Highlights
Environmental pollution is contamination of air, water and land from man-made waste. Pollution leads to depletion of the ozone layer, global warming and climate change. Air pollution is the release of chemicals and particles into the atmosphere. Water pollution includes surface runoff, leakage into groundwater, liquid spills, wastewater discharge and littering. If toxins are spilled on the ground or if an underground storage tank leaks, soil can become contaminated. Well known contaminants include herbicides and pesticides. Toxic waste is waste material, often in chemical form, which pollutes the natural environment and contaminates groundwater.
Other types of pollution include ocean...
Other types of pollution include ocean...
Environmental pollution is contamination of air, water and land from man-made waste. Pollution leads to depletion of the ozone layer, global warming and climate change. Air pollution is the release of chemicals and particles into the atmosphere. Water pollution includes surface runoff, leakage into groundwater, liquid spills, wastewater discharge and littering. If toxins are spilled on the ground or if an underground storage tank leaks, soil can become contaminated. Well known contaminants include herbicides and pesticides. Toxic waste is waste material, often in chemical form, which pollutes the natural environment and contaminates groundwater.
Other types of pollution include ocean pollution and noise pollution. Environmental pollution can have a deadly effect on humans and ecosystems. For example, cigarette smoke, including second-hand smoke, causes cancer, emphysema, stroke and heart attack. Drinking water can become contaminated by untreated sewage, rashes and skin problems occur due to oil spills, while excessive noise can cause hearing loss. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established in 1970 to put a limit on the amount of pollutants in the air. Congress passed the Clean Air Act in 1963, the Noise Control Act in 1972 and the Clean Water Act in 1977. Pollution is a bigger concern in other parts of the world, especially developing countries. Time Magazine reported in 2007 that the most polluted spots in the world included China, India, Peru and Russia.
Other types of pollution include ocean pollution and noise pollution. Environmental pollution can have a deadly effect on humans and ecosystems. For example, cigarette smoke, including second-hand smoke, causes cancer, emphysema, stroke and heart attack. Drinking water can become contaminated by untreated sewage, rashes and skin problems occur due to oil spills, while excessive noise can cause hearing loss. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established in 1970 to put a limit on the amount of pollutants in the air. Congress passed the Clean Air Act in 1963, the Noise Control Act in 1972 and the Clean Water Act in 1977. Pollution is a bigger concern in other parts of the world, especially developing countries. Time Magazine reported in 2007 that the most polluted spots in the world included China, India, Peru and Russia.
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Pomona Freeway crash backs up traffic for hours
From the Associated PressMorning commuter traffic was tied up for 31/2 hours in the Diamond Bar area because of a westbound Pomona Freeway crash involving three cars and a big-rig hauling animal fat. California Highway Patrol Officer Anthony Martin says three lanes of state...Tags: Transportation Accidents, Road Transportation, Diamond Bar, Environmental Cleanup, Transportation
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Va. puts plan on hold
A Virginia plan to better monitor the fishing of Chesapeake Bay blue crabs by tagging crab pots is on hold because of expected state spending cuts. The governors of Maryland and Virginia agreed in April to take steps to reduce by one-third the number...Tags: Fishing, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), State Budgets, Regulatory Policy and Organizations, Water Pollution
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Aquaculture boosts the state's economy
I appreciate The Baltimore Sun's support for aquaculture and recognition of the important role that the shellfish industry plays in improving water quality in our treasured Chesapeake Bay ("Moneymaking on the half-shell," editorial, Aug. 24). Maryland'...Tags: Agriculture, Food Industry, Water Pollution, Agricultural Research and Technology, Chesapeake Bay
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Community Notes
Grandparents As Parents, a support group for grandparents raising their grandchildren, will meet from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. The discussion topic is "Helping Your Child Succeed in School." Free...Tags: Emergency Planning, National Great Blacks in Wax Museum, Employees, Charity, Water Pollution
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Ethanol plant wins DEQ approval
A proposed ethanol plant for Hopewell is poised to win approval from Virginia regulators. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality on Thursday will grant Osage Bio Energy LLC an air permit the suburban Richmond company needs to begin...Tags: Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Ethanol, Richmond (Richmond, Virginia)
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Let's clear up sisters' skin squabble
Sentinel ColumnistQuestion: My sister and I are arguing over something really trivial, but we'd like an answer all the same. She says hot, humid weather makes skin greasy and dirty and causes acne and blackheads. She says the solution is to give your face a good soapy...Tags: Natural Science, Max Factor Jr., Neiman Marcus, Physiology, Clothing and Textiles Industry
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Water rules revision taking longer than expected
Associated Press WriterRevised water quality rules intended to protect Indiana's waters from pollution are taking longer than expected to draft and likely won't be finalized until mid-2009, the state's top environmental official said Wednesday. Thomas Easterly, the...Tags: Pollution, Economic Policy, Water, Water Pollution, Rivers
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Makeover Nice, But Pond Needs Deeper Solution
Congratulations to the University of Connecticut for giving Mirror Lake, its campus centerpiece, an underwater haircut and lake liposuction treatment. Tom Callahan, the administrator in charge, has done a superb job in his new role as beauty consultant....Tags: Colleges and Universities, Water Pollution, Rivers, Bodies of Water, Michael Young
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Clouding the bond issue
Preparing an environmental bond referendum for voters shouldn't be a polluted process. But the Nassau County Legislature is running the risk of making toxic its third initiative to preserve diminishing open space and clean water. In 2004 and 2006, Nassau...Tags: Political Candidates, Elections, Referenda, Water Pollution
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Song, natural beauty draw visitors to Suwannee
Associated PressFANNING SPRINGS, Fla.—Drawn by an old familiar song, growing numbers of travelers are seeking out the tea-colored waters of the Suwannee River. And galvanized by the song, environmentalists and legislators are fighting to keep the stream unspoiled...Tags: Gainesville, Laws, Water Restrictions, Chris Brown, Academic Progress
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Macy's to pay nearly $50G to settle EPA disposal case
Macy's Retail Holdings Inc. has agreed to pay nearly $50,000 to settle a federal agency's claim that the retailer improperly disposed of lightbulbs with hazardous materials at two stores, including its Roosevelt Field location. The U.S. Environmental...Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Authority, Environmental Politics, Environmental Cleanup, Macy's
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Help State's Businesses
Maybe Connecticut Light & Power Co. needs a lesson in fiscal discipline. But by shortchanging energy-efficiency programs this spring, the state Department of Public Utility Control taught hundreds of Connecticut businesses that the state can't be trusted....Tags: Prices, Connecticut Light & Power Company, Energy Saving, Global Warming, Commodity Markets
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