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Pollution and Environmental Sustainability - Coggle Diagram
Pollution and Environmental Sustainability
Definition of pollution
Harmful the environment;
Air, water, land;
Harms people, animals and plants;
Human activities.
Types of pollution and causes
Air pollution:
→ harmful substances;
→ damage human health and biodiversity.
Water pollution:
→ chemicals and waste are released into rivers and seas;
→ damage ecosystems, environment and human health.
Soil pollution:
→ fertilizers and pesticides.
Waste:
→ waste is not collected and processed not properly.
Heavy metals:
→ damage human health, food and environment.
Sustainability
The population has increased;
Consumption and energy increase;
90s the concept of sustainable;
Three fundamental pillars.
Circular economy
Reducing, reusing, and recycling;
Difference from linear economy;
Sustainable development.
Ecological footprint
Created in Canada in 1990;
Including food, materials, buildings and waste;
Use renewable sources;
Efficiency of buildings.
What can we do to increase our ecological footprint?
Solar power, wind energy and hydropower;
On the opposite, there are fossil fuels;
Use the train, go on foot, ride a bike,...