Pollution in the Philippines and Worldwide - Group 6 - PDF

POLLUTION IN THE PHILIPPINES AND WORLDWIDE SETTING INTRODUCTION According to ODUM (1971), Pollution is “an undesirable change in the characteristics of air, water and land that harmfully affect the life and also create health hazards for all living organisms on the globe.” According to SOU...

POLLUTION IN THE PHILIPPINES AND WORLDWIDE SETTING INTRODUCTION According to ODUM (1971), Pollution is “an undesirable change in the characteristics of air, water and land that harmfully affect the life and also create health hazards for all living organisms on the globe.” According to SOUTHWICK (1976), Pollution can be defined as “the unfavorable (or) alteration of environment caused by human activities and causing harm to human beings.”  TYPES OF POLLUTION AIR WATER RADIOACTIVE POLLUTION POLLUTION POLLUTION Philippines: Philippines Philippines: Sources: Untreated sewage, Sources: Vehicle emissions, Sources: Improper disposal of agricultural runoff, and industrial industrial activities, and open radioactive waste and radiation discharges. burning of waste. from medical equipment. Impacts: Causes respiratory and Impacts: Contaminates drinking water, Impacts: Risks to human health cardiovascular diseases, and harms aquatic life, and spreads including cancer and genetic reduces overall air quality. waterborne diseases. mutations. Global: Global: Global: Sources: Industrial emissions, Sources: Agricultural runoff, industrial Sources: Nuclear power plants, vehicle exhaust, and burning of waste, and plastic pollution. mining of radioactive materials, fossil fuels. and nuclear accidents. Impacts: Degrades water quality, Impacts: Leads to health issues, affects marine and freshwater Impacts: Environmental contributes to climate change, ecosystems, and threatens human contamination, health hazards, and damages ecosystems. health. and long-term ecological damage.  TYPES OF POLLUTION LAND NOISE POLLUTION POLLUTION Philippines: Philippines: Sources: Traffic congestion, Sources: Open dumpsites, improper construction activities, and loud public waste disposal, and agricultural runoff. events. Impacts: Degrades soil quality, harms Impacts: Causes hearing loss, stress, biodiversity, and poses health risks and disrupts daily life. through contaminated water. Global: Global: Sources: Urban traffic, industrial Sources: Landfills, industrial waste, and activities, and aircraft noise. plastic pollution. Impacts: Impairs human health, Impacts: Leads to soil contamination, reduces quality of life, and affects affects agriculture, and disrupts wildlife behavior. ecosystems. CAUSES OF POLLUTION 1. Urbanization: Increased Construction, Traffic, And waste generation. 2. Industrialization:Emissions from factories and Power plants. 3. Inadequate Waste Management: Improper disposal of household, Industrial , and hazardous waste. 4. Agricultural Practices: Use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. 5. Deforestation: Loss of natural filtration systems for air and water.  HUMAN HEALTH ECONOMIC COST Increased incidence of Healthcare expenses, loss respiratory and of productivity, and cardiovascular diseases, IMPACTS environmental cleanup cancers, and neurological costs. disorders. OF ECOSYSTEM Destruction of habitats, POLLUTION CLIMATE CHANGE Contribution to global loss of biodiversity, and warming and severe ecosystem degradation. weather events. SOLUTIONS TO POLLUTIONS Strengthen Regulations and Standards: Enhance Waste Management Systems: Implement and enforce stricter Improve recycling, composting, and environmental regulations for industrial waste segregation practices to reduce emissions, wastewater treatment, and land pollution both locally and noise control to reduce pollution impacts globally. universally. Invest in Clean Energy: Promote Public Awareness: Transition to renewable energy Educate the public on sustainable sources like solar and wind to mitigate practices and the effects of pollution to air pollution and climate change foster responsible behavior and support worldwide. for environmental policies globally. THANK YOU VERY MUCH! WWW.REALLYGREATSITE.COM GROUP 6 Arceo, Aliyah Rae Bulanado, Valerie Chinchilla, Jessicah Ganotice, Jessa Marie Maling, Kier Pacaanas, Agatha Rivera, Mica Santos, Blessy Star Vergara, Jessica