Pollution is the process that introduces contaminants into the environment, which causes instability of the ecosystem, including both the physical aspects and the living organisms.
Types of Pollution - *Land Pollution
*Air
Pollution
*Water
Pollution 
Land pollution is the degradation of
the Earth's land surface through misuse of the soil and improper disposal of
urban wastes.
Land Pollution Comprises
Solid Waste And Soil Pollution
Some sources of solid waste that cause
land pollution comes from:
Waste from Agriculture:
Matter produced
by crops, animal manure and farm residues.
Waste from Mining:
Piles of coal refuse or heaps of
slag.
Wastes from Industries: Paints chemicals etc
Solids from Sewage Treatment: Wastes that are left over after sewage has been treated, biomass sludge, and settled solids.
Ashes: The residual matter that remains after solid fuels are burned.
Garbage:
Decomposable food and other waste matter that are not decomposable such as glass, metal, cloth, plastic, wood, paper, and so on.
What is Soil Pollution?
Soil
pollution is the poisoning of
the soil by using
harsh chemical to kill plants and insects.
harsh chemical to kill plants and insects.
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Worldwide Pollution Statistics
Pollution likely affects over a billion people around the world, with millions poisoned and killed each year. The World Health Organisation estimates that 25% of all deaths in the developing world are directly attributable to environmental factors.
Some researchers estimate that exposure to pollution causes 40% of deaths annually.
Types of Trash
Paper
Appliances
Plastic containers
Bottles
Cans
Used cars
Electronic goods
Pictures from Trinidad and Tobago surroundings:
Consequences of
Land Pollution
Land
pollution can affect wildlife, plants, and humans
Consequences of
1. Respiratory system problems
2. Skin problems
3. May lead to birth defects
4. Various kinds of cancers
Land Pollution Video - Affects
Solution To Pollution
REDUCE
REUSE
RECYCLE
1. People should be educated and made aware about the harmful
effects of littering.
2. Items used in the household should be reused or recycled.
3. Personal litter should be disposed
properly.
4. Organic waste matter should be disposed in areas that are far away from residential places.
4. Organic waste matter should be disposed in areas that are far away from residential places.
Work towards
bettering the environment and keep the earth green and healthy.
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