1. Environment Degradation : Environment is the first casualty for increase in pollution weather in air or water. The increase in the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere leads to smog which can restrict sunlight from reaching the earth. Thus, preventing plants in the process of photosynthesis. Gases like Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide can cause acid rain. Water pollution in terms of Oil spill may lead to death of several wildlife species.
2.
Human Health : The
decrease in quality of air leads to several respiratory problems including
asthma or lung cancer. Chest pain, congestion, throat inflammation,
cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease are some of diseases that can
be causes by air pollution. Water pollution occurs due to contamination of
water and may pose skin related problems including skin irritations and rashes.
Similarly, Noise pollution leads to hearing loss, stress and sleep disturbance.
3.
Global Warming :
The emission of greenhouse gases particularly CO2 is leading to global
warming. Every other day new industries are being set up, new vehicles come on
roads and trees are cut to make way for new homes. All of them, in direct or
indirect way lead to increase in CO2 in the environment. The increase in CO2
leads to melting of polar ice caps which increases the sea level and pose
danger for the people living near coastal areas.
4.
Ozone Layer Depletion:
Ozone layer is the thin shield high up in the sky that stops
ultra violet rays from reaching the earth. As a result of human activities,
chemicals, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), were released int to the
atmosphere which contributed to the depletion of ozone layer.
5.
Infertile Land : Due to
constant use of insecticides and pesticides, the soil may become infertile.
Plants may not be able to grow properly. Various forms of chemicals produced
from industrial waste is released into the flowing water which also affects the
quality of soil.
Pollution
not only affect humans by destroying their respiratory, cardiovascular and
neurological systems; it also affects the nature, plants, fruits, vegetables,
rivers, ponds, forests, animals, etc, on which they are highly dependent for
survival. It is crucial to control pollution as the nature, wildlife and human
life are precious gifts to the mankind.