In 10-15 lines critically discuss 5 ways in which the pollution as the environmental problem impacts on the community.provide relevent sources to support your claim
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What is "The pollution?" does your text specify the subject or will any pollutant suffice?
To critically discuss the impact of pollution on the community, I will provide five important ways in which it affects our environment:
1. Air Pollution: The emission of harmful pollutants into the atmosphere by industries, vehicles, and power plants leads to respiratory diseases, such as asthma and cancer. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is responsible for around 7 million premature deaths each year.
2. Water Pollution: Industrial waste, sewage, and agricultural runoff contaminate water bodies, affecting aquatic life and making water resources unsafe for consumption. This can lead to waterborne diseases like cholera and dysentery. The United Nations estimates that contaminated water kills over 1.8 million people annually.
3. Soil Pollution: The release of toxic chemicals and heavy metals from industries and improper waste disposal contaminates soil, affecting crop productivity and food safety. These pollutants can gradually enter the food chain, leading to health issues in humans and animals. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) states that soil pollution affects one-third of the world's soil.
4. Climate Change: Pollution, particularly the emission of greenhouse gases, contributes to global warming, leading to rising temperatures, altered rainfall patterns, and increased natural disasters. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports that climate change impacts human health, food security, water availability, and overall socio-economic development.
5. Noise Pollution: The excessive noise caused by industrial activities, traffic, and construction affects community well-being, leading to health problems, including stress, sleep disturbances, and hearing loss. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that noise pollution is a growing concern and negatively impacts human health and productivity.
Sources:
1. World Health Organization (WHO) air pollution data: https://www.who.int/health-topics/air-pollution#tab=tab_1
2. UN Water report on water pollution: https://waterunites-ca.org/water-pollution/#:~:text=Contaminated%20water%20kills%20over%201.8,people%20globally%2C%20says%20the%20UN
3. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report on soil pollution: http://www.fao.org/soils-portal/soil-pollution/en/
4. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports on climate change impacts: https://www.ipcc.ch/
5. World Health Organization (WHO) fact sheet on noise pollution: https://www.who.int/health-topics/noise-pollution#tab=tab_1