Contaminacion Industrial (Ingles)

Industrial Pollution and Waste
* Industrial pollution is pollution which can be directly linked with industry, in contrast to other pollution sources. This form of pollution is one of the leadingcauses of pollution worldwide; in the United States, for example, the Environmental Protective Agency estimates that up to 50% of the nation's pollution is caused by industry. Because of its size andscope, industrial pollution is a serious problem for the entire planet, especially in nations which are rapidly industrializing, like China.
* Pollutants given off by various industries andfactories are often considered to be one of the prime factors contributing to air, water and soil pollution. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), it has been estimated that industrialpollution is responsible for almost 50 percent of the pollution present in the United States. There are various wide-ranging effects, as well as serious consequences, of industrial pollution on theecological balance of the atmosphere.
* Pollution has negative effects on human health. The effects will depend on the type of pollutant and how it is delivered. Solid waste, such as garbage or otherwaste that is thrown in to a landfill, can result in both air and water pollution. Industrial pollution can include air, water or radiation. Regardless of the type of pollution, its effects on peopleare almost always negative.
* Air pollution is a serious environmental condition, which affects all living things, including plants, animals and humans. Sometimes the effects of air pollution areobvious, such as smog in the sky. Other times, the effect is subtle, for instance, depletion of the ozone layer. Inform your kids about the harmful effects of pollution on animals and other livingthings with these easy-to-understand concepts and ideas.
* The level of pollution in the water supply is directly related to the level of pollution in the air. Airborne pollutants to do not...