Earth at risk: Pollution

Air pollution; Water pollution; Noise pollution; Soil pollution Types of pollution: Air pollution; Water pollution; Noise pollution; Soil pollution

Air pollution: Effects Average IQ down 5 points; 5 million environmentally- caused deaths among children PER YEAR (WHO) and… excessive health care costs;

Air pollution: Effects 50% of all deaths – environmental factors; Smog kills more people than do car accidents; Extreme reduction in visibility (dimming)

Air pollution: Effects Cooking 3 hours per day= smoking 2 packets of cigarettes daily (indoor air pollution)

And… ...We are having the Statue of Liberty deteriorating due to acid rains

Air pollution: What have we done wrong? Big cars (pretty environmentally- hostile, aren't they?)

Air pollution: What have we done wrong? Hair sprays & deodorants; Paper and battery manufacturing, metal smelting; Underfunding of R&D

Air pollution:We can still tackle it Stricter regulation; Transition to cleaner burning fuels and renewable sources of energy; Cap & trade system

Water pollution: effects 90% of rivers and lakes are polluted; Water scarcity violent clashes over water supply; Frequent outbreaks of cholera and typhoid

Water pollution: Major causes

Water pollution: what can be done? Better sewage treatment; Beach monitoring programs; Water conservation; Stopping deforestation; Reduction in pollution from oil and petroleum liquids;