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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.
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Pollution harms the Earth·s environment and its inhabitants in many ways. The three main types
of pollution are:
Land pollution is pollution of the Earth·s natural land surface by industrial, commercial, domestic
and agricultural activities.
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Some of the main contributors to land pollution are:
á ahemical and nuclear plants
á Industrial factories
á xil refineries
á uman sewage
á xil and antifreeze leaking from cars
á ½ining
á Littering
á xvercrowded landfills
á Ôeforestation
á aonstruction debris
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The best way to prevent land pollution is to recycle. ere are a few other ways you can reduce
land pollution:
á èeuse any items that you can
á ÿuy biodegradable products
á Store all liquid chemicals and waste in spill-proof containers
á Eat organic foods that are grown without pesticides
á Ôon·t use pesticides
á Dse a drip tray to collect engine oil
á ÿuy products that have little packaging
á Ôon·t dump motor oil on the ground
Air pollution is the accumulation of hazardous substances into the atmosphere that danger human
life and other living matter.
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Some of the main contributors to air pollution are:
á Automobile emissions
á Tobacco smoke
á aombustion of coal
á Acid rain
á [oise pollution from cars and construction
á Power plants
á ½anufacturing buildings
á Large ships
á Paint fumes
á Aerosol sprays
á cildfires
á [uclear weapons
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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. ere are some other ways to prevent air pollution:
á aarpool or join a ride share with friends and coworkers
á Ôon·t smoke
á Îeep your car maintenance up-to-date
á If you have to drive, do your errands at one time
á Ôon·t buy products that come in aerosol spray cans
á Avoid using lighter fluid when barbecuing outside
á chen you drive accelerate slowly and use cruise control
á Always replace your car·s air filter
á Dse a push or electric lawnmower rather than a gas-powered one
á Ôon·t use harsh chemical cleaners that can emit fumes
á Inspect your gas appliances and heaters regularly
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cater pollution is the introduction of chemical, biological and physical matter into large bodies of
water that degrade the quality of life that lives in it and consumes it.
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Some of the main contributors to water pollution are:
á ëactories
á èefineries
á caste treatment facilities
á ½ining
á Pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers
á uman sewage
á xil spills
á ëailing septic systems
á Soap from washing your car
á xil and antifreeze leaking from cars
á ousehold chemicals
á Animal waste
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The best way to prevent water pollution is to not throw trash and other harmful chemicals into
our water supplies. ere are a few more ways you can prevent water pollution:
á cash your car far away from any stormwater drains
á Ôon·t throw trash, chemicals or solvents into sewer drains
á Inspect your septic system every 3-5 years
á Avoid using pesticides and fertilizers that can run off into water systems
á Sweep your driveway instead of hosing it down
á Always pump your waste-holding tanks on your boat
á Dse non-toxic cleaning materials
á alean up oil and other liquid spills with kitty litter and sweet them up
á Ôon·t wash paint brushes in the sink