Working group. Find environmental issue.
Assignment :
Environmental issue ?-What is environmental issue
-type of environmental issue (10 example)
-choose 5 type of environmental and explain about that
write in : 700 words
put on : Blog
deadline : 11/6/2013
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Many people now know about the slump
of environmental. The mass media often
bring news of aspects of environmental degradation, and there are also
individuals expressed about the environmental solution in the media. Among the
things that need attention include pollution situation in big cities, traffic
jams, haze, flash flooding, water pollution, air pollution, noise pollution,
global warming, Thermal pollution, personal pollution and landslides. In
addition, uncontrolled deforestation and extinction of many species of flora
and fauna are also given attention. Development is very important for the
progress of a country. But that development does not take into account or not
balanced with the ability of the environment will definitely lead to the
concept of continuous development cannot be realized. As a result not only of
this generation only encounter problem but future generations will inherit the
problems created at this time and there arose a variety of issues and problems
of environmental quality is deteriorating and exacerbated. (Eyu Ghim Siang,
2011)
Type
of pollution;
Air Pollution
Air
pollution is defined as any contamination of the atmosphere that disturbs the
natural composition and chemistry of the air. This can be in the form of
particulate matter such as dust or excessive gases like carbon dioxide or other
vapors that cannot be effectively removed through natural cycles, such as the
carbon cycle or the nitrogen cycle. Air
pollution comes from a wide variety of sources. Some of the most excessive
sources include vehicle or manufacturing exhaust, forest fires, volcanic
eruptions, dry soil erosion and other natural sources. Building construction or
demolition depending on the concentration of air pollutants, several effects
can be noticed. Smog increases, higher rain acidity, crop depletion from inadequate
oxygen, and higher rates of asthma. Many scientists believe that global warming
is also related to increased air pollution. (Mellissa mayntz, 2006)
Global Warming
Global
Warming is any increase in the average temperature of the earth’s surface. This
increase may be caused by natural occurrences within the earth’s atmosphere or
by manmade influences. Global warming is caused by an increase in greenhouse
gases occur naturally within the atmosphere at levels that are not detrimental
to the environment. The earth does an outstanding job of balancing each of its
processes in order to keep everything in check. However, when mankind’s efforts
to improve life interfere, the balance interrupted. (Mellissa mayntz, 2006)
Noise Pollution
Noise
pollution refers to undesirable levels of noises caused by the human activity
that disrupt the standard of living in the affected area. Noise pollution can
come from traffic jam, Airports, railroads, manufacturing plants, construction
or demolition, concerts, Some noise pollution may be temporary while other
sources are more permanent. Effects may include hearing loss, wildlife
disturbances and a general degradation of lifestyle. (Mellissa mayntz, 2006)
Water pollution
Water
pollution involves any contaminated water, whether from chemical, particulate,
or bacterial matter that degrades the water’s quality and purity. Water
pollution can occur in oceans, rivers, lakes, and underground reservoirs, and
as different water sources flow together the pollution can spread. Causes of
water pollution include increased sediment from soil erosion, improper waste
disposal and littering, leaching of soil pollution into water supplies, organic
material decay in water supplies. The effects of water pollution include
decreasing the quantity of drinkable water available, lowering water supplies
for crop irrigation, and impacting fish and wildlife populations that require
water of certain purity for survival. (Mellissa mayntz, 2006)
Thermal Pollution
Thermal
pollution is excess heat that creates undesirable effects over long periods of
time. The earth has a natural thermal cycle, but excessive temperature
increases can be considered a rate type of pollution with long term effects.
Many types of thermal pollution are confined to areas near their source, but
multiple sources can have wider impacts over a greater geographic area. Thermal
pollution may be caused by power plants, urban sprawl, Air pollution particulates
that trap heat, deforestation, loss of temperature moderating water supplies.
As temperatures increase, mild climatic changes may be observed, and wildlife
populations may be unable to recover from swift changes. (Mellissa mayntz,
2006)
Country already has many legal
provisions concerning the environment which if enforced fully capable of
dealing with environmental problems that arise now. But enforcement is still
not fully able to run as many weaknesses and constraints that exist. In this regard,
the government should take into account these factors and instead formulate and
pass legislation that new environment. In addition, the private sector and the
public should also play a greater role in easing the burden of the government
and not expect the government alone to handle the environmental issues that
arise. Solving environmental problems is not legal as through formal and
informal education should be intensified and involved all levels of society to
a planned development can be achieved effectively. (Eyu Ghim Siang, 2011)
Bibliography
Eyu Ghim Siang (2011) Environmental Issues. Available at:
http://www.agc.gov.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1024:isu-isu-alam-sekitar&catid=71:admin%20ag&Itemid=93&lang=en.html
(Accessed: 11.6.2013).
Melissa Mayntz (2006) Environmental Issues. Available at:
http://greenliving.lovetoknow.com/Types_of_Pollution.html (Accessed: 11.6.2011)
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