Pollution in the USA
- by 2geeks
Noise pollution
The term “noise pollution” refers to the harm caused by excessive levels of background noise on the environment. Natural disasters such as volcanoes can also have an impact on noise pollution.
It is generally accepted that any sound that exceeds 85 decibels is harmful. In addition, the length of time that a person is exposed has an effect on their health. An aeroplane taking off emits about 15o decibels, compared to 60 decibels for an average conversation. This means that noise pollution is easier to spot than other forms of pollution.
Among the many causes of excessive noise pollution are
- Noises associated with heavy machinery, mills, factories, and the like.
- Noises made by automobiles, planes, and other modes of transportation.
- The sound of building work is being done.
- Events that take place in the community (loudspeakers, firecrackers, etc.)
- Noises made around the house (such as mixers, TV, washing machines, etc.)
Urbanization and industrialization have led to an increase in noise pollution. Noise pollution can lead to a variety of negative outcomes, including:
- loss of hearing
- Tinnitus
- Anxiety and insomnia
- High blood pressure (high BP)
- Problems with information flow
An Environmental Pollutant
An environmental pollutant is one that has been introduced into the environment in an unintended manner. Pollutants are substances that are harmful to the environment. Volcanic ash, for example, can be a natural pollutant. Trash and runoff from factories can also be a source of these. As a result, the quality of our atmosphere, water, and land is harmed.
Pollution is created by a large number of everyday items. Pollutants are emitted into the environment when a car’s exhaust system runs. The air is contaminated when coal is burned to generate electricity. Industries and households produce waste but also sewage that really can pollute the land & water. Insecticides and weedkillers, both of which are chemical poisons, can contaminate waterways as well as harm wildlife.
One-celled microorganisms to blue whales all depend on Earth’s air and water supply. Pollution of these resources threatens all life on Earth.
Pollution is a worldwide issue. Urban areas are typically more polluted than rural areas, but even in remote locations where no one lives, pollution can spread. The Antarctic ice sheet has been found to contain pesticides and other chemicals. The Garbage Patch is a massive accumulation of micro plastic particles in the middle of a northern Pacific Ocean.
Pollution is carried by air and water currents. Pollutants from the sea are carried by ocean currents as well as migrating fish. A nuclear reactor’s unintentional release of radioactive material can be dispersed around the world by the wind. There is a flow of pollution from a production plant in one country to another.
Tourists to Big Bend Nature Reserve in Texas, the United States, used to be able to see for up to 180 miles from across vast landscape. Visitors to Horseshoe Bend in Texas and Chihuahua, Mexico, can now only see 50 kilometres in the distance because of pollution from coal-burning power stations in both states (30 miles).
Air pollution, water contamination, as well as land pollution are the three primary sources of environmental degradation.
Noise pollution The term “noise pollution” refers to the harm caused by excessive levels of background noise on the environment. Natural disasters such as volcanoes can also have an impact on noise pollution. It is generally accepted that any sound that exceeds 85 decibels is harmful. In addition, the length of time that a person…
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