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Pollution means contamination and there are many different types of pollution
such as environmental pollution and noise pollution. Environmental pollution is
the biggest challenge facing humanity as pollution of the air and sea directly
affects our lives. The human existence can come under threat if pollution level
increases to hazardous level. In fact, some country frequently faces the
haze-related pollution yearly due to wild fires in their neighboring country
aggravated by the practice of open burning in our country. Factories too are
culprits as they emit pollutants and hazardous waste substances either into the
air or into the sea. The increasing number of vehicles which emit the dangerous
carbon monoxide and green house gases add to the danger we face from pollution.
The earth's atmosphere is constantly being exposed to hazardous materials due to
rapid development and human activity to advance their lives. The industrial west
like America and Europe is the biggest culprit as they are the world's biggest
polluters.
Students can play a ole in helping to reduce pollution and create a healthy
atmosphere for us to engage in activities without fear for our health. They can
contribute to reducing the emission of harmful gas into the air by either
walking or cycling to school. Most students go to school either by car or school
bus and the carbon monoxide released by these vehicles is very harmful when
breathed in large quantities. it can even cause deaths. Those who stay at a
distance from their school should either car pool or use the services of a
school bus. This can drastically cut down emissions from vehicles especially
during peak hours.
Open burning is another major source of air pollution. Burning rubbish openly
releases many harmful chemicals and gases and thus, should be avoided
altogether. many adults themselves are unaware of this. It is the duty of
students to spread this awareness and even set an example by tying up garbage or
garden refuse in garbage bags to be collected by council workers.
Smoking too pollutes the atmosphere. The number of smokers in the country has
not declined despite nation wide campaigns against smoking. Smoking among
students has become a trend and thus, it is vital that these students top
smoking to ensure an environment free from cigarette smoke. The later causes
cancer and heart diseases among others.
In addition, students can play their role as responsible citizen by reporting
to authorities if they come across vehicles spewing out smoke on the roads or
factories emitting smoke and hazardous chemicals into the atmosphere. Immediate
action would stem this problem as there are many factories use the river as an
outlet to channel their dangerous waste materials.
Hence, each student has a role to play in reducing pollution. The latter is
already contributing to global warming which threatens our existence in the
not-too-distant future. The understanding of the dangers of pollution has to
start at a young age and students especially are well poised to live a life that
is pollution free as well as spread awareness on the importance of a safe
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