Pollution

Introduction:

The word “pollution” means the destruction of the purity of atmosphere. The pollution of atmosphere is not a new problem. In the past, this problem did not pose a threat to health of the people. But under modern conditions of life, this problem has assumed an alarming proportion. Every country of the world is faced with this problem. Even America, Britain and Japan are worried about pollution. They are making serious efforts to overcome it. It has posed a serious threat to the life of living species. Our rivers , seas, land and air have become polluted. The animal and other living species cannot survive in the dirty atmosphere.

Factors which pollute environment:

There are many factors which corrupt and pollute the atmosphere.

Firstly:

 First, is the uncontrolled growth of technology and vast industrial production. The mills factories and foundries emit smoke, gases and poisonous fumes and in this way corrupt the atmosphere.

Secondly:

Second, the discharge of the gases and poisonous smoke is infecting rivers, lakes and oceans. The massive use of pesticides corrupts the atmosphere also. Apart from this, the countryside is being affected by the radiation and waste disposal of nuclear power.

Thirdly:

Third, the ever increasing pollution of the world has also contributed to the uncleanliness of the atmosphere.

Fourthly:

Fourth, the automobiles like buses, cars rickshaws etc emit smoke in large quantity and defile the environment.

Fifthly:

Fifth, man has resorted to the game of destroying trees, plants and natural sights in order to fulfill his material needs.

Pollution is a serious problem and Govt. should take effective steps:

Pollution is a serious danger to the health of man, living species, crops and animals. If is is not checked, it would endanger animal and human life. It will cause many ailments to men. This problem has become, more grave for us because we depend too much on waterways. Our crops, our fields and our forests will soon disappear.

Government should take effective steps to improve the quality of atmosphere. All activities which pollute the atmosphere must be curtailed.