Article (pollution)

Pollution is a process of making the environment dirty, unhealthy and unsuitable for humans and animals to live. It is caused due to the release of both tangible and intangible contaminants. These can be released naturally or by humans themselves accidentally or deliberately. More than 200 million people are affected due to toxic pollutants. Due to pollution, there are few countries that have faced defected child birth and increase in mortality rate. Humans are regularly exposed to pollution when they inhale toxic air inside them. Pollution can be controlled, if not eliminated. Efforts such as promoting green environment, proper disposal of waste, etc are simple steps that lead to great emphasis on maintaining the order of environment. Preventive measures: Plant trees/cultivate garden to curb polluted air and release more oxygen. Switch off electricity-based equipments when not in use: lights, fans, machines, etc. Make high use of natural energy than electric energy: dry the clothes naturally. Use recyclable products, wherever possible. Avoid plastic bags and use paper bags. Avoid wastage of paper and use both the sides. Restrict usage of hazardous chemicals. Don’t overuse heaters and air conditioners. Use public transport to reduce noise, air and light pollution. Protect Mother Earth by not spilling oil, garbage, sewage water, etc at undesirable places. Stop burning of crackers during marriages, Diwali, etc. Don’t dispose off eatables, packaging in oceans, rivers, etc. Pollution disturbs our ecosystem and the balance in the environment. By following the above simple points, we all can restrict pollution at our own level. Each year millions of people die due to various diseases caused by pollution. The key to live a healthy life is to protect the environment from pollution. The increase in the pollution level over the years by human and natural causes has caused severe damage to the earth’s ecosystem. Lifestyle, habitat, etc everything is being adversely affected. Though natural causes cannot be stopped, but human beings’ accidental and deliberate actions can easily be stopped which surely will result in the control of pollution generation.