Environmental Pollution

Environmental
Pollution Pollution

Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that

cause adverse change.
Environmental
Pollution Pollution

Pollution can take the form of chemical substances or energy, such as

noise, heat or light.
Environmental
Pollution Air Pollution

Air pollution refers to the release of chemicals and particulates

into the atmosphere.
Environmental
Pollution Air Pollution

Common gaseous pollutants include carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide,

chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and nitrogen oxides produced by industry and
motor vehicles.
Environmental
Pollution Noise Pollution

Noise pollution encompasses roadway noise, aircraft noise, industrial noise as well as
high-intensity sonar.
 Environmental
Pollution Noise Pollution

Noise pollution encompasses roadway noise, aircraft noise, industrial noise as well as
high-intensity sonar.
Environmental
Pollution Water Pollution

Water pollution is caused by the discharge of wastewater from commercial and

industrial waste (intentionally or through spills) into surface waters.
Environmental
Pollution Water Pollution

Water pollution is also caused by discharges of untreated domestic sewage, and

chemical contaminants, such as chlorine, from treated sewage into surface waters.