SS7G10 The student will discuss environmental issues across Southern and Eastern Asia. a.  Describe the causes and effects of pollution on the Yangtze and Ganges Rivers. b.  Describe the causes and effects of air pollution and flooding in India and China.

What is pollution? Pollution is the introduction of a contaminant into the environment. (www.greenstudentu.com/encyclopedia/pollution) Types of pollution include: Water Air Soil (http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science- environmental/articles/15650.aspx)

Pollution of the Yangtze River Causes include – Sewage runoff Industrial runoff Agricultural runoff (http://wwf.panda.org/about_our_earth/about_freshwater/fres hwater_problems/river_decline/10_rivers_risk/yangtze/yangtze _threats/) http://factsanddetails.com/china.php?itemid=391 http://www.evergladeshub.com/nature/Pgen.htm

Pollution of the Yangtze River Effects include – Dead zones Lack of drinkable water Deformities in animals Multiple health issues (http://factsanddetails.com/china.php?itemid=391#3301) http://laowaiblog.com/pollution-in-china/ http://en.mercopress.com/2009/12/04/china-attacks-water-pollution-and-plans-massive-investments http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URLriIJASV8

Pollution of the Ganges River Causes include – Industrial runoff Human waste Human pollution (trash) Bodies (http://www.all-about-india.com/Ganges-River-Pollution.html) http://www.medindia.net/news/Most-Polluted-Sacred-River-Ganges-Causes-Concern-64158-1.htm http://green.kompasiana.com/polusi/2012/06/28/di-india-air-sungai-gangga-suci-tapi-kotor-473028.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wb_yDBmRgmU#at=12

https://confluence. furman https://confluence.furman.edu:8443/display/GGY230F10/Lake+and+Sea+Pollution http://www.all-about-india.com/Ganges-River-Pollution.html

Pollution of the Ganges Effects include – Health issues Death Lack of drinkable water Negative impact on economy http://www.all-about-india.com/India-Ganges-River.html

Air Pollution in India Causes – Effects – Transportation Industry Household pollution Coal power stations Large population Effects – Death (over 2million/year) Lung cancer Lung infections chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

http://www.all-about-india.com/India-Air-pollution.html http://www.backpacking-tips-asia.com/environmental-issues-in-india.html#.UhEpBm1XNhE http://www.thecuttingedgenews.com/index.php?article=11805

Air Pollution in China Causes – Effects – Rapid economic growth Burning coal Population growth Transportation Respiratory disease Lung cancer Asthma Brown cloud Acid rain http://www.goldmansachs.com/our-thinking/focus-on/clean-technology-and-renewables/schwartz/index.html?cid=PS_01_46_06_00_00_02_01

http://econews.com.au/news-to-sustain-our-world/china%E2%80%99s-56bn-air-pollution-crackdown/ http://www.inautonews.com/total-number-of-cars-in-china-hits-240m-as-air-quality-reaches-hazardous-levels#.UhE1v21XNhE

http://www.easterbrook.ca/pmu199/?p=482

Flooding in India and China Causes – Effects – Typhoons Monsoons Tropical Storms Urban development Human Oversight Damage to property Loss of property Diseases Death Economic toll Landslides http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/07/21/china.floods.three.gorges.dam/index.html http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/23/world/asia/india-floods

http://www. cleveland. com/world/index http://www.cleveland.com/world/index.ssf/2010/08/thousands_missing_in_landslide.html http://english.sina.com/china/p/2012/0625/480306.html http://www.indiamike.com/india/uttarakhand-f135/massive-flooding-in-uttarakhand-june-2013-a-t198165/3/