Pollution

Nádia Costa

Pollution

Pollution is the presence of harmful substances in the environment, like air, water, or land. These substances can damage ecosystems, harm living creatures, and make the environment unsafe. Pollution is often caused by human activities like industrial waste and car emissions.

What is pollution?

Water pollution

Water pollution is the contamination of rivers, lakes, and oceans with harmful substances like chemicals, waste, and sewage. It occurs from sources like factories, farms and oil spills, and can harm aquatic life and human health.

Air pollution

Air pollution is the presence of harmful substances like gases (e.g., carbon monoxide) and particulate matter (e.g., dust, smoke) in the air. It is caused by vehicle emissions, factories, and burning fossil fuels, and can harm both human health and the environment.

Soil pollution

Soil pollution is the contamination of the land with harmful chemicals, waste, or toxins. It happens from pesticides, industrial waste, garbage, and oil spills and it can damage plants, animals, and make the soil unsafe for farming.

How minimize pollution

Conserve water: Use water efficiently to prevent water pollution.

Use clean energy: Switch to renewable sources like solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.

Reduce waste: Recycle and reuse items, and avoid single-use plastics.

Plant trees: Trees help absorb carbon dioxide and filter the air.

Support eco-friendly products: Choose products made from sustainable materials and with minimal environmental impact.

Use public transport or carpool: Reduce vehicle emissions by sharing rides or using buses and trains.

Together, these practices aim to decrease the environmental impact of human activities by conserving natural resources, reducing waste, and lowering pollution, helping to create a more sustainable and eco-friendly world.

Recycle- involves processing used materials (like paper, plastic, and metal) into new products, conserving resources and reducing pollution.

Reuse- emphasizes extending the life of products by repurposing or repairing them, rather than discarding them.

The 3 R

Reduce- encourages minimizing waste by consuming less and choosing items with less packaging.

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