We all contribute to the pollution of our environment. We use up resources like water and fuels, produce waste like carbon dioxide (CO2
with smoke, fumes and litter. If everyone made an effort to reduce pollution, the whole planet would benefit in the long term. There are different types of pollution.
Water pollution ) and sewage and pollute the air and water
Pollution is any harmful addition to the environment.
Causes
• Toxic factory waste including chemicals • Farm waste like leaching or seepage of fertilisers, insecticides and slurry
• Domestic waste like seepage from sewage and waste water • Oil spills and illegally dumped rubbish • Vegetation, dirt and bacteria from the natural environment
Effects
• Causes algal bloom, which uses up oxygen in water and destroys aquatic life
• Looks and smells horrible • Kills fish and marine life • Harms our tourist and fishing industries • Leaves water unsafe to drink
Steps
towards change
• Use green/organic cleaning products and detergents • Safely dispose of all household chemicals • Limit our use of artificial fertilisers and pesticides • Be more aware of how we dispose of waste and do not litter The government need to: • Monitor factory and farm waste • Construct more efficient sewage treatment systems • Have heavy penalties for illegal disposal
