Environmental issuesareanysuchissuescreateddueto

human activities andcause harm to the environment.

 Japanmaintainsone thirdofits

electric production from nuclear

power plants.
HowevertheFukushimaNuclearpower
PlantDisasteron11thmarch,2011proved
thefailuresofnuclearpower.
3 out 0f the 5 reactors intheplant
startedleakingfollowinganearthquakein
thenearbyregion.Over1,40,000people
wereevacuatedfromthenearbyarea.
Thedisasterwasratedas7 out of 7 on

INES scale.

Japans approach on waste managementrelies heavily on

four major factors: 1) technological advancements in
incineration, 2) technological advancements in plastics
recycling, 3) Comprehensive production-side recycle
stream package labeling, and 4) wide consumerside/householdparticipationinrecyclingandwastematerial
separation

Major Issues:-

Cancer
Villages

in China

The existence of cancer villages proves Chinas

disregard for environmental protection.

CANCER VILLAGES ARE LARGE

AREAS THAT ARE SO POLLUTED THAT
EVEN LIVING IN THEM CAN CAUSE
SEVERAL TYPES OF CANCERS .

The

In Shangba (a cancer village), a city in southern

Guangdong province, the river that flows through town
changes from white to a shade of orange because of
varying types of industrial effluent. Many of the river's
contaminants, like cadmium and zinc, are known to
cause cancer.

 India has made one of the fastest progress in the world, in

addressing its environmental. Still, India has a long way to go
to reach environmental quality similar to those enjoyed in
developed economies.
Pollution remains a major challenge and opportunity for
India.
All forms of pollution air, land, water are prominently
found in India.

Floods are a significant environmental issue for

India. It causes soil erosion, destruction of wetlands
and wide migration of solid wastes.

India is recognized as has having major issues withwater

pollution, predominately due to untreated sewage. Rivers
such as theGanges, theYamunaandMithi Rivers, all
flowing through highly populated areas, are all heavily
polluted. Water supply and sanitationcontinue to be
inadequate, despite long-standing efforts by the various
levels of government and communities at improving
coverage.

There are many ways we can prevent environmental problems,

especially Global Warming. Common and simple ways we can help
save
our
environment
are
as
follows:
1.
Stop
using
spray
products
with
CFC's
2.
Stop
burning
wastes
especially
non-biodegradable.
3.
As individuals, the only thing we can help prevent
environmental problems is to keep our environment clean.
4.
Plant more and more trees. Stop Deforestation.
5.
Use Public transport to Travel as it will save money, fuel
and there will be less air pollution.

QUESTIONNAIRE
What do you understand by the term
Environmental Issues ?
Name the two pollutants / contaminants present in
water bodies and are known to cause cancer ?
Why does the river flowing through town changes
from white to a starting shade of orange in
Shangba , a city in Southern Guangdong province ?

 Environmental Issues in Japan include

___________.
What is the response of Japanese Government
regarding environmental issues ?
What is meant by Cancer Villages in China ?
What does UNEP stands for ?

 Mention two major harmful effects caused due to

floods.
What are the four major factors on which Japans
approach on waste-management relies on ?
What are the various ways by which we can
prevent environmental problems in different