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Pollution is now a common place term, that our ears are attuned to. We hear about the various forms of  pollution  and read about it through the mass media. Air pollution is one such form that refers to the contamination of the air, irrespective of indoors or outside. A physical, biological or chemical alteration to the air in the atmosphere can be termed as pollution. It occurs when any harmful gases, dust, smoke enters into the atmosphere and makes it difficult for plants, animals and humans to survive as the air becomes dirty. Air pollution can further be classified into two sections- Visible air pollution and invisible air pollution. Another way of looking at Air pollution could be any substance that holds the potential to hinder the atmosphere or the well being of the living beings surviving in it. The sustainment of all things living is due to a combination of gases that collectively form the atmosphere; the imbalance caused by the increase or decrease of the percent...

Pollution is the process of making land, water, air or other parts of the environment dirty and unsafe or unsuitable to use. This can be done through the introduction of a contaminant into a natural environment, but the contaminant doesn't need to be tangible. Things as simple as light, sound and temperature can be considered pollutants when introduced artificially into an environment.  Toxic pollution affects more than 200 million people worldwide, according to  Pure Earth , a non-profit environmental organization. In some of the world’s worst polluted places, babies are born with birth defects, children have lost 30 to 40 IQ points, and life expectancy may be as low as 45 years because of cancers and other diseases. Read on to find out more about specific types of pollution. Land pollution Land can become polluted by household garbage and by industrial waste. In 2010, Americans produced about 250 million tons (226.8 million kilograms) of garbage, consist...

Pollution  is the introduction of  contaminants  into the natural environment that cause adverse change. [1]  Pollution can take the form of  chemical substances  or  energy , such as noise, heat or light.  Pollutants , the components of pollution, can be either foreign substances/energies or naturally occurring contaminants. Pollution is often classed as  point source  or nonpoint source pollution . Ancient cultures Air pollution  has always accompanied civilizations. Pollution started from prehistoric times when man created the first fires. According to a 1983 article in the journal  Science, " soot  found on ceilings of prehistoric caves provides ample evidence of the high levels of pollution that was associated with inadequate ventilation of open fires." [2]  Metal  forging appears to be a key turning point in the creation of significant air pollution levels outside the home. Core samples of glaciers in...

Every time we drive to school, use our heater or air conditioner, clean our windows, or even style our hair, we make choices that affect air pollution. These steps, as well as many others, are things we  all  can do to help reduce air pollution. Conserve energy – remember to turn off lights, computers, and electric appliances when not in use. Use energy efficient light bulbs and appliances. Participate in your local utility’s energy conservation programs. Limit driving by carpooling, using public transportation, biking and walking. Combine errands for fewer trips. Keep your automobile well tuned and maintained. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on routine maintenance, such as changing the oil and filters, and checking tire pressure and wheel alignment. Avoid excessive idling of your automobile. Use electric or hand-powered lawn care equipment. Be careful not to spill gasoline when filling up your car or gasoline powered lawn and garden equipme...

1. ­ Pay attention to how you use  water . The little things can make a big difference. Every time you turn off the water while you're brushing your teeth, you're doing something good. Got a  leaky toilet ? You might be wasting 200 gallons of water a day [source:  EPA ]. Try drinking tap water instead of  bottled water , so you aren't wasting all that packaging as well. Wash your clothes in cold water when  2.  Leave your car at home. If you can stay off the road just two days a week, you'll reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an average of 1,590 pounds per year [source:  EPA ]. Combine your errands -- hit the post office, grocery store and shoe repair place in one trip. It will save you  gas  and time. 3.  Walk or ride your  bike  to work, school and anywhere you can. You can reduce greenhouse gases while burning some calories  and improving your health. If you can't walk or bike, use  mass transit  or carp...

Do you think of your empty soda cans and food cans as a natural resource? They are. Americans currently discard about 2.7 million tons of aluminum each year. Of that, about 50 percent is recycled. Apart from the economic impact, the environmental savings of recycling metal are enormous. Recycling steel and tin cans, for example, saves 74% of the energy used to produce them. ALUMINUM CANS On average, Americans drink one beverage from an aluminum can every day.But we recycle just over 49% of the cans we use. Since the cans are 100% recyclable, we could drastically reduce the energy needed to produce brand new cans simply by recycling our empties. An aluminum can is able to be returned to the shelf, as a new can, as quickly as 60 days after it's put into your recycling container. Coast-to-coast, there are about 10,000 locations that buy aluminum, making it easy for Americans to redeem their used beverage cans for cash. In fact, recycling aluminum cans is a $1 billion/year...

1.Embrace natural light.  Open up your curtains and let the sun shine in! Using natural light whenever possible instead of relying on artificial light can greatly reduce the amount of electricity you use during the day. [1]  The same is true whether you work in an office or spend your days in your house. Exposure to natural light also increases happiness, [2] , giving you an even greater incentive to raise the blinds. Try to arrange your workspace so that natural light floods your desk. Keep the overhead lights off when possible. When you need extra lighting, use a low-powered desk lamp instead. Buy curtains or blinds in a light shade. They will still allow light to come through, but also provide privacy when you need it. 2 Change your bulbs.  Replacing regular incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent (CFL) or LED bulbs is a big energy saver. Incandescent bulbs release 98% of their consumed energy through heat, while CFL and LED bulbs are much ...