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Pollution

 
Water, land, the air we breathe and several other entities can become polluted. Air pollutants may be natural or man-made and may take the form of solid particles, liquid droplets or gases. Water pollution can come from sewage treatment plants, factories, ships, agricultural runoff, mining activities and paved roads, and there are numerous other sources of different types of pollution.
 
We can always take action against pollution: in cleaning up what's existing and, more importantly, preventing more. We can do that by changing how we manufacture as well as how we behave: reduce how much you use, reuse what's left when you're done, and recycle what you can't reuse. Policy has been enacted in the U.S. to prevent and reduce pollution at its sources. (Source: EPA / Photo: Flickr)
 

Recent Stories


Mexico City air pollution plummets

Fri, Mar 19 2010 at 6:24 PM EST

Once home to the world’s worst air pollution, Mexico City is enjoying clearer skies thanks to a 20-year cleanup campaign.


Clean-up efforts pay off in Mexico City

Wed, Mar 17 2010 at 11:05 AM EST

In recent weeks, the unusually good air quality has given residents unobstructed views of the snowcapped volcanos that overlook their city.


Missouri hog giant gets community backing at hearing

Wed, Mar 17 2010 at 4:34 AM EST

Dozens of people speak about the economic impact of Premium Standard's uncertain future because of a lack of next generation technology to curb pollution and odor.


'The Crazies' sparks environmental activism

Thu, Mar 11 2010 at 4:19 AM EST

Participant partners with Greenpeace to raise awareness about the Craziness of unsecured toxic chemical facilities in the U.S.


Supreme Court decision closes pollution loophole, environmentalists say

Mon, Mar 08 2010 at 11:42 PM EST

EPA had exempted refineries and chemical plants from penalties for exceeding limits during start-up, shutdown and malfunction.


Oil giant faces off with the Amazon

Thu, Mar 04 2010 at 5:13 PM EST

California 9th Circuit Court hears landmark case against oil giant brought by Peruvian indigenous leaders. Oxy Petroluem claims 'inconvenience.'


Sen. Rockefeller seeks delay for EPA carbon regulations

Thu, Mar 04 2010 at 4:50 PM EST

The legislator said it would 'safeguard jobs, the coal industry and the entire economy as we move toward clean-coal technology.'


James Cameron schooled by indigenous leaders

Wed, Mar 03 2010 at 7:24 PM EST

NRDC hosts special screening of 'Avatar' with James Cameron, who talks about getting 'schooled' by indigenous leaders on why 'Avatar' has it wrong.


Manure becomes major pollution problem

Wed, Mar 03 2010 at 4:13 PM EST

Manure generated by large factory farms doesn't just stink, it may also face government regulation.


Why baby boys are born with smaller testicles

Fri, Feb 26 2010 at 7:04 AM EST

Researchers suspect chemical pollution is the culprit behind tiny testicles and a whole host of male health problems.


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