Our environment includes everything around us — and pollution can harm it in different ways. Tap a type of pollution to learn its causes and effects.
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Our environment is everything around us — both natural and man-made. It includes the air, water, land, plants, and animals (the natural environment), as well as buildings, roads, and machines that people have built (the man-made environment).
Caused by smoke from vehicles, factories, and burning waste, making air unsafe to breathe.
Caused by dumping waste, chemicals, and sewage into rivers, lakes, and oceans.
Caused by littering, dumping garbage, and using too many chemicals on soil.
Caused by loud traffic, machinery, and construction that disturbs people and animals.
Polluted air and water can cause breathing problems, illnesses, and make it unsafe for people and animals to drink water or breathe easily.
Pollution can harm plants and animals, damage habitats, and make soil less fertile for growing crops.
We can help protect the environment by following the 3 Rs: Reduce what we use, Reuse items instead of throwing them away, and Recycle materials like paper and plastic. Planting trees, saving water, and using less energy also help.
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