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Every year in the U.S. factories release over 3 million tons of toxic chemicals into the land, air
and water. This hazardous waste causes us to lose over 15 million acres of land every year, it
leads to respiratory complications and other health problems and it makes our rivers and lakes
too polluted for us to swim in and drink. But factories are only part of the problem of
pollution. Pollution is caused by industrial and commercial waste, agriculture practices,
everyday human activities and most notably, modes of transportation. No matter where you go
and what you do, there are remnants of pollution.
What is pollution?
Pollution is the introduction of a contaminant into the environment. It is created mostly by
human actions, but can also be a result of natural disasters. Pollution has a detrimental effect
on any living organism in an environment, making it virtually impossible to sustain life.
Land Pollution
Land pollution is pollution of the Earth’s natural land surface by industrial, commercial,
domestic and agricultural activities.
Air Pollution
Air pollution is the accumulation of hazardous substances into the atmosphere that danger
human life and other living matter.