Protection of the Environment
- Created by: tsalomroberts
- Created on: 01-11-20 21:36
Business activity that damages the environment
Mining
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Huge quantities of the earth are extracted from the earth
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Rocks are crushed and release harmful chemicals
Power Generations
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When it’s produced by burning fossil fuels
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Harmful environmental impacts like water dirtying, and and leave of radioactive materials
Chemical Processing
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Some refineries release hazardous air pollutants. Can cause cancer and other health problems
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Release volatile organic compound (VOC) into the air
Agriculture
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Use of pesticide and fertilizers.
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Fertilizers after rainfall can pollute water
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Deforestation contributes to global warming
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Water pollution
Construction
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Produces more waste material than any other industry
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Waste ends up in landfill sites
Activities like…
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Land clearing
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Operation of diesel engines
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Demolition
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Burning of toxic materials
Ways to businesses damage the environment
Visual Pollution
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Something physical looks unattractive
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Like giant advertising signs
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And also litter on the street
Noise Pollution
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Excessive noise that causes disturbance to everyday life
Examples are
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Jet…
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