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Pollution is one of the biggest problems on the planet and the most dangerous, as it destroys the Earth and its original nature, ends up destroying ourselves. POLLUTION Help! I can´t Breathe!

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Pollution is one of the biggest problems on the planet and the most dangerous, as it destroys the Earth and its original nature,

ends up destroying ourselves.

POLLUTION

Help!

I can´t

Breathe!

PollutionWater

LightAir

Land

Noise

Water PollutionSOURCESInsecticides, pesticides, chemicals, industrial residues, oil spill , CAUSEDiseases (cholera and dysentery)

Air pollutionSOURCESCarbon monoxide from automobile and manufactures. CAUSEIncreased smog, acid rain, global warming , diseases (asthma, cardiovascular diseases, changes in lung function, and death. )

Land pollution SOURCESDangerous residues and waste water spills, unsustainable agricultural practices, pesticides, ining, deforestation CAUSELoss of wildlife habitat, water and soil erosion and desertification.

Light pollutionSOURCESOutdoor lights that emit light upwards or sideways.CAUSENocturnal animals and birds, marine species such as turtles. In humans: insomnia, migraine and depression

Noise pollutionSOURCESNoise from motor vehicles, sirens of emergency services, alarms, factory machinery, office equipment, power tools, dogs barking, speakers.CAUSEAggression, hearing loss, stress, sleep disorders, many psychological problems. Also in animals (predator detection.)

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