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1. Definition 1.1 Sources of Pollution 1.2 Classification of Pollution 1.3 Effects on health and economics 1.4 Ways on how to reduce pollution

Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into a natural environment that causes instability, disorder, harm or discomfort to the ecosystem physical systems or living organisms. Pollution can take the form of chemical substances or energy, such as noise, heat, or light. Pollutants, the elements of pollution, can be foreign substances or energies, or naturally occurring; when naturally occurring, they are considered contaminants when they exceed natural levels. Pollution can also be the consequence of a natural disaster.

Anthropogenic (Human Caused) Sources of Pollution

Agricultural Industrial Transport

Natural Sources of Pollution Volcanic eruptions Dust storms

Other sources

Chemical Light Noise Visual Personal pollution Radioactive (contamination Thermal

Sources of Pollution

Agricultural pollution compri ses wastes, emissions, and discharges arising from farming activities.

Agricultural pollution

Industrial pollution is pollution which can be directly linked with industry, in contrast to other pollution sources. This form of pollution is one of the leading causes of pollution worldwide.

Industrial pollution

Car pollution / Heavy vehicle pollution Ship pollution Airplane pollution

Transport pollution

An eruption begins when pressure on a magma chamber forces magma up through the conduit and out the volcano's vents. When the magma chamber has been completely filled, the type of eruption partly depends on the amount of gases and silica in the magma. The amount of silica determines how sticky (level of viscosity) the magma is and water provides the explosive potential of steams.

Volcanic eruptions

As the force of wind passing over loosely held particles increases, particles of sand first start to vibrate, then to saltate ("leap"). As they repeatedly strike the ground, they loosen and break off smaller particles of dust which then begin to travel in suspension.

Dust storms

Chemical - is when certain compounds are left or disposed of in the environment. The chemicals d isrupt the processes of the ecosystem.

Chemical

Light - Its sources include building exterior and interior lighting, advertising, commercial properties, offices, factories, streetlights, and illuminated sporting venues.

Light

Noise - The source of most outdoor noise worldwide is mainly construction a nd transportation systems, including motor vehicle noise, aircra ft noise and rail noise. Poor urban planning may give rise to noise pollution, since side-by-side industrial and residential buildings can result in noise pollution in the residential area.

Noise

Visual - the term given to unattractive and m an-made visual elements of a vista, a landscape, or any other thing that a person does not feel comfortable to look at. Visual pollution is an aesthetic issue, referring to the impacts of pollution that impair one's ability to enjoy a vista or view.

Visual

Personal pollution -is the contamination of one's body and lifestyle with detrimental actions.

Personal pollution

Radioactive (contamination)is one of the types of pollution that is rare but extremely detrimental, even deadly, when it occurs. Because of its intensity and the difficulty of reversing damage, there are strict government regulations to control radioactive pollution.

Radioactive

Thermal -is excess heat that creates undesirable effects over long periods of time. The earth has a natural thermal cycle, but excessive temperature increases can be considered a rare type of pollution with long term effects. Many types of thermal pollution are confined to areas near their source, but multiple sources can have wider impacts over a greater geographic area.

Thermal

Air Pollution is defined as any contamination of the atmosphere that disturbs the natural composition and chemistry of the air. This can be in the form of particulate matter such as dust or excessive gases like carbon dioxide or other vapors that cannot be effectively removed through natural cycles, such as the carbon cycle or the nitrogen cycle.

Air Pollution

Air Pollution

Water Pollution

Water Pollution involves any contaminated water, whether from chemical, particulate, or bacterial matter that degrades the water's quality and purity. Water pollution can occur in oceans, rivers, lakes, and underground reservoirs, and as different water sources flow together the pollution can spread.

Water pollution

Soil, or land pollution, is contamination of the soil that prevents natural growth and balance in the land whether it is used for cultivation, habitation, or a wildlife preserve. Some soil pollution, such as the creation of landfills, is deliberate, while much more is accidental and can have widespread effects.

Soil pollution (contamination) / Land pollution

Soil pollution (contamination) / Land pollution

Health Effects of Pollution

Air Pollution
Reduced lung functioning Irritation of eyes, nose, Asthma attacks Respiratory symptoms such

mouth and throat as coughing and

wheezing Bronchitis Headaches

Water Pollution
Waterborne diseases caused by polluted drinking water: Typhoid Hookworm

Waterborne diseases caused by polluted beach water: Rashes, ear ache, pink eye Respiratory infections Hepatitis, vomiting, and stomach aches

Soil Pollution
Causes cancers including leukaemia Lead in soil is especially hazardous

for young children causing developmental damage to the brain Also causes headaches, fatigue, eye irritation and skin rash

Economics Effects of Pollution

Tourism

and recreation resources Agriculture Communication Insurance Water resources

Ways on how to reduce pollution

reduce
means using fewer resources in the first place or reducing the amount of waste produced by a person or a society. Ex: reducing the use of plastic

reuse

recycle

rethink
*Sometimes a fourth R is added to the three basic ones, generally standing for "rethink." Rethink is sometimes added to the front of the hierarchy, meaning that we should consider our options and think about their impact on the environment.

rethink
*Sometimes a fourth R is added to the three basic ones, generally standing for "rethink." Rethink is sometimes added to the front of the hierarchy, meaning that we should consider our options and think about their impact on the environment.

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