ARTICLE ON POLLUTION

Pollution is a process of making the environment dirty, unhealthy and unsuitable for humans
and animals to live. It is caused due to the release of both tangible and intangible
contaminants. These can be released naturally or by humans themselves accidentally or
deliberately.
More than 200 million people are affected due to toxic pollutants. Due to pollution, there are
few countries that have faced defected child birth and increase in mortality rate. Humans are
regularly exposed to pollution when they inhale toxic air inside them.
Pollution can be controlled, if not eliminated. Efforts such as promoting green environment,
proper disposal of waste, etc. are simple steps that lead to great emphasis on maintaining the
order of environment.
Preventive measures:
1. Plant trees/cultivate garden to curb polluted air and release more oxygen.
2. Switch off electricity-based equipment's when not in use: lights, fans, machines, etc.
3. Make high use of natural energy than electric energy: dry the clothes naturally.
4. Use recyclable products, wherever possible.
5. Avoid plastic bags and use paper bags.
6. Avoid wastage of paper and use both the sides.
7. Restrict usage of hazardous chemicals.
8. Don’t overuse heaters and air conditioners.
9. Use public transport to reduce noise, air and light pollution.
10. Protect Mother Earth by not spilling oil, garbage, sewage water, etc at undesirable
places.
11. Stop burning of crackers during marriages, Diwali, etc.
12. Don’t dispose of eatables, packaging in oceans, rivers, etc.
Pollution disturbs our ecosystem and the balance in the environment. By following the above
simple points, we all can restrict pollution at our own level.
Each year millions of people die due to various diseases caused by pollution. The key to live a
healthy life is to protect the environment from pollution.
The increase in the pollution level over the years by human and natural causes has caused
severe damage to the earth’s ecosystem. Lifestyle, habitat, etc everything is being adversely
affected. Though natural causes cannot be stopped, but human beings’ accidental and
deliberate actions can easily be stopped which surely will result in the control of pollution
generation.
Types of Pollution:
Major pollutions and their causes:
13. Land Pollution – Wastes collated at Earth’s surface, garbage on roads, industrial debris,
pesticides, insecticides, etc. Unwanted wastes lying and being decomposed release
harmful gases and lead to pollution.
14. Water Pollution – Wastes disposed of in rivers, oceans act as pollutant in water bodies.
Raw sewage, oil spills, chemical refuse create poisonous water and hence lead to water
pollution.
15. Air pollution – Burning of fossil fuels, release of gases from vehicles release mono-oxide,
carbon-di-oxide, industrial pollution, nuclear radiations lead to air pollution.
16. Noise Pollution – Vehicle horns, loud music, construction machinery sounds, and other
human activities create noise. This affects humans and animals, their natural vegetation
and create Noise Pollution.
17. Thermal Pollution – Manufacturing activities lead to rise in the temperature of water
and land. This affects marine and plant life. Such activities lead to thermal pollution.