and statues, e.g. the Louvre Museum in France, historical buildings in London and the Taj Mahal in India are all covered with a layer of pollutants.