“EVIL” IMPACTS OF POLLUTION

“EVIL” IMPACTS OF POLLUTION.

“EVIL” IMPACTS OF POLLUTION.

Man is polluting the environment intentionally and ignorantly. The undesirable change in the quality of air, water and soil may be called as pollution. It harms the health and life of humanity. Pollution is one of the evils brought about by the growth of science and technology. Man is responsible for polluting all the components of nature by adding impurities to them.

Pollutingourbreath : Air is essential for our life. We breathe in oxygen from air. Our health depends on the quality of air we breathe. Factories and industries let out smoke. Toxic gases found in the smoke pollute the air. The intake of polluted air causes diseases like lung cancer, asthma and nervous disorders. Due to this pollution the ozone layer gets depleted. It results in the entry of harmful ultraviolet radiation into the earth causing diseases like skin cancer.

Contaminating the elixir : No life is possible without water. Pure drinking water is necessary for the healthy survival of humanity. Water gets polluted when toxic and acidic wastes are disposed off into it. This will contaminate the water. This contaminated water helps the growth of disease causing germs. These pathogenic germs will cause diseases such as jaundice, typhoid, cholera, dysenteryetc.

Impairingthepeace: Noise pollution is another menace. A loud unpleasant sound that causes discomfort is called noise. We experience the noise during the festivals, political functions, etc. People who are exposed to excessive noise may suffer from hearing impairment. Noise pollution also causes peptic ulcer, psychological tension and nervousness.

Maltreating the land:Land pollution is caused by the accumulation of non-degradable pollutants such as plastics, polythene bags etc. These materials cover the soil surface in the due course of time, the soil becomes rigid and loses its fertility. Polythene bags have been banned in many cities recently. The excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides has their impact on human beings.

Control measures :Thefirstandforemoststep is to create awareness about the harmful effects of pollution. Factories should adopt strict pollution control measures. Use of non-conventional energy sources such as solar energy and wind energy should be encouraged. Bio-fertilizers should be used in agriculture. Deforestation should totally be stopped. Green plants are to be cultivated around the industries. This will ensure not only the reduction of noise pollution but also render fresh air.

Unless some measures are taken to control pollution as its source, the pollutants will certainly pose as a hazard to human health or threaten the efficiency of agricultural production. By controlling pollution, we can breathe pure air, drink pure water and live in a noise-free environment forever. Pollution – free environment is the best legacy that we can hand down to posterity.

“Let us promise not to pollute

       Nature will give us her salute. “

WRITTEN BY.,

NITHYA SREE.,

I B.A ENGLISH LITT.,,

KG CAS.,

COIMBATORE.,