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Environmental pollution is contamination of air, water and land from man-made waste. Pollution leads to depletion of the ozone layer, global warming and climate change. Air pollution is the release of chemicals and particles into the atmosphere. Water pollution includes surface runoff, leakage into groundwater, liquid spills, wastewater discharge and littering. If toxins are spilled on the ground or if an underground storage tank leaks, soil can become contaminated. Well known contaminants include herbicides and pesticides. Toxic waste is waste material, often in chemical form, which pollutes the natural environment and contaminates groundwater.
Other types of pollution include ocean...
Other types of pollution include ocean...
Environmental pollution is contamination of air, water and land from man-made waste. Pollution leads to depletion of the ozone layer, global warming and climate change. Air pollution is the release of chemicals and particles into the atmosphere. Water pollution includes surface runoff, leakage into groundwater, liquid spills, wastewater discharge and littering. If toxins are spilled on the ground or if an underground storage tank leaks, soil can become contaminated. Well known contaminants include herbicides and pesticides. Toxic waste is waste material, often in chemical form, which pollutes the natural environment and contaminates groundwater.
Other types of pollution include ocean pollution and noise pollution. Environmental pollution can have a deadly effect on humans and ecosystems. For example, cigarette smoke, including second-hand smoke, causes cancer, emphysema, stroke and heart attack. Drinking water can become contaminated by untreated sewage, rashes and skin problems occur due to oil spills, while excessive noise can cause hearing loss. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established in 1970 to put a limit on the amount of pollutants in the air. Congress passed the Clean Air Act in 1963, the Noise Control Act in 1972 and the Clean Water Act in 1977. Pollution is a bigger concern in other parts of the world, especially developing countries. Time Magazine reported in 2007 that the most polluted spots in the world included China, India, Peru and Russia.
Other types of pollution include ocean pollution and noise pollution. Environmental pollution can have a deadly effect on humans and ecosystems. For example, cigarette smoke, including second-hand smoke, causes cancer, emphysema, stroke and heart attack. Drinking water can become contaminated by untreated sewage, rashes and skin problems occur due to oil spills, while excessive noise can cause hearing loss. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established in 1970 to put a limit on the amount of pollutants in the air. Congress passed the Clean Air Act in 1963, the Noise Control Act in 1972 and the Clean Water Act in 1977. Pollution is a bigger concern in other parts of the world, especially developing countries. Time Magazine reported in 2007 that the most polluted spots in the world included China, India, Peru and Russia.
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Six Charged In Shocking Kidnapping, Rape Of Teen Runaway
PIX11.com | @jamesfordtvSeven men and a woman kidnapped, drugged and raped a 15 year-old girl, then kept her as both a sex slave and a prostitute. That's what prosecutors in Queens said Thursday, as a half-dozen members of a crime ring were arraigned before a judge, and as...Tags: Ozone Park, Missing Persons, Long Island, Prosecution, Justice System
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Neighbors Speak About Local Men Arrested With Alleged Cop Killer
PIX11.com | @MurphyPIXA long-time acquaintance of four Ozone Park men now accused as accomplices in the "close range" execution of a veteran NYPD officer said the suspects are being unfairly blamed for the actions of the gunman. "That guy's a moron," Douglas Rodriguez of...Tags: Ozone Park, Theft, Cypress Hills, Richmond Hill, Air Pollution
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New Twist in NY Twitching Disorder Mystery [PIX 11 Exclusive]
pix11.com | @pix11danAs doctors struggle to explain why more than a dozen girls in this town are suffering from Tourette's-like symptoms, new questions are swirling around the cleanup of a 40-year-old chemical spill that contaminated some of the local water supply. At...Tags: Environmental Politics, Health, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Health and Safety at Work, Health and Safety at Work
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The Skinny On The Top Five Detox Cleansing Programs
PIX11.comDetoxifying the body to get rid of unhealthy toxins has been around for centuries - and today you can find various detox diets that promise to help you lose weight, boost your energy and get rid of bad toxins. But do they really work? Dana James was...Tags: Vegan Diet, Salma Hayek, Vitamin Therapy, Health, Dietary Supplements
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High-Levels Of Pollution Prompt Closure of 4 NYC Beaches
pix11.comThe New York City Health Department announced a closings of four city beaches Tuesday as a result of heightened pollution levels in the water. The pollution is the direct result of raw sewage that had spilled out into the Hudson River after a four-...Tags: Sports, Energy Saving, Environmental Issues, Hudson River, Canoeing and Kayaking
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Fighting Pimples And Wrinkles At The Same Time
PIX11.comWay past your teenage years, but still suffering from acne flare-ups? You`re not alone: 17 million American adults are affected by acne. So how can you fight pimples when you're old enough to be fighting wrinkles? We'll find out what causes adult acne and...Tags: Human Interest, Pineapple, Human Body, Allergies, Health
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An Honest Conversation About Sleep
It is a common knowledge that we need a good amount of sleep to function at our best, but reality is that very few of us actually get the sleep we need. With the long list of what life demands from us in today’s world, sleep seems to be moving...Tags: Heart Disease, Obesity, Health, Restless Leg Syndrome, High Blood Pressure
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NYC Cooling Centers Open For Hottest Day Of The Summer
From the Office of Emergency Management:
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for New York City through 9 PM Tuesday, July 12. While temperatures are expected to reach into the low 90s, the combination of heat and humidity will make it...Tags: New York, Health, Weather, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Throat
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How To Cope With Seasonal Allergies
wpix.comSpring is in full swing, and so are those pesky seasonal allergies, which are already making life miserable -- and not just for chronic allergy sufferers. So, what's going on? Plenty, according to Dr. Clifford Bassett, Director of Allergy & Asthma Care...Tags: Global Warming, New York, Health, Weather, Diseases and Illnesses
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Investigation Of Bus Driver Reveals Criminal Record, Sparks Hiring Policy Discussion
pix11.comOphadell Williams from Brooklyn was the driver of a doomed bus full of passengers returning from Mohegan Sun Casino when it flipped, slid, hit a pole, and was split open killing 15 people. Williams, who survived, had reportedly worked for the company for...Tags: Transportation, New York, Manhattan (New York City), Human Interest, Public Transportation
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Dogs From Gulf Oil Spill Arrive In NJ For Adoption
wpix.comOne hundred dogs -- rendered homeless by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico -- arrived in New Jersey Friday where they will be transported to shelters to be put up for adoption. The Humane Society of the United States teamed up with the Louisiana SPCA...Tags: Animals, Dog (animal), Louisiana, Disasters, Emergency Incidents
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NYC Cops Go Green With Hybrid Cars
wpix.comThe New York City Police Department has taken another step into the future. The department Wednesday introduced Ford Fusion Hybrids to its patrol fleet. The first 30 alternative fuel cars were deployed yesterday and will be used on patrol in all five...Tags: New York City Police Department, Alternative Energy, Global Warming, Vehicles, Michael Bloomberg
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