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POLLUTION
WATER SOIL
POLLUTION POLLUTION
AIR POLLUTION
Air pollution is the introduction into
the atmosphere of chemicals, particulate matter,
or biological materials that cause discomfort, disease,
or death to humans, damage other living organisms
such as food crops, or damage the natural environment
or built environment .
Smoke from chimneys, automobile exhaust, burning of
fossil fuels and forest fires result in air pollution
Some of the most important air pollutants are sulfur
dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, ozone,
volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and airborne
particles, with radioactive pollutants probably among
the most destructive ones (specifically when produced
by nuclear explosions).
GANGA POLLUTION
MUMBAI’S MITHI
RIVER
SOIL POLLUTION
Soil contamination or soil pollution is caused by the presence
of xenobiotic (human-made) chemicals or other alteration in
the natural soil environment. It is typically caused by industrial
activity, agricultural chemicals, or improper disposal of waste.
The most common chemicals involved are
petroleum hydrocarbons, polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons
(such as naphthalene and benzo(a)pyrene),solvents,
pesticides, lead, and other heavy metals. Contamination is
correlated with the degree of industrialization and intensity of
chemical usage.
Soil contamination can be caused by:
Corrosion of underground storage
tanks (including piping used to transmit the
contents)
Application of pesticides and fertilizers
Mining
Oil and fuel dumping
Disposal of coal ash
Leaching from landfills
Direct discharge of industrial wastes to the soil
Drainage of contaminated surface water into the
soil
Mining coal pollutes the environment