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Pollutionupdated January 2010 |
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Pollution on our Earth effects several essential aspects: Air + water + food + all living beings Pollutants are emitted in completely different ways, all pollutants harm living organisms! Air pollution is mainly emitted though the exhaust of motor vehicles, the combustion of fossil fuels, the burning of coal and oil. Most of the pollution from coal burning on Earth comes from the production of electricity. Water pollution is the result of industrial waste, environmental accidents and greed for money. All societies know that pollution is harmful and a serious problem for Earth but generally people are self centered. Everybody needs to contribute to prevention. Many small steps can make a big difference! People every where on Earth should obey laws, laws that protect their families, their neighbors, their friends. Government involvement is key to regulating toxins, building waste systems and protecting air and waters. Responsible behavior of the individual can make all the changes needed. |
Air pollution
Air quality
Water pollution
Water contamination
Land pollution
Food quality
Dioxins in water, air + food
Pollution factsPollution hurts every living being on Earth!Humans are the biggest producers of pollution Pollution will shorten our life Pollution is causing many illnesses Pollution can lead to extinction of many.. |
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In cities are 3 main sources of pollutants: 1) Transportation mainly automobiles, trucks, buses 2) Burning in stationary sources, including residential, commercial, and industrial heating and cooling 3) Coal-burning power plants and trash incinerators In some states even trash-barrel-burning is lawful .. Motor vehicles produce high levels of carbon monoxides (CO) and a major source of hydrocarbons (HC) and nitrogen oxides (NOx). Burning in stationary sources is the dominant source of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and dioxins - 1 millionth of an ounce will kill a human! Power plants emit about 90% of the sulfur dioxide and 57% of the nitrogen oxides in the US. Chlorofluorocarbons CFC's, also known as Freons, are greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. Photochemical air pollution is commonly referred to as "smog". Smog is causing Asthma, lung cancer heart disease and harms the grow-up process of our children.  We explain what Climate change means to you Click on the button  Land pollutionLand Pollution is the degradation of earth's land surfaces. Human activities are the main factor and their misuse of land resources. Haphazard disposal of urban and industrial wastes, exploitation of minerals, and improper use of soil by inadequate agricultural practices are a few factors. Urbanization and industrialization are major causes of land pollution. There are different ways we can handle our wastes, there are different ways to develop sub divisions, there are better ways to harvest minerals - we just have to think about our impact - if you need help - send us an email. The Industrial Revolution set a series of events into motion which destroyed natural habitats and polluted the environment, causing diseases in both humans, animals and plants. The use of pesticides to kill pests and all other insects lead to the endangerment of all life on Earth.  If you like Butterflies, don't use pesticides It will kill them. Always think, before you use chemicals. When a pesticide can kill a bug, it can kill you too - most of the time, it is only a question of the amount you are using. Scientists have proved, that even small amount of chemicals will harm humans, often not immediately, but in coming years. All pesticides are dangerous to human beings and cause additionally soil contamination and water contamination. Pesticides are the chemical used for spaying to the crop. It kills the insects near by the crop which affects the crop. Farmers all over Earth have the highest cancer rate. A very big drawback of the pesticide is that after a certain period of time the fertility of land goes away and often bugs get resistant. Chemical pollutionHerbicides are used to kill weeds. Herbicides derived from trinitrophenol (2:4 D and 2:4:5 T) have the impurity dioxin, which is very toxic and causes fatality even in low concentrations. A millionth of a gram can kill many humans. It also causes spontaneous abortions, hemorrhaging and cancer. Agent Orange (50% 2:4:5 T) was used as a defoliant in Vietnam. Eleven million gallons were used and children born since then to American soldiers who served in this conflict, have shown increased physical and mental disabilities. It affects the head of the sperm and the chromosomes inside it.When you compare the DNA of a plant with the DNA of a human, you will immediately see, why Herbicides kill humans so easily. |
Every person can help and make a difference! Work with us to keep Earth beautiful! Better in-depth knowledge helps us preserve and not destroy Earth - as we know it - A good environmental education helps us to understand and to deal with coming changes and challenges. |
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Marine pollution is mostly land based. The pollution often comes from agricultural runoff and wind blown debris. Many potentially toxic chemicals adhere to tiny particles which are then taken up by plankton and benthos animals, most of which are either deposit or filter feeders. In this way, the toxins are concentrated upward within ocean food chains. Many particles combine chemically in a manner highly depletive of oxygen, causing estuaries to become anoxic. When pesticides are incorporated into the marine ecosystem, they quickly become absorbed into marine food webs. Once in the food webs, these pesticides can cause mutations, as well as diseases, which are harmful to humans as well as the entire food web. Toxic metals are also introduced into marine food webs. These causes a change to tissue matter, biochemistry, behavior, reproduction, and suppress growth in marine life. Often animal feeds are produced from sea life - so marine toxins are transferred to land animals, and appear later in meat and dairy products - then eaten by humans. |
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JOIN US!! Help us to build a better future! Bear Springs Blossom Nature Conservation members are informed humans, who show responsibility for the next generation!    What do we do? We inform people how to live in Harmony with Nature We explain what we can do to reduce pollution We explain what we can do to reduce global warming. We explain how to handle climate change. Together we can build a better future for the next generation with healthy water and air, healthy food, and responsible use of natural resources! Nature Conservation is essential to secure a safe future! We have only this one little planet EARTH to live on! Let's take care of it, save it for the next generation. Become a member Start with ONE Dollar a month! You can send us your questions by email learn ONLINE. Learn whenever you have the time!! Phone: 830 460 0814  Smog = air pollution over Los Angeles |
Light pollutionon Earth causes many problems for many animals and for humans. burning fossil fuels = air pollution, more energy consumption produces more air pollution, more water pollution and light pollution reduces the world natural resources for the next generation |
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60000 plastic bags are thrown away every day
endangering our rivers and creeks, endangering ocean animals and native wildlife Renewable energy is one way to produce less air pollution and less water contamination! HELPFUL Information WEB Links Bear Springs Blossom Nature- Birding Trails Virtual Nature Center Bexar Audubon San Antonio Wildflowers in Bandera County / TX Hill Country Texas Parks and Wildlife Audio Library Think about and see how wonderful our Earth was created... * * * Live in Harmony with Nature * * * Learn to understand Nature! © copyright by Peter Bonenberger president BSBNCG Inc. international charitable Non-Profit-organization Inc. *2002 - 2010* |
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