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Introduction, Pollution and Pollutants

Introduction Things around us make our environment. Living things get food, oxygen, water and other necessities of life from their environment. Environmental pollution is a big challenge to life.

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Kinds of Pollution

Kinds of Pollution Air, water and land are the parts of environment. Hence, pollution can be divided into following kinds: 1. Air pollution         &

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Effects of Pollution

Effects of Pollution 1. Air pollution causes diseases of throat, skin and eyes. Toxic air pollutants enter the human body with inhaled air and cause breathing difficulties, bronchitis and serious d

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Measures to Reduce Pollution

Measures to Reduce Pollution Following steps can be taken to reduce pollution: 1. Factories and industries should be shifted away from the cities; 2. Industrial wastes should be treated and m

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Biodegradable and Non-Biodegradable Materials

Biodegradable and Non-Biodegradable Materials Waste material or pollutants can be classified as biodegradable and nonbiodegradable. The materials which are naturally decomposed into simpler substan

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Impact and Ways to Reduce the Impact of Non-Biodegradable Materials

Impact of Non-Biodegradable Materials on the Environment Non-biodegradable wastes never decompose and remain as pollutants. Non-biodegradable pesticides and other toxic chemicals may cause diseases

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