Long-Term Effects of Pollution

Any dangerous, toxic, or otherwise harmful substance spewed into the environment is considered pollution. Pollution can be as simple as a few trash bags on the highway or as complex as dangerous emissions from coal power plants. Pollution has a wide range of long-term effects on humans and the environment.

1. 汚染

   • Chemical pollutants dumped into rivers and lakes can have incredibly damaging effects on the human population in addition to local wildlife. Water that is no longer safe to drink will result in humans being unable to inhabit the area until it can once again support life.魚は水中の化学物質のために死ぬ可能性があり、それらの危険と最終的な絶滅と、クマや鳥などのそれらに餌を与える動物の絶滅につながります。

   Global Warming

   • まだ熱く争われている主題ですが、多くの科学者は、温室ハウスのガスの高い排出量が地球の大気の中でより多くの熱を閉じ込めていることに同意しています。 This means temperatures around the world are increasing, leading to more intense tropical storms and the melting of the polar ice caps.氷の帽子が完全に溶けた場合、ホッキョクグマやペンギンなどの動物は絶滅し、沿岸の都市を水に沈めることができます。

   健康リスク

   • Scientific studies of areas with high air pollution have shown there is a direct correlation between some diseases and pollution.汚染の少ない地域と比較して死亡率の増加に加えて、汚染は先天性欠損症、喘息、呼吸器疾患に関連しています。 These diseases have far-reaching consequences on the human population as well as a city's ability to keep citizens productive and healthy. Some forms of pollution have been known to cause genetic disorders that can be passed on from generation to generation.

   Odds of a Solution

   • Pollution is a problem that effects every person on Earth; however, not every nation is taking the issue seriously. The longer pollution is allowed to run rampant across the planet, the more difficult it will be to completely repair the problem.オゾン層の穴の疑いを含む汚染によって引き起こされるいくつかの問題は、修復することはできず、状況に対処しない場合にのみ悪化するでしょう。 The decreased odds of being able to fully restore the environment is one of the most important parts of the pollution problem.