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Virat Singh
7thC
St. Marys Convent Inter College
Manak Nagar, Lucknow
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is the sum of the total of the elements, factors and
conditions in the surroundings which may havean impact on the development, action or survival of
an organism or group of organisms, such as, we
human beings.
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Importance of the natural environment
Natural environment is of crucial importance for social and
economic life. We use the living world as
a resource for food supply an energy source
a source for recreation
a major source of medicines
natural resources for industrial products
In this respect the diversity of nature not only offers man a vast power
of choice for his current needs and desires. It also enhances the role of
nature as a source of solutions for the future needs and challenges ofmankind.
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Humans have had the ability to change their environment for
thousands of years. Today this ability is greater than ever. This
is because there are more people living now than ever before
and human activity is concentrated in huge cities. Also, scienceand technology allow us to interfere with natural processes in
more direct ways. Environmental pollutionthreatenshuman
health.
EnvironmentHumans and
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Any undesirable change in physical , chemical or biological
characteristics of air , land , water or soil, that is likely to have
an adverse effect on the natural environment or life, is termed
as environment pollution. The three major types of pollutions
are:
Air Pollution
Water Pollution
Land (soil) Pollution
Environmental Pollution
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Air pollution is actually harmful substances in the
atmosphere, which damages the environment.
With the development of industries, came along
the increase in air pollution.
Air Pollution
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Polluted air contains one, or more, hazardous substance,
pollutant, or contaminant that creates a hazard to general
health. It is usually measured in terms of "particulate matter",
or, the number of particles of these potentially hazardous
substances as a percentage of air. Air pollution in cities causesa shorter lifespan for city dwellers.
Impactof Air Pollution on
Human Health
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The key Health Problems
caused by Air Pollution
Asthma Cancer Respiratory problems Heart disease
Birth defects Intellectual disorders Tuberculosis Immune system damage
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Water pollutionis the contamination of water bodies
(e.g. lakes, rivers, oceans, groundwater).
Water pollution occurs when pollutants are discharged
directly or indirectly into water bodies without
adequate treatment to remove harmful compounds.
Water Pollution
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of Water Pollution
Infectious diseases such as typhoid and cholera can be
contracted from drinking contaminated water. This is called
microbial water pollution. The human heart and kidney heart s
can be adversely affected if polluted water is consumed
regularly. Other health problems associated with pollutedwater are poor blood circulation, skin lesions, vomiting, and
damage to the nervous system. In fact, the effects of water
pollution are said to be the leading cause of death for humans
across the globe.
Impact
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Hepatitis Kidney Damage Nerve Disorders Skin Lesions
Diarrhea Vomiting Typhoid Diphtheria
The key Health Problems
Caused by Water Pollution
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Land Pollutionis the degradation of Earth's land
surfaces often caused by human activities and their misuse of
land resources. It occurs when waste is not disposed properly.
Health hazard disposal of urban and industrial wastes,
exploitation of minerals, and improper use of soil by inadequate
agricultural practices are a few factors.
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Over a long period of time, landfills start to emit landfill gases.
Landfill gas is produced due to the anaerobic conditions that
organic wastes decomposed in.Most waste buried in landfills give rise to hazardous and toxic
liquids known as leachates. These leachates contaminate
water sources, like the ground water below the landfills,
leading to water pollution.Besides the points mentioned above, it is also important to
note that these over-crowded dumps, contaminated sites and
careless disposal of waste also contributes to air and water
pollution, as well as, acid rain.
Impact of Land Pollution
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The key Health Problems Caused
by Land PollutionSince direct impacts of land pollution are air pollution and water
pollution, the key health problems caused by land pollution are same
as those of air pollution and water pollution and the additions are
increased human injuries, from syringes, broken glass and cans
washing onto river banks and beaches.
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Environmental Pollution
a major concernAbating pollution is an exceptionally important
concern because of pollutions harmful effects on the
persons health, on climate and on the environment.
Everybody is a stakeholder as we are all inhabitants of this one and only mother
earth.
Everyone should therefore be personally responsible for the upkeep of the
environment through cooperation and active participation in making the
atmosphere pollution free.
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Children may also share the responsibility
Lots of people are still unaware of the detrimental effects of pollution.
Children can also help controlling
pollution by informing and educating
people about pollution, in different
ways. Some are like these:
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Share the Responsibility
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