EFFECTS OF POLLUTION
Pollution affects the quality of life more
than one can imagine. It works in mysterious ways, sometimes which cannot be
seen by the naked eye. However, it is very much present in the environment. For
instance, you might not be able to see the natural gases present in the air,
but they are still there. Similarly, the pollutants which are messing up the
air and increasing the levels of carbon dioxide is very dangerous for humans.
Increased level of carbon dioxide will lead to global warming.
Environmental pollution occurs when
pollutants contaminate the natural surroundings. Pollution disturbs the balance
of our ecosystems, affect our normal lifestyles and gives rise to human
illnesses and global warming. Pollution has reached its peak due to the development
and modernization in our lives. With the development of science and technology,
there has been a huge growth of human potentials. People have become prisoners
of their own creations.
Further, the water is polluted in the name
of industrial development, religious practices and more will cause a shortage
of drinking water. Without water, human life is not possible. Moreover, the way
waste is dumped on the land eventually ends up in the soil and turns toxic. If
land pollution keeps on happening at this rate, we won’t have fertile soil to
grow our crops on. Therefore, serious measures must be taken to reduce
pollution to the core.
TYPES, CAUSES, AND EFFECTS OF POLLUTION:
First
of all, we should make sustainable transportation choices. We should take
advantage of public transportation, walk or ride bikes whenever possible,
consolidate our trips, and consider purchasing an electric car. It is very
important to make sustainable food choices. Choose local food whenever
possible; buy organically grown vegetables and fruits or grow your own.
People
should conserve energy. Turn off electronics and lights when you are not in the
room. Consider what small changes can lead to big energy savings. Use energy
efficient devices. It is also essential to understand the concept of reduce,
Reuse and Recycle. Try to buy used items whenever possible. Choose products
with minimal packaging. Buy reusable items. Remember that almost everything
that you purchase can be recycled.
Conserve water as much as possible. Dispose of toxic waste properly. Do not use herbicides and pesticides. Use natural, environmentally friendly chemicals for your everyday chores.
After learning the harmful effects of pollution, one must get on the task of preventing or reducing pollution as soon as possible. To reduce air pollution, people should take public transport or carpool to reduce vehicular smoke.
While it may be hard, avoiding firecrackers at festivals and celebrations can
also cut down on air and noise pollution. Above all, we must adopt the habit of
recycling. All the used plastic ends up in the oceans and land, which pollutes
them.
To
sum it up, all types of pollution is hazardous and comes with grave
consequences. Everyone must take a step towards change ranging from individuals
to the industries. As tackling this problem calls for a joint effort, so we
must join hands now.
So,
remember to not dispose of them off after use, rather reuse them as long as you
can. We must also encourage everyone to plant more trees which will absorb the
harmful gases and make the air cleaner. When talking on a bigger level, the
government must limit the usage of fertilizers to maintain the soil’s
fertility. In addition, industries must be banned from dumping their waste into
oceans and rivers, causing water pollution.