Preface Pollution happens everywhere Especially in major city It is dangerous and it affected our life in many ways We need to identify the pollution around us to prevent harm 2 kinds major pollution affecting major city : air and water pollution The aim for this presentation is to raise societys awareness towards the issue
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.
Kinds Of Pollution 1. Air Pollution 2. Land Pollution 3. Water Pollution 4. Sound Pollution But in our presentation we only discuss Air Pollution and Water Pollution to save the time for other group. Air Pollution
What is Air Pollution?
Air pollution is the accumulation of hazardous substances into the atmosphere that danger human life and other living matter.
What are the sources of air pollution?
Some of the main contributors to air pollution are: 1. Automobile emissions 2. Tobacco smoke 3. Combustion of coal 4. Power plants 5. Manufacturing buildings 6. Paint fumes 7. Aerosol sprays 8. Wildfires 9. Nuclear weapons Facts and Impact About Air Pollution Facts About Air Pollution Here are a few facts about air pollution: Almost 232 million different types of vehicles are driven by U.S. citizens every day, adding greenhouse gases into the air U.S. vehicle emissions contribute 45% to global warming The average adult consumes 3,000 gallons of polluted air every day Vehicle exhaust contributes to 60% of carbon monoxide emissions in the U.S. and up to 95% in large cities Every year 335,000 Americans die of lung cancer, which is a direct result of air pollution
Impact Of Air Pollution Air pollution can affect our health in many ways with both short- term and long-term effects. Examples of short-term effects include irritation to the eyes, nose and throat, and upper respiratory infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia. Examples of long-term health effects can include chronic respiratory disease, lung cancer, heart disease, and even damage to the brain, nerves, liver, or kidneys. Example Of Air Pollution
How to Prevent Air Pollution
The number one way to prevent air pollution is to walk or bike more and drive less. This will prevent fossil fuels from polluting the air. Here are some other ways to prevent air pollution: 1. Dont smoke 2. Keep your car maintenance up-to-date 3. If you have to drive, do your errands at one time 4. Dont buy products that come in aerosol spray cans 5. Avoid using lighter fluid when barbecuing outside 6. When you drive accelerate slowly and use cruise control 7. Always replace your cars air filter 8. Dont use harsh chemical cleaners that can emit fumes 9. Inspect your gas appliances and heaters regularly
Water Pollution
What is WaterPollution?
Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies ( lakes, rivers, oceans, aquifers and groundwater). Water pollution occurs when pollutants are discharged directly or indirectly into water bodies without adequate treatment to remove harmful compounds. Water pollution affects plants and organisms living in these bodies of water. In almost all cases the effect is damaging not only to individual species and populations, but also to the natural biological communities.
What are the sources of air pollution?
Some of the main contributors to water pollution are:
1. Factories 2. Refineries 3. Waste treatment facilities 4. Mining 5. Pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers 6. Human sewage 7. Oil spills 8. Failing septic systems 9. Soap from washing your car 10. Oil and antifreeze leaking from cars 11. Household chemicals 12. Animal waste
Facts and Impact of Water Pollution Facts About Water Pollution Over two-thirds of U.S. estuaries and bays are severely degraded because of nitrogen and phosphorous pollution Every year almost 25% of U.S. beaches are closed at least once because of water pollution Over 73 different kinds of pesticides have been found in the groundwater that we eventually use to drink 1.2 trillion gallons of sewage, storm and industrial waste are discharged into U.S. waters every year 40% of U.S. rivers are too polluted for aquatic life to survive
Impact Of Water Pollution 1. Vomiting or diarrhea 2. A sick stomach 3. Skin rashes 4. Cancer (Some kinds of cancer, like leukemia, can happen after drinking bad water for a long period of time) 5. Reproductive problems (Some kinds of reproductive problems, like infertility, can happen after drinking polluted water for a long period of time) 6. Developmental problems (Some kinds of learning disabilities can happen after drinking dirty water for a long period of time)
How to Prevent Water Pollution Try using environmentally friendly household products like toiletries, soap- based household cleaning material, and washing powder as far as possible. Do not use colored bathing bars. They are known to contribute more to water pollution. Automobile oil should be re-used as far as possible. Also, it is important to keep your automobile well maintained in order to prevent leakages of toxic fluids like antifreeze and oil. Try using natural fertilizers and pesticides as far as possible, or if not, do not overuse them or over-water gardens and lawns. This will help in reducing the pollutants that get into water systems due to runoffs. Example Of Water Pollution Conclusion Pollutions can affected our life in many ways Most of pollutions is caused by human We can start from ourself to prevent pollutions 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION