Environmental pollution is definitely a serious threat for the entire world in this age of

development and industrialization. The pollution levels in developed cities are rising
at an alarming pace. Environmental protection is the need of the hour, and countries
across the world are working on developing technologies, and imposing certain
restrictions to reduce or control this grave problem. There have been many summits
at the international level between executives and ministers of different nations, to
discuss and plan strategies for reducing of all kinds of pollution.

Air Pollution
The disturbances caused to the composition of the air due to contamination of the
atmosphere by human activities is known as air pollution. Release of poisonous
gases in the atmosphere because of vehicles, construction activities, volcanic
eruptions, smoke from industries, etc., are major causes of air pollution. It can cause
serious health problems, and hence, it is becomes important to have strict rules and
regulations to control the contamination of air. Mass education about the ill effects of
air pollution can help to reduce it.

Water Pollution
The degradation and contamination of water by harmful chemicals and waste matter
is termed as water pollution. Chemical factories and manufacturing plants have
caused excessive dumping of chemical waste into water bodies, rendering the water
useless for human needs. Consumption of such water can be harmful for the public
health. Though there are laws regarding water pollution, much needs to be done in
this regard, to maintain environmental balance and beauty.

Noise pollution
Any kind of undesirable and loud noise, which can be disturbing for human beings,
as well as for other animals, and causes health hazards, is known as noise pollution.
This problem is caused mainly due to the noise of airplanes, automobiles, machinery,
construction activities, crowds, etc. This can be especially dangerous for patients in
critical conditions. Declaring silence zones at appropriate places, and proper
implementation of the rules can help to lower the adverse effects of noise pollution
greatly.

Soil Pollution
Contamination of the soil or land because of improper or incorrect agricultural
techniques, dumping of chemical wastes by factories and industries, etc., are some
of the sources of soil pollution. Deforestation in huge amounts is also equally
responsible for soil pollution. Certain mining activities are also believed to cause this
problem.