Which Cause of Land Pollution is Most Important?...and what can we do to reduce water pollution? And how about air pollution…?What causes land pollution? Which is the most important cause of land pollution? What are the long-term effects of water pollution..? How do our personal choices affect the earth..? There are so many issues! Land pollution is only one... and every day it becomes more obvious that something has to be done.
Please scroll down to the bottom of the page or click here for links to articles on specific environmental problems. For some answers to the question "Which cause of land pollution is the most important?" please click here. For a very brief over-view of some of the main pollution problems affecting people and the planet today, please read on below. But what can any of us (as individuals) do?
In this section you will find articles and information about the earth pollution that is becoming our daily heritage, but with this difference: everything is written about from a personal point of view, from the point of view of someone who wants to be environmentally aware and wants to better understand green living issues. Learning about pollution is an important thing for environmentalists and people who care about our precious planet. In other words, the question is being continually asked: What can I do? Each article has some specific recommendations to help you decide what you can contribute to the fight to stop climate change and the other pressing environmental problems that are assaulting us on all sides. Pollution facts are many; pollution solutions are fewer and more difficult because very often vested interests are at stake. This is a non-political site but some of these issues are touched upon in the articles on pollution and other earth issues in this section of Greenfootsteps. You will also find some tips to help you protect yourself and your family as far as possible from the consequences of the various kinds of pollution. As ever on Greenfootsteps, most of the suggestions will not cost you any money, or they will quickly pay for themselves.
Please scroll down the page or click here for articles on pollution and other green earth issues. The cause of land pollution:
The bad news keeps on rolling in... I don’t like to be a gloom–monger, but recent news on climate change has not been very uplifting.
Across Europe in 2003 many people died in the August heat wave and in the UK we had the hottest day ever recorded when temperatures soared to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Now, in 2009, freak weather conditions continue to cause death and misery across the planet. 2009 is set to be a year in which food and water shortages are going to affect many people, even in the rich world.
For more information about global warming and climate change please click here The cause of land pollution:
Air pollution is becoming a health menace to millions
Every year the chemical smog caused by exhaust fumes from cars and industrial pollution of the air literally kills thousands of people. The World Bank has estimated that in China alone there are nearly half a million deaths from air pollution each year. Many of these are caused by indoor air pollution from coal and other organic domestic fuels but a good many are due to the increasing air pollution in cities too. Anyone who watched the 2008 Olympics will be aware of how poor air quality in China can be - and they closed a number of factories during the games to try to improve it. China now has 16 of the world's top twenty polluted cities. People are buying and using cars more and industry is causing more emissions of sulphur dioxide and other pollutants.
But it's not just the developing world - there are plenty of developed nations where clean air is still an important issue. Indoor pollution is an issue in the rich world because of the increasing use of pollutants in our household chemicals and home artefacts. Outdoor air pollution is a significant factor in urban areas because of factories and traffic but even rural areas are not immune. Each pollutant carries its own environmental costs and many of these common pollutants also have a huge impact on people's health. Here in the UK we all pay extra taxes to support the National Health Service because of air pollution. In other countries the costs fall on individuals as higher personal health insurance costs.
Air pollution picture: smog from industry and traffic hanging over the Mediterranean sea. See here for more on air pollution The cause of land pollution:
Water Pollution Issues
Then there are the problems affecting the oceans. Coral reefs are dying from pollutants. Many fish store pollutants in their bodies which affect their reproduction. Fish stocks are crashing because of persistent over-fishing, too. The quality of beaches in the richer nations is improving. But this is only a small part of the picture. There are still far too many oil spills and toxic discharges into the seas, affecting sea birds and marine life all the way up and down the food chain.Seas have no boundaries; we are all affected by pollution of the marine environment.
Inland waters are a concern, tooMany lakes and rivers in developing nations are poisonous with industrial discharges.
The contraceptive pill (flushed down the loo) is affecting fish stocks in some waterways. Pollution from the land in the form of fertilizer and pesticide run-off causes further problems. Many everyday processes that we take for granted may affect water sources. For example, dry-cleaning chemicals can find their way into ground water and even drinking water. The cause of land pollution:
So what can we each do?
There are many small things that we can each do which collectively may make some difference to some of these problems, from reducing or stopping using bleach and phosphates in our daily cleaning programme, to driving less and flying less often. To explore these and other issues please explore the site. For ideas on how to prevent and limit land pollution please see here. This page also looks at the main cause of land pollution events. For details of using environmentally friendly cleaners in your home please see Natural Household Cleaners
Green earth issuesThis section of Greenfootsteps is dedicated to providing you with the background information you need to help you lessen your impact on the planet.The focus in this section will be the bigger picture but with specific tips for how you can help solve or lessen the particular problems described. Please explore the links below. Industrial Pollution Causes Land Pollution this page gives additional detail on some of the major kinds of land pollution and explores a significant cause of land pollution in both the developed and developing world. Global Warming Cause and Effect Here are details of some of the main causes of global warming and their impact upon our climate. An Air Pollution Article - what are the causes and effects of air pollution? What can we do to help and how can we protect ourselves? Here are some of the main facts about air pollution and how we can help prevent it and protect ourselves from the worst of its effects. The Main Causes of Water Pollution This page takes a look at some of the most important and common causes of water pollution in inland waterways and drinking water supplies. War Pollution can Last for Generations Here are some of the main types of pollution resulting from wars and conflicts, old and new. Asbestos Dangers - Asbestos Mesothelioma and Vermiculite Some sources of vermiculite cause pollution from toxic asbestos. What can we do to control carbon emissions? Can we become carbon neutral? What would it mean? Becoming Carbon Neutral looks at these issues. There are some details on international agreements and carbon trading too.
Why Organic Food is Best (Part 1)This page explores the environmental costs of conventional farming. It also outlines the case for organic farming and horticulture. Non-organic farming is a significant cause of land pollution. However, even organic farming can cause some pollution, too. Why Organic Food is Best (Part 2) Cheap Food - Is it a Con? More about the differences between conventionally grown food and organic food, including how conventional agriculture is subsidised and a brief history of the organic movement. Pesticide Problems are a Growing Concern Pesticides are not safe and never will be. Here is a brief history of pesticides as a cause of land pollution and some of the main ones which cause health problems today. Pesticides and Pollution - The Link is Clear Pesticides cause considerable environmental damage. Here are some of the main hazards for us and wildlife. Missing Bees: A Worldwide Problem that Concerns Us All Bees are disappearing at an unprecedented rate. This page explores some of the main reasons for their decline.
Which cause of land pollution may be difficult to decide - but there are certainly many causes of environmental degradation and pollution to cause us concern. WWF, Greenpeace and PAN are all international organisations which campaign on these issues. TOP
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