what kind of pollution do you see in these pictures? - air pollution what are the causes? -car...

POLLUTION &

RECYCLING

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL

CONERNS

What kind of pollution do you see in these pictures?

- air pollutionWhat are the causes?- car exhaust fumes- industries or factories- smog (smoke + fog)- excessive carbon monoxideWhat are the effects?- global warming- breathing disorders: allergies,

asma- cancers (lung, skin)

Pollution

Pollution What kind of pollution do you see in these pictures?

- land pollutionWhat are the causes?- illegal rubbish dumping- industries or factories- toxic waste dumpingWhat are the effects?- skin cancer- poisonous food or food

contamination- food allergies

Pollution What kind of pollution do you see in these pictures?

- water pollutionWhat are the causes?- illegal rubbish dumping- industries or factories- illegal toxic waste dumping- oil spills (oil tank disasters)What are the effects?- skin cancer- marine life extinction- poisonous or contaminated

food

Pollution What kind of pollution do you see in these pictures?

- noise pollutionWhat are the causes?- too many automobiles- nearby airportsWhat are the effects?- sleeping disorders- stress- hearing problems

National Environmental ConcernsWhat are some of the

environmental concerns in your country and the causes and effects?

- deforestation- forest fires- landslides- floods- Illegal hunting- water & electricity waste

-What can you do to stop pollution and save the environment?

- What can you do to be more eco-friendly?

- Read the article- Make a list

-What could be done to save or protect the environment?-What has the government been doing to help the environment?- If you were the head of state, what would you do?