Causes of Industrial Pollution

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Air Pollution

  • Carbon Dioxide is produced by power stations, factories and road vehicles etc. which use fossil fuels.
  • Burning fossil fuels can cause acid rain.
  • This kills trees and fish. Also causes Climate Change.
  • This leads to Global Warming.
  • The Smoke cause breathing problems for us.Image result for industrial pollution (http://pollutionpollution.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/07TH_AIR_POLLUTION_886689f.jpg)
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Water Pollution

  • Waste materials from factories can escape into rivers and lakes.
  • Power stations use water for cooling.
  • If this warm water is returned into the lakes as warm water it can kill fish.
  • At sea oil tankers spill it causes the wildlife to die.Related image (http://sp.beritasatu.com/media/images/original/20110429110109265.jpg)
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Visual Pollution

  • Few factories look attractive.
  • Large industries like oil refining and steelworks take up large amounts of land.
  • Some dump their waste material which is unsightly, dangerous, poisonous and even radioactive.
  • When factories close, the land may be left derelict(empty).Image result for oil refining
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Environmental Pollution

  • By using large ares of land, industry can destroy vegetation and wildlife habitats.
  • Quarries in National Parks and oil refineries and power stations on attractive coastlines can spoil the scenery.Related image (http://legal-planet.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Smokestacks_1600.jpg?w=640)
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Smell Pollution

  • Some industries such as:
  • plastics
  • chemicals
  • woodchips
  • give off very unpleasant smells.Image result for smell pollution (http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/your-environment/~/media/Images/Your%20env/Odour/EPADay61490_500x298.jpg?mh=300&mw=500)
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Noise Pollution

  • Lorries going to and from factories
  • Heavy machinery within factories
  • Deliberate explosions in quarries
  • All create noise for poeple living nearby.Image result for noise pollution (http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/eb/Prevent-Noise-Pollution-Step-6.jpg/aid307796-728px-Prevent-Noise-Pollution-Step-6.jpg)
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How can we reduce Industrial Pollution? 1st Way.

  • By Education:
  • As more people become aware of the dangers of pollution, more pressure can be put on industry and governments to prevent further pollution.
  • Results have been more encouraging but it's impossible to solve all problems at once.
  • Likewise, it's impossible to clean up pollution overnight.Image result for education (http://provesthome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Top-10-Reasons-Why-Education-Is-Important-1.jpg)
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How can we reduce Industrial Pollution? 2nd Way.

  • Spend more money on preventing pollution:
  • Not all governements or industries have the money/desire to spend what little money they have on preventing pollution.
  • Factories/Power Stations producing energy can reduce the amount of smoke/gases. Which means a drop in profits.Image result for english money
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