Types of environmental problems:

natural disasters
(e.g. floods, droughts, hurricanes, storms, earthquakes);

technological catastrophes

(chemical and radioactive leaks, industrial accidents);

long-term environmental degradation

(water, air, soil, noise and light pollution; global warming)

S ources of pollution
AIR pollution
Automobile emissions $uclear weapons aste gases

LAND pollution
Littering Acid rain "ining Chemical and nuclear plants !eforestation

WATER pollution
Oil spills Household chemicals Human sewage

Tobacco smo#e

Whats the worst Environmental Problem?

overpopulation overconsumption

How to prevent AIR pollution%

al# more and drive less Often replace your car&s air filter 'eep your car maintenance up-to-date

The best way to prevent land pollution

!on&t dump Avoid (tore )uy !on&t use )uy *at +euse motor oil on the ground the usage of non-biodegradable carry bags all li,uid chemicals and waste in spill-proof containers products that have little pac#aging pesticides biodegradable products organic food that are grown without pesticides any items that you can

Always think carefully before making buying decisions 1. Indestructible packaging can be a major threat to your environment. 2. e wary of lots of additives. They could be harmful to people and the environment. !. "efuse products that are made with genetically modified organisms. #. $o not buy disposable items that can be replaced with re%useable materials. 5. Plastic does not biodegrade easily and stays in landfills for decades and releases toxins into the soil. &. uy some strong bags made of durable material that can be used over and over again. 7. iscourage a surfeit of flyers to your home or mailbox. !. "void using toxic chemicals and discourage the use by others. '. (at organically grown fruit and vegetables. 1#. Think carefully about the things you can recycle or you can replace $ith re% useable items. )). *ook more to +ature for the prevention and cure of some of those common illnesses.

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