Environmental Pollution Air, Land, Water & Health Issues

Atosa Morshedi

Maria Cardenas

Kevin CarbajalDarius Porter

Alejandro Leon

Info• Environmental pollution has a destructive influence on a global scale - the problem concerns our whole planet and also local places - the existing threats are different in various countries.• On a worldwide people and by-products of their activity in the form of harmful matters polluting the air, soil and water, led to the increase in the greenhouse effect and consequently to global climate warming, the ozone hole and acidified precipitation. • Diseases caused by environmental pollutionHarmful effect of environmental pollution manifests itself in lowered immunity to all kinds of diseases which means that human organism becomes more liable to pathogenic influence of various factors.

• This influence can be direct or indirect. All harmful chemical compounds we take in with the air or water have direct, toxic impact on people. Animals and plants which are also influenced by pollution in the process of nourishment become the source of harmful substances which we assimilate indirectly while eating.

• All kinds of emitted pollution has impact on our health and it is impossible to discuss it briefly; nevertheless, their influence is indisputable, especially as in industrialized areas incidence rate of diseases associated with the progress of civilization has increased which is contrary to the areas with less developed industry or with no industry at all; in these areas contagious diseases are more frequent.

• Even a special field of medicine was distinguished - environmental medicine. Its aim is to deal with diagnosis, treatment and, above all, prevention of health problems caused by environmental pollution.

FoodINFO- According to the World Health Organization, Genetically

Modified Organisms are organisms in which the genetic material has been altered in such a way that does not occur naturally.

Multiple animal studies have shown that GM foods cause damage to various organ systems in the body. With this mounting evidence,

it is imperative to have a moratorium on GM foods for the safety of our patients' and the public's health.

CAUSE- Food can leave material behind inside us, possibly causing long-term problems.

Genes inserted into GM soy, for example, can transfer into the DNA of bacteria living inside us, and that the toxic insecticide produced by GM corn was found in the blood of pregnant women and their unborn fetuses.

SOLUTIONS- organics

read the label to see what is in the product.

Indoor air quality

Info:

Indoor air quality is an important determinant of population health and well being.

Cause/Effects Molds generally live outdoors but can normally be found

in almost any indoor environment. They easily pass through open doors and windows and settle indoors, especially where there is excess heat and humidity.

Lead poisoning is usually caused by months or years of exposure to small amounts of lead at home, work, or day care. The most common source of lead exposure for children is lead-based paint and dust and soil that are contaminated by it, especially in older homes and buildings.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas produced by burning material containing carbon. Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause brain damage and death. You can't see it, smell it, or taste it; but carbon monoxide can kill you.

When your work doesn’t have well ventilated air you are more prone to disease and illnesses. All these things happen in an indoor working environment: • Itchy, watery, or burning eyes • Skin irritations or rashes • Nose and throat irritation • Nausea • Headache • Dizziness • Fatigue

Info:Toxins/Chemical Factors: systemic toxins, carcinogens, reproductive toxicants, neurological toxicants, sensitizers, immunological agents, dermatopathic agents, pneumoconiosis agents, or asthma gens.

Outdoor Working EnvironmentWorking outdoors has so many factors that play into your health such as weather, chemical toxins, air quality, machines you use, plants, and even insects.

Causes: • Weather related : rain, snow, extreme heat or humidity• Insects and Animals: pass on disease like: West Nile

virus, St. Louis encephalitis, eastern equine encephalitis, western equine encephalitis, and LaCrosse encephalitis. Tick-borne diseases include Lyme disease, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, southern tick-associated rash illness, tularemia, tick-borne relapsing fever, anaplasmosis, Colorado tick fever, Powassan encephalitis, and Q fever.

• Plants: poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac.• Machines give can give off chemicals which can effect

you like: smoke/carbon monoxide• Workers who smoke pass on stuff like that

Effects:• Weather related- Heat stress, UV radiation, Cold

stress, rain and snow causing illness.• Being bitten by insects or animals can get you

poisoned or diseased• Plants can give off certain scents or rashes. When

plants are burned like poison oak or ivy and you inhale that you can get irritation of the lungs

• Machinery gives off gases and exhausts which can cause headaches, nausea, irritations

• Breathing in smoke from cigarettes can have long term effects such as cancer.

Solutions:• Make sure your house gets an adequate

supply of fresh air.• Place an air filter in your bedroom, and clean

it every 3 months.• Air conditioning helps keep pollen and other

allergens out of your home, but filters must be kept clean.

• Change furnace and air conditioner filters every 2 to 3 months.

• Use exhaust fans in kitchens and bathrooms to vent air outdoors.

• Clean humidifiers and dehumidifiers often.

• Make sure outdoor fresh-air intake vents for ducted heating and air conditioning systems are located above ground and are upwind from sources of contaminated air, such as idling cars or trucks.

• A sewer smell coming from a sink or water appliance is a sign of poor ventilation.

• Take care when using cleaning products, paints, solvents, and pesticides. Try not to use them inside the house. If you must use them inside, use a fan to blow strong odors and fumes out of your home. Be aware that paint can release trace gases for months after you apply it.  

• Open windows or increase ventilation to dilute chemical odors. • Choose low emitting office supplies and cleaners. • Do not store chemical products in equipment rooms where they could contaminate the HVAC system.• Report their concerns immediately to supervisors or those persons responsible for building safety and health or maintenance.

Water Pollution& Health Issues

Water pollution is the effect of water contamination by sewage and waste. Water Pollutants can come from various sources: Sewage and farm waste can introduce harmful bacteria. Herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers from agriculture can

wash into the water. Beach-goers and boaters often leave their trash behind. Silt from construction or land clearing sites can enter the

water through runoff.

Reasons and Evidence:

Are environmental pollution causes on your health?

There is reasons and evidence that causes on your health:

EFFECTS: Human health

Water pollution causes approximately 14,000 deaths per day: of drinking water by untreated sewage in developing countries.

An estimated 700 million Indians have no access to a proper toilet, and 1,000 Indian children die of diarrheal sickness every day.

Sources and causes

Pollution can also be the consequence of a natural disaster. For example, hurricanes often involve water contamination from sewage, and petrochemical spills from ruptured boats or automobiles. Larger scale and environmental damage is not uncommon when coastal oil rigs or refineries are involved. Some sources of pollution, such as nuclear power plants or oil tankers, can produce widespread and potentially hazardous releases when accidents occur.

What Are Possible Solutions to Water Pollution?

Clean Water Act: eleven different federal government agencies and 21 federal government programs all monitor the quality of water and regulate pollution.

The world has spent a lot of money trying to clean up water. From 1972-1990, the US spent over $250 billion.

Industries: reduce the amount of chemicals dump into water, and environmental groups are participating in cleanup projects.

NO plastics products: bottle water Public reaction to control water pollution

Info Air pollution:- the release of chemicals and

particulates into the atmosphere. Common gaseous pollutants include carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and nitrogen oxides produced by industry and motor vehicles. Photochemical ozone and smog are created as nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons react to sunlight. Particulate matter, or fine dust is characterized by their micrometer size PM10 to PM2.5.

Sources and causes:Air pollution comes from both natural and man made sources.

Such as : combustion, construction, mining, agriculture and warfare

are increasingly significant in the air pollution equation. Motor vehicle United States, Russia, Mexico, and Japan are the world

leaders in air pollution emissions. Principal stationary pollution sources include chemical plants, coal-fired power plants, oil refineries, petrochemical plants, nuclear waste disposal activity, incinerators, large livestock farms (dairy cows, pigs, poultry, etc.), PVC factories, metals production factories, plastics factories, and other heavy industry.

About 400 million metric tons of hazardous wastes are generated each year.United States: 250 million metric tons. * produce roughly 25% of the world’s CO2

* generate approximately 30% of world’s waste

In 2007, China has overtaken the United States as the world's biggest producer of CO2

Nearly 500 million Chinese lack access to safe drinking water. 656,000 people die

prematurely each year in China because of air pollution.

The main sources due to human activity:

CO2 • Burning of fossil fuels and

deforestation  Methane

• Livestock enteric fermentation, manure management and land use changes

  CFCs

• Use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in refrigeration systems

  Nitrous Oxide

• Agricultural activities, including the use of fertilizers

EFFECTS: Human health

Adverse air quality can kill many organisms including humans.

Ozone pollution can causerespiratory disease,cardiovascular disease,throat inflammation, chest pain, and congestion.

In India, air pollution is believed to cause 527,700 fatalities a year. Studies have estimated that the number of people killed annually in the US could be over 50,000.[31]

SOLUTIONS

SOLUTIONS

Personal Recommendations

Pollution control: environmental management control of emissions and

effluents into air, water or soil.

• the waste products: consumption, heating, agriculture, mining, manufacturing, transportation and other human activities

Evaluation Plan

What we propose to examine and why: We want to analyze the existing systems in cities around the

world related to environmental protection. Then we will see if these systems are actually working to protect the environment and react according to those results that we find. This would be the best way to get to the heart of the emissions in the city, which is the major cause of the Environmental Pollution.

Results we expect: We expect there to be a handful of requirements for industries in the area, but believe they will not be doing a lot for the protection of the environment and therefore we must begin.

Critique

Our level and confidence: Medium - High What we know from the data: The Environmental Pollution are definitely control of emissions and effluents into air, water or soil as well as images we have seen.

What we don't know from the data: The exact long term effects of the environmental pollution. These are negligible, since they are predictable.

Alternative explanations: Although highly unlikely, these trends could possibly be anomalies or outliers in a longer line of data. For example, Without pollution control, the waste products from consumption, heating, agriculture, mining, manufacturing, transportation and other human activities, whether they accumulate or disperse, will degrade the environment. these pollution control will return to normal sometime in the future. A larger time range would help with the dependency of the data and provide a way to see a larger trend.

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