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Lombard analyzes the complementary relationship between trade and the environment in the emerging North American environmental management system. He views the development of closer trade relations among the three NAFTA members as having an overall and long-term beneficial impact on the environment, particularly air quality, in North America…. More >>
International Management of the Environment: Pollution Control in North America
Kitchen cabinets, furniture, perfume, even candles and air fresheners – they can all contribute to the air pollution in our homes.
Dr. Bernard Hamel, former Director for the Institute for Environmental Studies at Drexil University, estimates that the levels of potentially deadly toxins in the average American home may be five times greater than the level of toxic pollutants found in the dirtiest city air.
Indoor air pollution poses a far greater risk to our health than outdoor pollution. Exposure to tobacco smoke, structural materials, mold, and even simple household dust can make us sick.
Biological contaminants such as mold and mildew allow disease-carrying pollutants to reproduce and spread their spores throughout the air. Toxic chemicals found in air fresheners, as well as average cleaning and grooming supplies can also be hazardous when build-up occurs in poorly ventilated rooms. Even the glue that holds 90% of today’s furniture together contains formaldehyde, which may cause nausea, headaches, lethargy and breathing problems in some people.
Another concern is lead paint, asbestos and radon, which were used in most homes, built before the 1980’s. Odorless, colorless and tasteless, these are all substances that are impossible to detect without proper testing.
When trying to safeguard your home against indoor pollution, follow these simple tips:
-Use pump bottles for cleaning supplies instead of spray cans. They spray less fumes and are easier to direct.
-Add more ventilation, or simply open your doors and windows more often to help air out the indoor pollution.
-Hire environmental testers to check for things like radon, lead and asbestos.
-Use “green” cleaning products. They’re cheaper and easy to make. Try these recipes for some common household cleaning jobs:
All Purpose Cleaner:
-1 qt. warm water
-1 tsp. liquid hand soap
-1/4 tsp. lemon juice
Works well on floors, countertops, rugs and upholstery
Oven Cleaner:
Cover grime with baking soda. Spray with water until wet, keeping dry for 3-4 hours. Let sit overnight. In the morning wipe clean with clear water.
Furniture Polish:
-1 pt. mineral oil
-1 tsp. lemon juice
Caustic household cleaners and chemicals ma be the #1 source of acute human exposure to toxic substances, according to research done by the American Association of Poison Control Centers. They make us sick and they damage the environment. When you have to use a caustic substance around your home, remember two important tips:
-Know how to use them properly: Always use caustic chemicals and cleaners in a well-ventilated area. Use an air mask if possible.
-Know how to dispose of them properly: Improper disposal of household cleaners, paints and other chemicals is the main source of toxic pollution in the United States today.
Follow these tips when getting rid of your household chemicals:
-Never pour any hazard household substance down the drain.
-Keep original containers for ingredient lists and storage.
-Take lids off paint and let dry prior to disposing.
-Take all chemical containers to your local hazardous waste site for disposal.
The world has been facing a number of environmental issues, such as pollution, deforestation or global warming. Even though it is fairly difficult to cope with these problems, there are some things we can perform to protect the environment.
Environmental pollution is caused due to excessive utilization of natural resources, presence of a large number of people and livestock in congested areas, use of agro-chemicals, setting up of factories, running of automobiles, burning of fuel, etc.
A change in the environment is due to pollution and also affects the ecological balance. Environmental pollution is caused both in rural and urban areas. Pollution can cause sickness and discomfort. It also affects the productivity of natural resources, such as land, water, forests and livestock.
Global warming refers to the augment in regular temperature near the earth’s surface and in its oceans
. Climate change is another term used interchangeably with global warming. On the other hand, climate revolutionize may include other changes in typical weather besides increase in temperature.
Air Pollution:
The tall buildings soak up heat during the day and release it during the night. Thus, the weather remains hot and unpleasant. Automobiles and industries emit smoke containing carbon dust, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and other poisonous gases, which are unhealthy. Chemical factories release harmful gases, which can travel long distances. Gases like sulphur dioxide and nitrous oxide come in contact with cloud or rain water and turn into acid and result in acid rain. Release of harmful gases like fluorine and nitrous oxide by factories into the atmosphere would destroy the ozone layer and allow the harmful rays of the sun to reach the earth. Gases like carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide and nitrous oxide, when released from automobiles and industries, absorb heat from sunlight and raise the temperature of our surroundings. Due to deforestation and increasing industrial growth, the average temperature of the atmosphere may rise by 20 C – 50 C during the next fifty years. This is known as global warming.
Protecting the environment is something everyone needs to consider. We can prevent environmental pollution if we understand its causes and take following measures:
First of all, we can save the environment by recycling things such as cans, glass bottles or newspapers as much as possible.
Secondly, conserving energy will also help protect our environment. Nowadays, we overly consume precious energy or natural resources. Moreover, burning fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and gas, produces a large amount of carbon dioxide, which leads to the global warming.
Having discussed above, it is felt that, in order to improve the environment, it is very essential for the government to educate people. In fact, we tend to be ignorant of the environment problems these days. Unless we know how serious the problems are and what we have to do to protect the environment, the improvement will never been achieved.
ROLE OF CHILDREN IN PROTECTING ENVIRONMENT:
Children in rural and urban areas can play an important role in preventing environment pollution very effectively. There is great satisfaction in doing it ourselves.
Children in villages can persuade their parents to :
Select a suitable site for the toilet, away from water sources and houses. It can also be connected to the biogas plant;
Use agro-chemicals carefully and try to avoid them. Plant products may be preferred wherever effective to protect crops;
Protect wildlife like frogs, snakes, mongoose, birds, etc. which
Finally, there are many ways for us to protect the environment, not only on a global level but on a personal level. Saving the environment for future generations is something we must all be trying to do. We belong to earth; the earth does not belong to us. Let us act now and persuade others to join us. This will ensure safety for our future generations.
less aware of the environment and pollution. . smoking, use of dangerous products, making industrial pollution, not to clean public places (bus stand, for example, train stations, etc.
We chose to travel to earth to die as a farm, with a forest in order to demonstrate the true effect of global warming and pollution in our environment. We also plan to plant a tree themselves. Our goal is to allow others to see what the effect of pollution and the consequences that we won.
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