Ingles by Isabel Caicedo

Contamination

isabelcaicedo2006 — 2021-04-24 18:51:55 UTC

Air

isabelcaicedo2006 — 2021-04-24 19:01:36 UTC

The main causes of air pollution are related to the burning of fossil fuels coal, oil and gas.

Although everyone has the right to demand a healthy environment and clean air, it is essential to contribute with concrete actions such as trying not to burn garbage in the open, reduce the use of aerosols, carry out adequate maintenance of the cars and use the bicycle as a alternative means of transport

Water

isabelcaicedo2006 — 2021-04-24 19:09:23 UTC

Currently, about 5 million people in the world die from drinking contaminated water, a situation that is especially acute in contexts of social exclusion, poverty and marginalization

End deforestation

End deforestation

Less plastic consumption

Soil

isabelcaicedo2006 — 2021-04-24 19:19:54 UTC

Soil pollution causes a chain reaction. It alters the biodiversity of the soil, reducing the organic matter it contains and its ability to act as a filter. The water stored in the soil and groundwater is also contaminated, causing an imbalance of its nutrients.
Soil is a finite resource, which means that its loss and degradation is not recoverable in the course of a human lifetime. Soils affect the food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe, our health and that of all organisms on the planet.

Radioactive

isabelcaicedo2006 — 2021-04-24 19:24:08 UTC

Since substances are characterized by radiation because there is a lot of instability of the particles present in radioactive materials, it can seriously affect, alter and even destroy plant, animal and human life.

To protect against this risk, it is necessary to try to avoid the presence of radioactive contamination in the environment by applying the appropriate confinement measures (ventilation, showcases, glove boxes, etc.), using appropriate clothing and using respiratory protection.

Noise

isabelcaicedo2006 — 2021-04-24 19:28:34 UTC

Excessive and constant noise, beyond the logical negative effects on hearing, tinnitus or deafness, can cause other problems in human health, especially among the very young and old
Control our tone of voice when we have a conversation.
Use a moderate volume on electronic devices, such as television or music equipment.
Avoid tapping and slamming doors at our home.

Light

isabelcaicedo2006 — 2021-04-24 20:19:03 UTC

In short, the only way to control light pollution is to reduce the amount of light we send into the sky, reduce consumption, use low-pressure monochromatic sodium bulbs and not illuminate where it is not needed. We have to respect the nocturnal ecosystem.
The proper use of non-renewable natural resources, such as electricity, is one of the objectives of the world in which we live. It integrates the list of priorities of responsible consumption models, which seek the harmony between development and technology with the well-being of the environments.