Pollution

OUR HOME IS GOING TO DESTROY

BE AWARE OF

LAND POLLUTION

LAND POLLUTION :-

Land pollution is the degradation of the Earth's land surface often caused by human activities and their misuse of land resources

THE DEFINATION SAYS

the degradation of the Earth's land

caused by human activities

misuse of land resources

CAUSES :-

1. Agricultural depletion of soil nutrientsthrough poor farming practices

2. Deforestation is removal of a stand of trees wherethe land is thereafterconverted to a non-forest use

3. Overgrazing occurs when plantsare exposed to intensive grazing for extended periods of time

4. Inappropriate irrigationand over drafting

5. By mineral exploitation 6. Indiscriminate disposalof urban waste

7. Soil contamination

The presence of chemicals in natural soil

Change the soil quality

Affects normal use of soil

Endangering public health and living environment

THE HUMAN RACE WILL BE THE CANCER OF THE PLANET -Julian Huxley

EFFECTS :-

1.Waste disposal site affects one's health2.Groundwater gets contaminated due to the

toxic chemicals3. Disturbs the balance of the ecosystem

Land pollution indirectly affects respiratory system of human beings. Breathing in polluted dust can result in number of health problems related to respiratory system.

Skin problems are often diagnosed due to land pollution. It is said that improper disposal of household wastes leads to allergic reactions.

Land pollution has been found as one of the leading causes for birth defects. Pregnant women living in unhealthy and dirty environment can incur breathing problems and a number diseases.

Land pollution has serious effect on wildlife. Flora and fauna which provides food and shelter to wildlife, are destroyed.

MEASURES TO CONTROL :-

1. Use environmentally safe products

2. Compost garden and kitchen waste

3. Recycle everything

WHEN WE HEAL THE EARTH, WE HEAL OURSELVES - David orr...