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Air Pollution

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The presence of harmful substances like gases and particulate matter in the atmosphere due to human activities.

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Vehicle emissions

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Pollutants released from cars, trucks, and buses.

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Industrial emissions

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Pollutants released by factories, including sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and nitrogen oxides (NOₓ).

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Combustion of fossil fuels

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The burning of coal, oil, and natural gas, especially in power plants.

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Health impacts of air pollution

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Includes chronic respiratory diseases, cardiovascular problems, and increased mortality rates.

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Environmental impacts of air pollution

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Contributes to global warming, acid rain, and ecosystem disruption.

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Water Pollution

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The contamination of water bodies due to pollutants.

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Industrial discharge

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Wastewater and chemicals released by factories into water bodies.

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Agricultural runoff

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Fertilizers and pesticides washed away into water systems.

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Sewage

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Untreated or partially treated human waste discharged into water sources.

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Health impacts of water pollution

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Includes waterborne diseases like cholera and dysentery.

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Soil Pollution

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Degradation of soil quality due to harmful chemicals.

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Pesticides and fertilizers

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Chemicals used in agriculture that contaminate the soil and water.

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Industrial waste

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Toxic materials improperly disposed of from manufacturing processes.

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Health impacts of soil pollution

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Accumulation of toxic substances in food, impacting human health.

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Noise Pollution

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Harmful or excessive sound disrupting human health and natural environments.

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Transportation noise

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Sound generated from vehicles like cars and airplanes.

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Health impacts of noise pollution

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Includes hearing loss, stress, and sleep disturbances.

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Light Pollution

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Disruption of natural light patterns due to excessive artificial light.

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Streetlights

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Unshielded lights in urban areas contributing to light pollution.

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Thermal Pollution

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Elevated temperatures in water bodies due to industrial processes.

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Sources of thermal pollution

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Power plants that return heated water to rivers or lakes.

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Health impacts of thermal pollution

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Reduced oxygen levels in water harmful to aquatic life.

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Radioactive Pollution

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Release of radioactive materials into the environment.

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Sources of radioactive pollution
Accidental leaks from nuclear power plants.
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Health impacts of radioactive pollution
Radiation exposure can lead to cancer and genetic mutations.
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Plastic Pollution
Accumulation of plastic products in the environment.
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Sources of plastic pollution
Single-use plastics and microplastics in ecosystems.
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Health impacts of plastic pollution
Microplastics can enter the food chain and affect human health.
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Chemical Pollution
Release of harmful chemicals into air, water, and soil.
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Sources of chemical pollution
Agricultural runoff and industrial chemicals.
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Health impacts of chemical pollution
Long-term exposure can cause cancers and neurological disorders.
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Agricultural Pollution
Pollution caused by the use of agricultural chemicals and livestock waste.
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Livestock waste
Manure from animal farming contaminating soil and water.
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Environmental impacts of agricultural pollution
Eutrophication of water bodies and soil degradation.
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Mitigation strategies for pollution
Require regulation, sustainable practices, and pollution control innovations.
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The presence of harmful substances like gases and particulate matter in the atmosphere due to human activities.
Air Pollution
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Pollutants released from cars, trucks, and buses.
Vehicle emissions
39
Pollutants released by factories, including sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and nitrogen oxides (NOₓ).
Industrial emissions
40
The burning of coal, oil, and natural gas, especially in power plants.
Combustion of fossil fuels
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Includes chronic respiratory diseases, cardiovascular problems, and increased mortality rates.
Health impacts of air pollution
42
Contributes to global warming, acid rain, and ecosystem disruption.
Environmental impacts of air pollution
43
The contamination of water bodies due to pollutants.
Water Pollution
44
Wastewater and chemicals released by factories into water bodies.
Industrial discharge
45
Fertilizers and pesticides washed away into water systems.
Agricultural runoff
46
Untreated or partially treated human waste discharged into water sources.
Sewage
47
Includes waterborne diseases like cholera and dysentery.
Health impacts of water pollution
48
Degradation of soil quality due to harmful chemicals.
Soil Pollution
49
Chemicals used in agriculture that contaminate the soil and water.
Pesticides and fertilizers
50
Toxic materials improperly disposed of from manufacturing processes.
Industrial waste
51
Accumulation of toxic substances in food, impacting human health.
Health impacts of soil pollution
52
Harmful or excessive sound disrupting human health and natural environments.
Noise Pollution
53
Sound generated from vehicles like cars and airplanes.
Transportation noise
54
Includes hearing loss, stress, and sleep disturbances.
Health impacts of noise pollution
55
Disruption of natural light patterns due to excessive artificial light.
Light Pollution
56
Unshielded lights in urban areas contributing to light pollution.
Streetlights
57
Elevated temperatures in water bodies due to industrial processes.
Thermal Pollution
58
Power plants that return heated water to rivers or lakes.
Sources of thermal pollution
59
Reduced oxygen levels in water harmful to aquatic life.
Health impacts of thermal pollution
60
Release of radioactive materials into the environment.
Radioactive Pollution
61
Accidental leaks from nuclear power plants.
Sources of radioactive pollution
62
Radiation exposure can lead to cancer and genetic mutations.
Health impacts of radioactive pollution
63
Accumulation of plastic products in the environment.
Plastic Pollution
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Single-use plastics and microplastics in ecosystems.
Sources of plastic pollution
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Microplastics can enter the food chain and affect human health.
Health impacts of plastic pollution
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Release of harmful chemicals into air, water, and soil.
Chemical Pollution
67
Agricultural runoff and industrial chemicals.
Sources of chemical pollution
68
Long-term exposure can cause cancers and neurological disorders.
Health impacts of chemical pollution
69
Pollution caused by the use of agricultural chemicals and livestock waste.
Agricultural Pollution
70
Manure from animal farming contaminating soil and water.
Livestock waste
71
Eutrophication of water bodies and soil degradation.
Environmental impacts of agricultural pollution
72
Require regulation, sustainable practices, and pollution control innovations.
Mitigation strategies for pollution

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