pollution

THE ENVIRONMENT

The environment is a balanced set of elements that encompasses nature, life, artificial elements, society and culture that exist in a given space and time.

The environment is made up of various components such as physical, chemical and biological, as well as social and cultural. These components, tangible and intangible, are related to each other and establish the characteristics and development of the life of a place.

Examples of these factors are animals, plants, humans, soil, air, water, climate, geology, cultural expressions, social and economic relations, employment, urban planning, armed confrontations,among others.

The human being is the living being that most intervenes in the environment, since it explores it, modifies it and makes use of its resources in order to achieve its general well-being.

However, human activity has negatively affected the environment, its natural resources are depleted, flora and fauna are extinguished, industrialization has increased levels of environmental pollution, population growth is continuous and natural resources are consumed by inordinate way.

(sacado de blog de nurtider)

THE POLLLUTION

Pollution is the presence or accumulation of substances in the environment that negatively affect the environment and living conditions, as well as the health or hygiene of living beings. With this meaning, the concept of environmental pollution is also often used.

Contamination is also called an alteration in a substance or a product, such as a food or a sample. For example: “Contamination of the samples forced scientists to collect new samples.

• The different types of contamination are:
• 
  
• Atmospheric or environmental pollution
• Water or water contamination
• Soil contamination
• Chemical contamination
• Radioactive pollution
• Thermal contamination
• Noise pollution
• Visual contamination

(credits)

RECOMENDATIONS

What you should not do:

--Do not throw garbage on the floor

--close the water tap when not in use

--not using too many appliances at the same time

--do not use the car to travel short distances

--don't leave the lights on at night

what you should do:

--helps plant and care for plants and trees

--recycle things and separate the trash

--save water at home

--use cycling and walking

--turn off lights and appliances when not in use

Always keep in mind the damage and help you can give to the planet, be aware of your actions and helps take care of your planet.