Nonpoint source pollution http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonpoint_source_pollution Muddy river Nonpoint source (NPS) pollution refers to both water and air pollution from diffuse sources. Nonpoint source water pollutionaffects a water body from sources
Point source pollution http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_source_pollution From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A point source of pollution is a single identifiable source of air, water, thermal, noiseor light pollution. A point source has negligible extent, distinguishing it from
Air pollution http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_pollution From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Air pollution is the introduction of particulates, biological molecules, or other harmful materials into the Earth’s atmosphere, possibly causing disease, death
By GROUNDVIEWS Аir pollution is the single greatest environmental risk to human health and one of the main avoidable causes of death and disease globally,
Global dimming https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_dimming From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dozens of fires burning on the surface (red dots) and a thick pall of smoke and haze
Watchdogs slam pollution deal http://www.iol.co.za/scitech/science/environment/watchdogs-slam-pollution-deal-1.1824131 By Tony Carnie Environmental watchdog groups have slammed the governments decision to exempt several Eskom power stations and heavy industries
What is air pollution? http://eschooltoday.com/pollution/air-pollution/what-is-air-pollution.html Air pollution (say: po-loo-shun) occurs when gases, dust particles, fumes (or smoke) or odour are introduced into the atmosphere in
Introduction: All about Ozone http://eschooltoday.com/ozone-depletion/ozone-information-for-children.html Like other environmental problems, Ozone Depletion is one that is very troubling, and rightly so, considered as a major environmental
South Africa: Johannesburg’s Appalling Air Quality – We Can’t Let Sasol and Eskom Off the Hook http://allafrica.com/stories/201408191058.html?viewall=1 Analysis By Glenn Ashton The air in the
Smog http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smog Smog in New York City as viewed from the World Trade Center in 1988 German road sign until 2008,Verkehrsverbot bei Smog (No traffic allowed in smog conditions) Smog is a type
These 6 Countries Produce Nearly 60 Percent Of Global Carbon Dioxide Emissions http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/05/a-handful-of-countries-co_n_6274064.html?cps=gravity By DINA CAPPIELLO Posted: 12/05/2014 4:17 am EST Updated: 12/05/2014 1:59 pm
Environmental impact of paint http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_impact_of_paint From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia An assortment of paints. The environmental impact of paint is diverse. Traditional painting materials and processes can have harmful
Incineration http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incineration From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Spittelau incineration plant in Vienna, Austria, designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser. SYSAV incineration plant in Malmö, Sweden, capable of handling 25 metric tons (28 short tons)
We’ve done the sums and can reveal: Air pollution causes 53 000 deaths a year in SA http://mg.co.za/article/2016-07-14-00-weve-done-the-sums-and-can-reveal-air-pollution-causes-53-000-deaths-a-year-in-sa Sipho Kings Air pollution kills 53 000
India air pollution ‘cutting crop yields by almost half’ http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/nov/03/india-air-pollution-cutting-crop-yields-by-almost-half Agriculture hit by both urban and rural pollution as wheat and rice yield decrease significantly,
South Africa: Johannesburg’s Appalling Air Quality – We Can’t Let Sasol and Eskom Off the Hook http://allafrica.com/stories/201408191058.html?viewall=1 Analysis By Glenn Ashton The air in the
Ozone depletion http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozone_depletion From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Image of the largest Antarctic ozone hole ever recorded (September 2006), over the Southern pole Ozone depletion describes two distinct
Playing in the shadow of asbestos mine dumps http://mg.co.za/article/2014-09-04-playing-in-the-shadow-of-asbestos-mine-dumps 05 Sep 2014 00:00Tina Weavind A ministry is caring for Swazi Aids orphans in the abandoned
South Africa’s coal-fired power stations carry heavy health costs https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2014/sep/09/south-africas-coal-fired-power-stations-carry-heavy-health-costs Kristy Siegfried, Tuesday 9 September 2014 In the settlement of Masakhane near the Duvha plant,
Indoor Air Pollution Worse Than Outdoor https://draxe.com/indoor-air-pollution-worse-than-outdoor/ According to the EPA, our indoor environment is two to five times more toxic than our outdoor environment, and
Sick building syndrome http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sick_Building_Syndrome From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sick building syndrome (SBS) is used to describe situations in which building occupants experience acute health and
What is Indoor Air Pollution? http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/causes-and-effects-of-indoor-air-pollution.php Many people, when they think of air pollution, they think about smog and car emissions. This is what is called outdoor air
10 Important Causes of Water Pollution: Tips for Prevention http://www.rajaha.com/causes-water-pollution-prevention/ Water makes an approximate of 71% of total mass of earth. Of this only 3.5%
Sadc water pollution http://www.controllingpollution.com/water-pollution-south-africa/ Water Pollution in South Africa The pollution of rivers, lakes and acquifers from domestic and industrial wastewater discharges, mining runoff, agro-chemicals
Water pollution From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_pollution Raw sewage and industrial waste in the New River as it passes from Mexicali to Calexico, California Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies (e.g. lakes, rivers, oceans, aquifers and groundwater). This form
50 000 litres of sewage flow into SA’s rivers every second http://thegreentimes.co.za/50-000-litres-of-sewage-flow-into-sas-rivers-every-second/ By Sipho Kings. Source: Mail & Guardian, July 26, 2017 South Africa’s municipal sewage
Rivers of sewage: Solving South Africa’s wastewater treatment problem https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2021-05-12-rivers-of-sewage-solving-south-africas-wastewater-treatment-problem/ By Sandisiwe Shoba Solving South Africa’s wastewater treatment problem is no easy feat. As we now
Sewage https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sewage From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Raw sewage arriving at a sewage treatment plant in Syria Sewage is a water-carried waste, in solution or suspension, that is intended to be removed from
Sewage collection and disposal http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sewage_collection_and_disposal From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sewage collection and disposal systems transport through cities and other inhabited areas to sewage treatment
Chemical Industry Targets Kenya for Dumping Plastic, Chemical Waste https://ipen.org/news/chemical-industry-targets-kenya-dumping-plastic-chemical-waste Kenya has been a beacon for global efforts to reduce plastics. The country’s 2017 plastic bag
DTT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) – WWF fact sheet Chemical Characteristics: DDT is an organochlorine compound that persists in the environment and bioaccumulates in human and animal tissue. DDT
Mercury in fish From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_in_fish Nearby anthropogenic sources, such as coal burning and mining of iron, can contaminate water sources with methylmercury, which
Metal toxicity http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxic_metal From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Metal toxicity or metal poisoning is the toxic effect of certain metals in certain forms and doses on life. Some metals are toxic
Eutrophication http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eutrophication From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The eutrophication of the Potomac River is evident from the bright green water, caused by a dense bloom ofcyanobacteria. Eutrophication (Greek: eutrophia—healthy,
Managing Agricultural Waste http://12.000.scripts.mit.edu/mission2017/agriculture/ Background As the global population increases, the demand for food does as well. However, current agricultural practices damage the environment through
Thermal pollution http://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Environmental-health/Faqs/Thermal-pollution-20130312 News 24 – 28 August 2011 Thermal pollution is the change in the water temperatures of lakes, rivers, and oceans caused by
Thermal pollution From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_pollution The Brayton Point Power Station in Massachusetts discharges heated water to Mount Hope Bay.[1] Thermal pollution is the degradation of water quality by
What is Thermal Pollution? http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/causes-and-effects-of-thermal-pollution.php When someone thinks of pollution, the idea of thermal pollution often doesn’t come to mind. People will first think of things
Billions at stake as BP oil spill trial opens February 25 2013 at 09:27am By Heather Miller New Orleans – Billions of dollars will be
Oil spill From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil_spill Help after an oil spill Oil slick from the Montara oil spill in the Timor Sea, September 2009 An oil
Shell and Nigeria have failed on oil pollution clean-up, Amnesty says https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/aug/04/shell-nigeria-oil-pollution-clean-up-amnesty Three years on from UN study saying it will take 30 years to
http://www.buanewas.gov.za Posted – 11 Jun 2009 : 13:09:43________________________________________Mthatha — The Department of Water and Environmental Affairs has launched an investigation over the alleged polluted water
What is Bacterial Contamination? http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-bacterial-contamination.htm Bacterial contamination is a situation which occurs when bacteria end up in a location where they are not supposed to
Acid Rain (from National Geographic) http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/acid-rain-overview/ Acid rain describes any form of precipitation with high levels of nitric and sulfuric acids. It can also occur in
Acid rain https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acid_rain From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Processes involved in acid deposition (note that only SO2 and NOx play a significant role in acid rain). Acid
Acid Rain Effects http://www.thewaterpage.com/acid-rain-effects-environment.htm Acid rain is rain that contains nitric and sulfuric acid. Snow and fog can also contain nitric and sulfuric acid, and
Toxic Rain: The Effect of Acid Rain on the Environment http://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/green-science/toxic_rain_the_effect_of By: Samantha Jakuboski Two vacation places that I frequently visit all throughout the year are
The Real Cost of Gold Mining in South Africa https://www.environment.co.za/mining-2/acid-mine-drainage-cost-gold.html Informational Warning sign in three Languages warning of the Water Contamination in the Wonderfonteinspruit due
Acid mine drainage http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acid_mine_drainage From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Yellow boy in a stream receiving acid drainage from surface coal mining. Acid mine drainage, acid and metalliferous
Radioactive spillages condemn farmland http://www.iol.co.za/scitech/science/environment/radioactive-spillages-condemn-farmland-1.1128833 By Sheree Bega In the wasteland that is Johan Kondos’s farm, a lush green field brings hope. “This is what
Fracking just not viable in SA – study http://www.iol.co.za/scitech/science/environment/fracking-just-not-viable-in-sa-study-1.1820786 By Melanie Gosling Cape Town – The exploitation of shale gas as a cheap energy source
Hydraulic fracturing http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydraulic_fracturing#Environmental_impact From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Induced hydraulic fracturing Schematic depiction of hydraulic fracturing for shale gas. Process type Mechanical Industrial sector(s) Mining
Shale Gas increasing Threat to Climate, Environment, Communities Worldwide http://www.globalresearch.ca/shale-gas-increasing-threat-to-climate-environment-communities-worldwide/5417270 By Friends of the Earth As world climate talks open in Peru today, new research shows how
Coral reefs harmed by eating plastic http://www.iol.co.za/capetimes/coral-reefs-harmed-by-eating-plastic-1.1823870 Melanie Gosling, Environment Writer THE scourge of plastic pollution in the ocean has been highlighted by a new study
ish failing to adapt to rising carbon dioxide levels in ocean http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/oct/06/fish-failing-to-adapt-to-rising-carbon-dioxide-levels-in-ocean Spiny damselfish study suggests it would take at least several generations for fish
Great Pacific garbage patch http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Pacific_Garbage_Patch From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The area of increased plastic particles is located within the North Pacific Gyre, one of the
Marine debris http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_debris From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Marine debris on the Hawaiian coast Marine debris, also known as marine litter, is human-created waste that has deliberately or accidentally been
Marine plastic: a new and growing threat to coral reefs https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/marine-plastic-new-and-growing-threat-coral-reefs New evidence is emerging that shows that the human population’s obsession with all things
Marine pollution http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_pollution From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia While marine pollution can be obvious, as with the marine debris shown above, it is often the pollutants that
Introduction to Ocean Acidification http://www.eschooltoday.com/ocean-acidification/what-is-ocean-acidification.html Ocean acidification is one of the top environmental issues today. It is simply a term that means the oceans are
Introduction to Ocean Acidification http://www.eschooltoday.com/ocean-acidification/what-is-ocean-acidification.html Ocean acidification is one of the top environmental issues today. It is simply a term that means the oceans are
Groundwater pollution From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groundwater_pollution Groundwater pollution example in Lusaka, Zambia where the pit latrine in the background is polluting the shallow well in the foreground
How Plastic Waste Disrupts Aquatic Life In Rivers’ Waters https://www.premiumtimesng.com/features-and-interviews/432954-how-plastic-waste-disrupts-aquatic-life-in-rivers-waters.html?tztc=1 The negligence of Nigerians and the disinclination of the government to control single use of
Pollution threat to Durban’s tap water https://www.iol.co.za/news/pollution-threat-to-durbans-tap-water-1741922 Written by By Tony Carnie `Durban – Water from Midmar Dam – one of Durban’s biggest tap water
Quality of water worst in Soweto http://www.iol.co.za/scitech/science/environment/quality-of-water-worst-in-soweto-1.1337817 By ANNA COX The quality of river and dam water in Soweto is the worst in the city
Umgeni River ‘one of dirtiest’ in SA http://www.iol.co.za/scitech/science/environment/umgeni-river-one-of-dirtiest-in-sa-1.1529000 By Tony Carnie Durban – The Umgeni River is one of the dirtiest rivers in the country,
Water Pollution © WWF / MauriRautkari Visit the WWF Teacher’s section Water is essential to life. It need not be spelt out exactly how important it
What is water pollution? http://eschooltoday.com/pollution/water-pollution/what-is-water-pollution.html Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies (e.g. lakes, rivers, oceans, aquifers and groundwater), very often by human activities. Water
Gambia: Environment Educator – Anti-Littering Regulation to Punish Offenders By Bekai Njie, 27 June 2014 http://allafrica.com/stories/201406271524.html?viewall=1 The assistant programme officer for Environmental Education and Communication
Landfill http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landfill From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A landfill in Poland A landfill site (also known as a tip, dump, rubbish dump or dumping ground and historically as a midden[1]) is a site
Litter http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litter From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Littering in Stockholm, Sweden Litter consists of waste products that have been disposed improperly, without consent, at an inappropriate location. Litter can also
Municipal solid waste http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Municipal_solid_waste From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Municipal solid waste (MSW), commonly known as trash or garbage in the U.S. and as refuse or rubbish in the UK, is a waste type consisting of everyday items that
Introduction — all about waste. http://www.eschooltoday.com/waste-recycling/waste-management-tips-for-kids.html Waste has been a major environmental issue everywhere since the industrial revolution. Besides the waste we create at home,
Waste http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waste From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia People who earn their living by collecting and sorting garbage and selling them for recycling (waste pickers), Payatas, Philippines.
Environmental impact of pharmaceuticals and personal care products http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_impact_of_pharmaceuticals_and_personal_care_products From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A Vervet Monkey with a stolen box of Aspirin that was not securely stored. The environmental
How Plastic Waste Disrupts Aquatic Life In Rivers’ Waters https://www.premiumtimesng.com/features-and-interviews/432954-how-plastic-waste-disrupts-aquatic-life-in-rivers-waters.html?tztc=1 The negligence of Nigerians and the disinclination of the government to control single use of
Microplastics lodge in crab gills and guts https://www.sciencenews.org/article/microplastics-lodge-crab-gills-and-guts Marine creatures absorb plastic particles not only through food but via respiration PERISHABLE PLASTIC Shore crabs can
Plastic costs the environment $75 billion each year, report says By Danny Bradbury https://www.greenbiz.com/article/plastic-costs-environment-75-billion-each-year-report-says “Valuing plastic“, the report from the Plastic Disclosure Project, the U.N. Environment
Effects Of Mining on the Environment and Human Health https://www.environment.co.za/mining-2/effects-of-mining.html April 20, 2015 Effects of Mining Coal mining, the first step in the dirty
One man’s home is another man’s uranium dump http://mg.co.za/article/2014-07-17-one-mans-home-is-another-mans-uranium-dump 18 Jul 2014 00:00Sipho Kings With nowhere else to live, many seek refuge in the radiation
Tailings (also known as Mining waste) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tailings From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A panorama of Broken Hill, New South Wales, backed by the man-made tailings from
What you should know about proposed new rules for financial provision for mining rehabilitation https://cer.org.za/news/what-you-should-know-about-proposed-new-rules-for-financial-provision-for-mining-rehabilitation By: Dimakatso Sefatsa, Candidate Attorney and Catherine Horsfield, Programme Head: Mining In
Zambian mine threatens world heritage site https://mg.co.za/article/2014-11-23-zambian-mine-threatens-world-heritage-site/ By Sipho Kings A discussion paper on best practice for mining in the SADC region found that Zambia
Agricultural waste https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agricultural_waste From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Agricultural waste are plant residues from agriculture. These waste streams originate from arable land and horticulture. Agricultural waste are all parts of crops that are not
Effects of Noise Pollution on Humans Health and Animals https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/effects-noise-pollution-humans-health-animals.php?utm_source=pushengage&utm_medium=pushnotification&utm_campaign=pushengage By Rinkesh, 29October 2018 Noise pollution refers to sound that is annoying, a nuisance or undesired
Keep calm and carry on: Brits getting intolerant of noise pollution http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/jan/26/keep-calm-and-carry-on-brits-getting-intolerant-of-noise-pollution John Vidal Monday 26 January 2015 16.42 GMT Noisy neighbours, barking dogs and
Noise pollution http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noise_pollution From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Traffic is the main source of noise pollution in cities. A Boeing 747-400 passes close to houses shortly before
Seismic study sparks fear for sea life https://www.iol.co.za/news/seismic-study-sparks-fear-for-sea-life-1591411 Written by: Tony Carnie Durban – A French oil and gas exploration company is preparing to blast
Artificial light at night as a new threat to pollination https://www.nature.com/articles/nature23288 Pollinators are declining worldwide and this has raised concerns for a parallel decline in the
International Dark Sky Association: Light Pollution http://darksky.org/light-pollution/ “The sun, the moon and the stars would have disappeared long ago . . . had they happened
Light pollution http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_pollution From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article is about light pollution in the visible spectrum. For information on pollution in the radio spectrum, see radio
Electromagnetic radiation and health http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electromagnetic_radiation_and_health From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Electromagnetic radiation can be classified into two types: ionizing radiation and non-ionizing radiation, based on its capability of ionizing
Electronic waste http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_waste From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Defective and obsolete electronic equipment Electronic waste or e-waste describes discarded electrical or electronic devices. Used electronics which are destined
Raising awareness about Electromagnetic Pollution http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/02/16/raising-awareness-about-electromagnetic-pollution.aspx Dr. Mercola’s Comments: 16 February 2011 Do the words “electrosmog,” “dirty electricity,” “electrical pollution,” and “electrohypersensitivity” mean anything to
Visual pollution http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visual_pollution From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Artificial tree to hide a mobile phone base station Visual pollution is an aesthetic issue and refers
Understanding Pollution: Visual Pollution Is More than Just a Bad View https://understandingpollution.com/tag/visual-pollution/ Posted on January 9, 2015February 20, 2015 by Dom Principe Pollution doesn’t always have to be
Brownfield land https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brownfield_land From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Example of brownfield land at a disused gasworks site after excavation, with soil contamination from removed underground
CONSEQUENCES FOR ORGANIC MATTER IN SOILS http://people.oregonstate.edu/~muirp/orgmater.htm Another problem with extensive and abundant use of inorganic fertilizers is that their use does not improve soil
Leachate https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leachate From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article is about landfill leachate. For use in mining, see Heap leaching and In situ leach. A leachate evaporation pond
Soil contamination http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil_contamination From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Excavation showing soil contamination at a disused gasworks. Naturally occurring fate of pollutants in soils Soil