A simple term that we may hear, see, or even watch online and on the news on a frequent basis. This is a simple word that accurately captures the current global scenario. a single term that sums all the various activities we've undertaken over the years. Despite the fact that it is a simple term, the majority of us overlook it.
That is why we are here, to remind everyone that pollution is a serious problem. An environmental problem that will become irreversible if we do not act quickly. Earthopia is here to help you once again make the world a better place.
Pollution is defined as the introduction of any substance (solid, liquid, or gas) or form of energy (such as heat, sound, or radioactivity) into the environment at a pace quicker than it can be dispersed, diluted, decomposed, recycled, or stored in a harmless form. Air pollution, water pollution, and land pollution are the three main types of pollution, as defined by the environment. Noise pollution, light pollution, and plastic pollution are all issues that modern civilization is concerned about. Pollution can harm the environment and wildlife, as well as human health and well-being.
Land Pollution Status
In 2014, Americans generated approximately 258 million tons of solid waste, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency. Landfills collected 136 million tons of trash, little more than half of the total. Only 34% of the waste was composted or recycled. The Philippines, on the other hand, creates approximately 35,580 tons of rubbish every day, according to research. In urban areas, each individual generates 0.5 kg of waste per day, but in rural areas, each person generates 0.3 kg of garbage per day. Metro Manila is expected to generate 8,636 tons of trash per day, or 0.7 kilogram per person per day, due to its more modern lifestyle. Home garbage accounts for 74% of total waste in the Philippines.
Water Pollution Status
WEPA estimates that the effects of water pollution cost the Philippines $1.3 billion per year. The government continues to try to clean up the mess by imposing fines on polluters and imposing environmental charges, but many issues remain. Furthermore, according to government monitoring statistics, up to 58 percent of groundwater tested was coliform-contaminated, and water-borne sources were responsible for around one-third of illnesses recorded over a five-year period. Meanwhile, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that 44 percent of stream miles, 64 percent of lakes, and 30 percent of bay and estuarine areas are unfit for fishing or swimming. Furthermore, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) estimates that 80 percent of pollution in the marine environment comes from land sources such as runoff.
Air Pollution Status
According to World Health Organization research published in 2018, the Philippines had 45.3 air pollution-related fatalities per 100,000 inhabitants. After China's 81.5 pollution-related deaths and Mongolia's 48.8 deaths per 100,000 people, it was the third highest in the world, and it appeared to be getting worse. The Philippines was ranked 57th out of 98 nations in IQAir's "World's most polluted countries" before the lockdown, with PM2.5 levels averaging 17.6 micrograms per cubic meter (g/m3) in 2019, up from 14.6 g/m3 in 2018.
Pollution, in general, is an example of an environmental crisis that must be addressed properly. According to these data, our careless acts polluted our own world. It also warns us that we must move quickly to reduce the effects of the problem.
“That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”
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