Public Health & Safety

There are various types or sub categories of pollution, including air, water and land pollution. Land pollution occurs when contaminants directly affect the ground surface. Causes of land...

NIGER DELTA, home to 20 million people and 40 different ethnic groups, this floodplain makes up 7.5% of Nigeria's total land mass. It is often called THE LAND OF MONEY. Niger Delta is the largest...

Indoor air pollution is caused by high levels of contaminants that become trapped indoors because of poor ventilation. Some sources of contamination include asbestos from building materials, lead...

Installing a proper storm water treatment system is one of the important measures businesses, individuals and cities can take to improve the quality of public and private water sources. Treatment...

Any plan to prevent the damaging effects of air pollution needs endeavors designed for every person who pollutes, so each one can reduce their contribution to unhealthy air and ozone depletion. At...

City planners, especially those on coastal regions or close to major water sources, are using remote sensing to mitigate and prevent the effects of land pollution. Quite often, land pollution...

Water pollution is one of the most serious environmental concerns in the world today. Millions of human beings as well as various ecosystems are reeling under the deadly effect of pollution in the...

Noise is all around us, but that doesn't mean we should just placidly accept unhealthy and unsafe levels of noise. Exposure to loud or constant noises can contribute to or cause hearing loss or a...

Streetlights are increasingly implemented for safety and crime reduction. The resulting light pollution, however, presents unsettling consequences. Ecological light pollution alters the natural...

Indoor air pollution from cooking is a serious problem in the developing world, especially for women and children. According to the World Health Organization, indoor air pollution causes one death...

Indoor air pollutants increase the risk of asthma, allergic reactions and various diseases and are found inside many homes, offices and schools. "High pollutant concentrations can remain in the...

Before listing causes, it's important that there be a proper, working definition of just what soil pollution is, and what it isn't. Generally, soil pollution is defined as the addition of...

Soil is the foundation of the world's ecosystems. Healthy soil supports life. Unfortunately, an increase in pollution has had terrible effects on our soil. Soil supplies the Earth with food by...

Lung diseases such as respiratory tract infections, asthma and lung cancer commonly are caused by air pollution. The American Lung Association (ALA) claims that lung disease is the third leading...

The debate over how modern society's pollution emissions will effect tomorrow's world is hard to ignore. The long lag time between pollution and measurable results combined with unpredictable...

A pollutant is any substance that, when added to the environment, has a negative impact on the environment and the organisms that depend on it for survival. Five types of pollution include water...

Urban sprawl is the uncontrolled expansion of cities and their suburbs to rural areas. It is an occurrence that has several drastic consequences.

Consumers who have experienced a fire or recently restored a house may want to get rid of the odor left over by using an ozone generator. Many ozone generator manufacturers claim that ozone is not...

Environmental health issues are hazards that affect the health and well-being of a community. A few examples are radon, pesticides in food and water and air pollution. These issues are linked to...

According to the Environmental Protection Agency website, air pollution is caused by sources like factories, power plants, dry cleaners, cars and even wildfires. Air pollution occurs when toxins...

Soil pollution and it's effects on health have caused for concern for many, including the US Environmental Protection Agency. The effects of soil pollution vary depending on the type of...

Nausea, indigestion, upset stomach, diarrhea. Sounds like a job for Pepto-Bismal! And the residents of Morrison, WI., surely wish these symptoms, which recently laid them low, along with...

Pollution is defined as the introduction of toxic and potentially harmful substances into the environment. Pollution can outright harm or kill plant and animal species. For example, pesticides...

Water pollution is a growing problem. There are many stories in the media of big oil spills in the ocean, and/or companies dumping harmful chemicals into lakes or streams, but there are also...

Incineration does not get rid of unwanted material, but only releases the material into the air as smoke. Smoke is made up of particulate matter and gases, and carries many different types of...

Soil pollution is defined as the phenomenon of addition of various harmful chemicals, salts, microorganisms and other toxic substances into the top layer of the soil. Such addition often decreases...

A wrapper from a fast food restaurant blows across the street. Over time, this wrapper flips and turns until it stops next to a building. Over time, dirt and plant matter accumulate to bury this...

Pollutants in the air cause health defects ranging from unnoticeable chemical and biological changes to trouble breathing and coughing. The ill effects of air pollution primarily attack the...

Breathing in toxins can cause lung cancer, which kills more than 150,000 people in the United States every year--the leading cause of death due to cancer. Although lung cancer is treatable, most...

Indoor air quality can affect the health of humans and animals. Indoor air pollution is one of the many health hazards that can be controlled by controlling the materials and chemicals that come...

Pollution can come from many sources, and it has a variety of effects. Depending on the scope of the pollution and the potency of the pollutant, the damage caused by pollution can range from minor...

Global warming is an issue that has caught the attention of environmentalists, governments and the media alike in recent times. Development and industrialization have given mankind today a life of...

Human progression has brought many environmental problems along with it. Due to greater numbers of human beings on the planet, the level of environmental danger has risen significantly. There are...

Air pollution problems are something that we all need to be concerned about. As you may or may not know we can all help in our own little way. Once united in the stand against air pollution we...

Mother nature has been tormented by chemicals and pollution. We as humans should show our respect to the planet we live on. Giving back to mother nature can be done in so many simple ways. It will...

The level of pollution in the water supply is directly related to the level of pollution in the air. Airborne pollutants to do not disintegrate, they remain the same or undergo chemical alteration...

Indoor candle burning does pose a pollution hazard. The seriousness of the pollution is based on the specific chemicals involved in the internal wick structure and the candle's wax composition,...

Over the last decade there have been a number of reports from press organizations around the world stating that the fumes given off by cooking with gas may have a harmful effect on human lung...

Pollution has negative effects on human health. The effects will depend on the type of pollutant and how it is delivered. Solid waste, such as garbage or other waste that is thrown in to a...

Primarily caused by industrial contamination, land pollution is a global problem. Becoming aware of the many ways that land becomes polluted, and recognizing the harmful effects of land pollution,...

Soil pollution, also commonly referred to as soil contamination, is defined as a phenomenon characterized by the loss of structural and biological properties by the soil layers as a result of...

Although the primary ingredient in cigarettes seems to be natural tobacco, a number of natural and synthetic chemicals are added to cigarettes to make them more appealing to smokers. According to...

Pollutants given off by various industries and factories are often considered to be one of the prime factors contributing to air, water and soil pollution. According to the Environmental...

Offshore drilling is a practice that has lent itself the way of life we have shaped for ourselves. It has proven itself to be effective in what it accomplishes. The money put into the process has...

Many companies produce pollution in the course of their business. When those materials pollute another property, that is considered damage. Standard general liability policies excluded pollution...

Air pollution is mainly due to the burning of fossil fuels. Large amounts of carbon dioxide and harmful molecules are released into the atmosphere, which affects ecosystems, plant life and...

Soil pollution is the addition of toxic and harmful chemicals, salts, microorganisms and radioactive elements to the soil layer. These substances decrease soil fertility by reducing its mineral...

Air pollution, both indoor and outdoor, is a contributing factor to lung disease. "Lung disease claims close to 335,000 lives in America every year and is the third leading cause of death in the...