Environment-1
What are some of the causes for water pollution?
Trash, sewage waste, smoke, oil leaks etc
what are some of the causes of air pollution?
farming chemicals, burning fossil fuels, industries, and manufacturing
What are civic issues? 2 examples
A civic issues is one that revolves around community concerns and/or citizenship inclusion/exclusion. Public property like potholes, vandalism, discrimination, etc
What is the minimum voting age in India?
18
what is air pollution?
Contamination of air by smoke and harmful gases, mainly oxides of carbon, sulfur, and nitrogen.
How do these landfills affect the people nearby ?
Causes air pollution
Seeps into the groundwater
Affects the health of people living near by
Different types of pollution
As of 2019, how many pedestrians die every day?
62 due to insufficient or unsafe footpaths
Where can you complain about the street light issues in your locality?
Municipal Corporation or Panchayat
what are some ways to decrease water pollution?
Dispose of trash in a proper manner, use non-toxic products, use natural fertilizer, and recycle.
what are some long term health effects of air pollution?
damage of the brain, lung cancer, & heart disease
How many potholes death happen everyday in India
10
The local self-government deals with issues of:
Local Importance
What is the definition of water pollution?
The addition of harmful chemicals to natural water.
how can we stop littering?
Recycling and throwing away trash
As of 2020, which country generated the maximum amount of waste?
India
What is “ day zero “ ?
The day when a city's taps dry out and run out of water
what is water pollution usually caused by?
Human activity and industry
what can we do to reduce air pollution?
save energy, manage heating & cooling, & improve fuel economy
How much waste does India generate each year?
62 million tonnes of waste generated. Out of which 31 million tonnes is dumped in landfills and remaining processed.
Which city in South Africa came close to running out of water ?
Cape Town, South Africa