Pollution is the release of harmful substances in the environment resulting in imbalances that can affect both living and non living things. One of the major sources of these substances is the manufacturing industry. Pollution from industry affects the air, water and soil. This can impact negatively on the economic and physical well being of inhabitants of the affected areas.
Some of the gases that are hazardous to health and environment are ozone, sulphur dioxide, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. Industrial air pollution is created when these harmful gases are released into the atmosphere. The overall temperature of the earth is increased when greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane are emitted, thus resulting in global warming.
The increase in the level of diseases such as cholera, dengue fever and malaria has been attributed to global warming. Rivers and oceans have had unexpected changes in their levels. The weather pattern is also affected by this phenomenon. Acid rain is formed from sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide which are industrial gases.
Acid rain affects physical structures such as buildings and sculptures, particularly those that contain limestone and marble. It lowers the pH of water which in turn is detrimental to aquatic life. It also damages the surface of leaves thus affecting the rate of photosynthesis. Acid rain also cause the leaching of minerals from the soil.
Effluents such as acid, oil, pesticide, toxic metals, hot water, alkalies and fertilizer when discharged into water bodies by industries is referred to as industrial water pollution. The domestic water sources will be reduced as a result of the contamination of fresh water. Marine life will be adversely affected, likewise economic and leisurely activities such as fishing and swimming. The consumption of food from this source would be unhealthy.
Some of the causes of industrial soil pollution are the leaking of oil or radioactive waste from underground storage tanks, improper disposal of waste oils, sludge and metals such as chromium and lead. The industrial contamination of soil can have serious consequences for the ecosystem. Significant chemical changes in the soil can adversely affect organism living in the soil to the extent where the existence of certain species may be endangered.
Globally emphasis is being placed on reducing the amount of harmful waste that is caused by pollution from industry, as this sector is among the major contributors to environmental contamination. Adopting proper waste management procedure and installation of more modern emission control mechanisms on equipment that discharge harmful wastes may assist in this regard. The regulating authorities may seek to ensure that laws and regulations relating to the emission of harmful substances are closely monitored and updated as necessary.
Some of the gases that are hazardous to health and environment are ozone, sulphur dioxide, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. Industrial air pollution is created when these harmful gases are released into the atmosphere. The overall temperature of the earth is increased when greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane are emitted, thus resulting in global warming.
The increase in the level of diseases such as cholera, dengue fever and malaria has been attributed to global warming. Rivers and oceans have had unexpected changes in their levels. The weather pattern is also affected by this phenomenon. Acid rain is formed from sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide which are industrial gases.
Acid rain affects physical structures such as buildings and sculptures, particularly those that contain limestone and marble. It lowers the pH of water which in turn is detrimental to aquatic life. It also damages the surface of leaves thus affecting the rate of photosynthesis. Acid rain also cause the leaching of minerals from the soil.
Effluents such as acid, oil, pesticide, toxic metals, hot water, alkalies and fertilizer when discharged into water bodies by industries is referred to as industrial water pollution. The domestic water sources will be reduced as a result of the contamination of fresh water. Marine life will be adversely affected, likewise economic and leisurely activities such as fishing and swimming. The consumption of food from this source would be unhealthy.
Some of the causes of industrial soil pollution are the leaking of oil or radioactive waste from underground storage tanks, improper disposal of waste oils, sludge and metals such as chromium and lead. The industrial contamination of soil can have serious consequences for the ecosystem. Significant chemical changes in the soil can adversely affect organism living in the soil to the extent where the existence of certain species may be endangered.
Globally emphasis is being placed on reducing the amount of harmful waste that is caused by pollution from industry, as this sector is among the major contributors to environmental contamination. Adopting proper waste management procedure and installation of more modern emission control mechanisms on equipment that discharge harmful wastes may assist in this regard. The regulating authorities may seek to ensure that laws and regulations relating to the emission of harmful substances are closely monitored and updated as necessary.
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