Environmental Pollution

Air, water, soil, and noise pollution threaten the health and well-being of
humans and wildlife. Learn about the causes, impacts, prevention, and
control measures of pollution.

by Sahil Chauhan
Causes of Environmental Pollution
Human Activity Natural Disasters Climate Change

Includes industrial processes, Such as wildfires, floods, and Affects ecosystems and air quality,
transportation, agriculture, and earthquakes can cause pollution leading to more pollution.
waste disposal. and further harm already polluted
environments.
Impact on Human Health and Wildlife

Human Health Wildlife Ecosystems

Pollution causes respiratory problems, Marine life is heavily impacted by oil Pollution harms natural habitats,
cancer, and other illnesses. Wildlife spills and plastic pollution. Polluted air reduces biodiversity and affects the
dies or is affected by polluted habitats contributes to species extinctions. balance of ecosystems, including
and toxic substances. forests and ocean life.
Types of Pollution
Water
Noise
Contamination of freshwater sources by
chemicals, garbages and other pollutants Noise pollution disturbs communication,
harms aquatic life and poses a serious health sleep and well-being and can affect wildlife
risk to humans behavior and migration pattern

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Air Soil

Air pollution causes respiratory and The accumulation of non-degradable

cardiovascular diseases substances in the soil reduces fertility and
harms plants and wildlife
Prevention and Control Measures
Reduce & Reuse
Limit the use of single-use plastics
and reduce waste generation
Recycle
Separate recyclables and properly
dispose of hazardous materials
Regulate
Enforcement of environmental laws
and regulations, and promote clean
energy and efficient, sustainable
industries
Government Regulations and Policies
1 Clean Air Act and Clean
Water Act
Curb air and water pollution by
setting emission standards and
regulating pollutants discharge
into waterways
2 Clean Power Plan
Under the Obama
Administration, aimed to reduce
greenhouse emissions from the
energy sector
3 Paris Agreement
Aims to hold countries
accountable for reducing their
greenhouse gas emissions
levels to prevent the worst
effects of climate change
Individual Actions to Reduce Pollution

Recycle Use public transportation or Plant trees

Separate recyclables and properly
dispose off hazardous materials
carpool
Reduce emissions from transportation
by using public transport or shared ride
systems
Combat greenhouse gas emissions by
planting trees and supporting
reforestation
Future Outlook and Challenges
The good news is that, through a combination of regulation, innovation, and individual action, we can address environmental
pollution and protect the health and safety of our planet and its inhabitants.

1 Regulation And Innovation 2 Individual Actions

Integrated solutions that involve better waste People can commit to small changes in their everyday
management, clean energy, green technology lives such as using public transportation, recycling,
innovation, and sustainable development can help and saving energy in their households that add up to
curb pollution big environmental gains