Contrasting Environmental Issues

sources of air pollution

domestic devices, vehicles, industry, fires

particulate pollution, suspended in air, sources

volcanic dust, dust storms, sea spray, burning wood or fossil fuels, industrial processes

particulate pollution effects

health issues - respiratory problems, cardiovascular diseases, cancer

reduces visibility, produces acid rain, contributes to climate change

water pollution occurs through discharge of waste water from

industrial effluent, domestic uses, runoff from roads etc, agricultural discharge, leachates

urban dereliction causes

deindustrialisation, decentralisation, natural decay, social changes, lack of inward investment

problems with dereliction

graffiti, crime, vandalism, spread of disease through vermin, spread of invasive species, visual pollution