Introduction
One of the gravest environmental issues affecting the globe currently is pollution. It means the existence of hazardous materials in the ambiance that has adverse impacts on air, water, earth and life. Pollution does not only affect nature, but also it presents terrible danger to the human health and future of our planet.
Kinds of pollution
Pollution happens in various forms, and some of them cause impact on the environment in various ways:
Air Pollution- When smoke, such as that produced by industries, motor vehicles and burning of fossil fuel, cause ailments of the respiratory system and contribute to changes in climate.
Water Pollution- This is a result of dumping industrial kickbacks, sewers and plastic waste into rivers, lakes and oceans thus, killing aquatic life.
Soil Pollution- This is a consequence of too much usage of pesticides, chemicals and mismanaged waste materials, degrading the fertility of soil.
Noise Pollution- It is caused by loud honks by vehicles, roaring industries, and projector music, etc. which disturb both the human and animal.
What Causes Pollution
Industrialization, deforestation, urbanization, and breaking up of natural resources, are the main sources of pollution. The pollution levels significantly worsen due to human negligence, which entails littering, as well as overuse of plastic.
Climate change due to pollution effects.
Pollution is a long-effective condition. It causes global warming, destroys ecosystems, carries diseases, and interferes with the quality of food and water. It poses a risk of biodiversity and survival of many species i.e. including man in the long run.
The solutions to lessen pollution
We will have to plant more trees, adopt renewable energy, use fewer plastic products, and implement stringent environmental laws to manage pollution.. The need to make the environment cleaner and healthier requires global cooperation and the awareness of the population about environmental issues.
Conclusion
Pollution is also a man-made problem and urgent steps should be made to resolve the problem. We should be able to save Green Earth by collaborating and living a green lifestyle that will spare the world to future generations.