| Type of environmental pollution |
Sources of environmental pollution |
| Air pollution |
Natural air pollution
- volcanic eruptions
- forest fires
- dust storms
- decaying organic waste
Man-made air pollution
- exhaust gases from motorised equipment or vehicles
- blast furnaces
- thermal power stations
- industries and garbage disposal sites
|
| Water pollution |
Waste
- wastewater
- domestic waste such as detergents and sewage
- solid waste such as rubbish
- industrial waste such as grease
- Chemical substances used in agriculture such as chemical fertilisers and pesticides
- Oil spills
|
| Land pollution |
Excessive use of fertilisers and pesticides
Inappropriate management of solid waste
Acid rain
Nuclear waste
Electronic waste
|
| Thermal pollution |
Deforestation
Industrial activities
Fuel combustion in vehicles or machines
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