1. Earth at risk:
Pollution

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. Water pollution: Major causes

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