Pollution

What is pollution?

Pollution is the contamination by a chemical or other agent that renders part of the environment unfit for intended or desired use. These uses also and very importantly include all wildlife and ecological requirements to sustain life in all its natural forms.

Causes

Pollution is usually caused by human actions, but can also be the consequence of natural disasters.

Consequences

Among the most serious consequences of pollution can be highlighted: the destruction of the ozone layer, acid rain, the increase of the greenhouse gases and smog.

Solutions to fight it:

- Reducing the emissions of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere

- The use of filters in the chimneys of factories
- The promotion of alternative energy, clean or non-pollutant
- The elimination of the use of CFCs
- The use of “clean” technologies.
- Recycling
- The reuse of certain products, for example the use of glass bottles instead of disposable plastic
- The reduction in the use of certain products more pollutants, such as plastic.

Posted by: Ana Rita Fragoeiro