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Industrial Pollution: The Bigger They Are, The More They Create
from:Industries around the world bring us products and services that we think we cannot live without and in some cases that may be true, however they are also the largest creators of industrial pollution; which is something that we can and need to live without if we want to stay in existence. Industries do not stop at one form of pollution, but touch upon every aspect of our being and demise.
Industrial Pollution And The Air We Breathe
Everyday we are taking in unwanted and unneeded chemicals and toxins that are the creation of industry. Granted, those who live in or near industrial areas may be at a higher exposure rate but the air is always moving and the toxins float many miles from their originator. Smoke stacks, incinerators, and general manufacturing have been better monitored but there are ways that this can improve. Governmental breaks of deadly air emissions have been recognized. Air quality laws and fines are consequential to holding industries responsible for the pollution they create. A few solutions to this pollutant problem could include:
• Creativity – Finding new technologies to run machinery that may decrease the need of fossil fuels
• Efficiency – Combining machining techniques, using more manpower, and manufacturing similar products together will make for less wasted run times
• Transportation – Combining routes and finding more efficient ways to travel products will help reduce air pollution caused by vehicles.
Industrial Pollution And The Water We Use
Industrial pollution is a major contributor to the water pollution problem. There have been many cases of illegal dumping of toxins, raw sewage, and solid wastes that have gained national attention; but what is just as frightening are the everyday violations that seem to go unnoticed or ignored. Even small manufacturing plants and businesses have been guilty of using our waterways as their virtual dump. The thought process being that once it floats away then so doesn’t the problem. However, that is far from the truth. The effects of pollution trickle down the waterways to the living organisms that make that their home and sometimes it comes back to the very creators of the problem; humans. Governments need to enforce the policies in place and continue to come up with stricter policies and incentives that will make for successful industrial involvement.
Ground Level Industrial Pollution
Illegal dumping of industrial waste also invades our precious land. Historically, waste was just buried and never to be thought about again. However, many of that waste never decomposed and the waste that did leaked into the ground water; while the other created methane gases that were released into the atmosphere.
Nasty Noise
Noise pollution is one that is being recognized as just as harmful as some of the others. Industries do contribute to noise pollution for those who live near the industries and for those who work within. Noise pollution is responsible for hearing loss and many nerve or stress disorders. Most industries have improved their work environments and offer protection but many do not recognize the need or have limited resources for their employees.
Even if we are not directly connected to an industry, industrial pollution does impact us. We need to make industry owners and our governments responsible for the unwanted and unneeded pollution that is destroying our world.
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Urban street lights are changing animal ecology - New Scientist
 RedOrbit | Urban street lights are changing animal ecology New Scientist We all know light pollution hampers our view of the stars. Not many appreciate what it's doing under our feet, says Tom Davies You're working on the impact of street lights on animals on the ground. Tell us more. We know that aerial invertebrates, ... Light pollution transforming insect communities Street Lights Affect Delicate Ecosystems Street lights change insect life |
Collecting Light Part 4: Dark Skies, Bright Future - Arizona Public Media
 Arizona Public Media | Collecting Light Part 4: Dark Skies, Bright Future Arizona Public Media But light pollution is still a problem. Lori Allen, Deputy Director of Kitt Peak National Observatory, says any light from a source other than a distant object in the night sky can mar observations at today's sensitive telescopes. |
Northumberland bids to create one of the world's biggest dark sky preserves - The Independent
 BBC News | Northumberland bids to create one of the world's biggest dark sky preserves The Independent Worsening light pollution means fewer Britons than ever have been able to enjoy the spectacular sight of countless stars. The public will be consulted in Northumberland National Park on plans to protect 400 square miles of countryside from poor ... Dark sky boost for astronomy tourism Parks turn to dark side and strike back in star wars Dark sky protection bid for Northumberland |
Streetlights lure beasts of the tiny kind - msnbc.com
 msnbc.com | Streetlights lure beasts of the tiny kind msnbc.com The study is the first to find that light pollution is changing ecosystems as a whole, not just individual organism behavior. "Despite artificial lighting being commonplace for many decades now, we really haven't got to grips with how it may be ... |
Should We Turn Off the Lights? - Discovery News
Should We Turn Off the Lights? Discovery News The findings add to the growing concern over "light pollution" and its impact on species, including humans. Streetlights and other forms of artificial lighting may affect all ecosystem members, from bugs to humans. Click to enlarge this image. |