Problem of Pollution

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Problem of Pollution

Pollution is a global problem which requires a

local solution.

What is the effect of pollution on common man ?what initiatives do we suggest at the individualand community level for pollution prevention and

control?


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Every human action is leading to environmental

damages especially the quality of water and air

The modern life style is dirtier than our distantancestors which causes pollution

Modern lifestyle is the root cause of pollution lifestyle correction is the solution


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Modern lifestyle even pollute the panchabhootas

the five essential elements

Prevent polluting of panchabhhotas for thecontinuous existence of human kind in this beautifulplanet


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1. The five Rs in the natural prevention and

control of pollution ( Restrict, Reduce,Recover, Reuse, and Recycle)

2. How the environment of flora and fauna in theriver helps prevent pollution?


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1. Modern lifestyle is the root cause of pollution.

Lifestyle correction is the solution.

2. The corporate initiatives in preventing andcontrolling pollution?


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1. What natural measures do we suggest in

preventing and controlling pollution?

2. The salient features of pollution control?


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1. How sustainable pollution control enables toachieve environmental improvements while

remaining competitive and profitable?

2. Sustainable pollution control is a logicalextension of our desire to conserve materials

and reduce waste?


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Practice Pachabhootopasana as an ancient

principle of pollution prevention

Restrict the creation of waste at its source. Preventits increase in households and business houses.


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The effects of Pollution of living systems

Its effects on population health and habitatA number of pollution syndromes

Dramatic increase in the sickness and mortality


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The highest concentration of pollutants are foundat their source

Prevention is better than cure

An ounce of prevention is better than an ocean ofcontrol


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Air Pollution

Industrial processes and vehicular exhaust

Release of gases, liquids in the vapor phase and

dust particles

Most generally released gases : carbon dioxide,carbon monoxide and sulphur dioxide

Incidence of acute attacks of bronchitis

The liquids liberated in a vapor phase

hydrocarbonAsbestos dust can also cause heavy damage


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Spread of infectious disease by waterpollution

Concentration of certain trace elements inwater

Toxic materials in the water effluentspossibly causing mutation or cancer

Cyanide, lead , cadmium, arsenic, mercury,manganese, chromium are industrial waste

Water Pollution


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Water is a vital substance in all parts of the

environment

It covers about 70 per cent of the earthsurface and is found in different forms in all

parts of the earth

Fresh water resources are finite and are

over used

Water Pollution


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Water resources can be classified as

surface water and ground water

Surface water include rivers, lakes andoceans support aquatic life

Ground water is the moisture that exists in

the pore spaces of soil and in cavities and

fissures of rock

Water Pollution


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Problem of pathogenic organism

Cause waterborne diseases cholera,

bacterial and amoebic dysentery, enteritis,polio, infectious hepatitis, malaria

Presence of faecal coli forms

contaminated by untreated faeces

Water Pollution


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Ground water comprises the vast majority

of fresh water and is the primary source of

drinking water

Despite water being limited and the

essence of all life on earth it is widely treated

as infinite and expandable resource

Water Pollution


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Industrial waste, sewage, silt from eroded

land, chemical waste and nutrients from

agricultural run off

These toxic substances make their way into

rivers and lakes and later plants animals and

humans

Water Pollution


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Water is polluted by four kinds of

substances

Traditional organic waste

Waste generated from industrial processes,

chemical agents - fertilizers and pesticides

Silt from degraded catchments

Water Pollution


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The bulk of the water is drawn from natural

stream the rivers and lake

These water reserves got contaminated

due to the effluents received from industriesSometimes its PH level is changed due to

acidic and alkaline nature of effluents

Water Pollution and Prevention


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Many of the effluents joining the river are

biologically degraded by the flora and fauna

present in the river

The undesirable organic load received from

the effluents (pollution) is fully degraded

biologically

Water Pollution and Prevention

Biologically Degradable


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The total load in such cases, is within the

assimilation capacity of the river

Very often the pollution load is beyond theassimilation capacity, which destroys the

rivers and lakes

Kanpur, Varanasi, Lucknow, Calcutta,

Calicut, Kochi

Assimilation Capacity


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Primary treatment

Secondary Treatment

Tertiary Treatment

G.N.Pandey, Environmental Management, Vikas

Waste Water Treatment


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Chemical Treatment

Biological Treatment

Physical treatment


Treatment of Industrial Effluents


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Summary of Industrial Wastetheir origin, character and treatment



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The atmosphere is used as a natural sinkfor gaseous pollutants

The assimilation capacity of the

atmosphere is limitedA polluted atmosphere is generally an

unnatural atmosphere

Air Pollution


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Atmosphere weight is approximately 4.5x10 15 metric tonnes

It presses down upon the earth with a

pressure of 2016 lbs/sq feet

Air Pollution


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There are several well known effects of air

pollution including smog, acid rain, green

house effect and ozone layer depletion

Effects of Air Pollution

A contributor to Global Issues


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Injuries to human health

Plants, animals and other properties

Reasonably interfere with the comfortableenjoyment of life

Affects the aesthetics of the planet

Damages to vegetation and livestock

Deterioration to buildings and livestock



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Carbon Oxide: carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

Sulphur Oxide: sulphur dioxide and sulphur trioxide

Nitrogen oxide: Nitric acid and nitrogen dioxide and

nitrous oxide

Volatile Organic compounds (VOCs): Methane,

Benzene, Chloro - fluro carbon

Suspended particulate matter solid particles dust,

lead oil pesticides and so on

Photochemical oxidants : Ozone O3Hydrogen peroxide

The main classes of Air Pollutants


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Transportation Engines,

Power plants and industrial processesBurning of solid wastes

The combustion of gasoline and

Other hydrocarbon fuels in automobiles

Nitrogen oxides, gaseous hydro carbon

Carbon monoxide andLarge quantities of particulates

Major Sources


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Short Term:

Irritation to the eyes, nose, throats

Upper respiratory infections

Bronchitis and pneumoniaHead ache nausea, allergic reactions

Long Term:

Chronic Respiratory diseases,

Lung cancer, heart disease andDamage to brain, nerve , liver and kidneys

Effects of Air Pollutants


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Pollution across all mediums, remains one

of the largest environmental challenges

facing todays world

Traditional pollution control called end of

pipe treatment

Strategies to manage pollution after it has

been generated

Pollution Prevention


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A paradigm shift from pollution control to

pollution preventionInvolvement of all sectors households toindustrial houses


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The conceptual framework of sustainable

development towards action plan for pollution

controlLogical extension of our desire to conserve

materials and reduce waste

A pro active approach in pollution control

Sustainable Pollution control


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It is not just an environmental initiative

But supports other productivity oriented

programmes and strategies

Enables to achieve environmental improvementswhile remaining competitive and profitable

Focuses on reducing the volumes of toxicity rather

than treating emissions and waters ensures efficient

use of material and reduction waste at it sources

Sustainable Pollution control for productivity


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Waste minimization

Waste avoidance

Waste reduction waste prevention

Green productivitySource Reduction

Eco efficiency

Cleaner production

Industrial ecology

Salient features- Pollution control


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Defective products

Air emission

Waste water discharges

Solid wastes

Production loss

Excess energy/water

Inefficient use of labour/raw materials

Unusable/discarded chemical residues

Waste Reduction & Pollution control


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Reduced operating cost

Improved worker safety

Reduced compliance costs

Increased productivity

Increased environmental protectionReduced future liability costs

Continuous improvement

Resource conservation

Reduced investment in pollution control

Mitigation of global challengesImproved public image of the industry

Investor confidence and customer satisfaction

Pollution Prevention & Control - Benefits


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Restrict reducerecover recycle reuse

Treat & process dispose - dump

Waste Management


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Extraction production distribution consumption final disposal

Primary industrial municipal Muncipal

Production waste and waste

waste industrial

Life Cycle Waste Generation

H I D D E N W A S T E

WASTE WASTE WASTE


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Every human action is leading to environmental damagesespecially the quality of water and air

The modern life style is dirtier than our distant ancestorswhich causes pollution

Modern lifestyle is the root cause of pollution life stylecorrection is the solution

Modern lifestyle even pollute the panchabhootas the fiveessential elements

conclusion


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Prevent polluting of panchabhhotas for the continuousexistence of human kind in this beautiful planet

Practice Pachabhootopasana as an ancient principle ofpollution prevention

Restrict the creation of waste at its source. Prevent itsincrease in households and business houses.

conclusion


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Individual initiative and community participation in

pollution prevention and control

Pollution is a global problem which requires a local

solution think globally act locally

conclusion


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Enhance the flora and fauna in the river which are

capable of preventing pollution

Chlorophyll based plant can prevent pollution

Encourage natural prevention through five Ps restrict, reduce, recover, reuse, recycle

conclusion


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1. Pollution is a global problem which requires a local solution.

Explain?

2. What is the effect of pollution on common man ? what initiatives do

you suggest at the individual and community level for pollution

prevention and control?

3. Explain the five Rs in the natural prevention and control of pollution

( Restrict, Reduce, Recover, Reuse, and Recycle)

4. Explain how the environment of flora and fauna in the river helps

prevent pollution?

5. Modern lifestyle is the root cause of pollution. Lifestyle correction is

the solution. Discuss?

Questions


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1. Explain with example the corporate initiatives in preventing and

controlling pollution?

2. As a consultant what natural measures do you suggest in

preventing and controlling pollution?

3. Explain the salient features of pollution control?4. Explain how sustainable pollution control enables to achieve

environmental improvements while remaining competitive and

profitable?

5. Sustainable pollution control is a logical extension of our desire to

conserve materials and reduce waste?

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1. Critically examine the non market benefits of pollution control and

the efficacy of pollution control act in India?

2. Explain how issues raised by pollution from commercial and

industrial enterprises are to be solved ethically?

3. The pollution level increases along with economic growth and after

that it decreases with economic development. Explain thisphenomenon using Kuznets hypotheses?

4. What do you understand by pollution externalities and economic

efficiency?

5. What is pollution tax? How effective is this market mechanism in

modern time?

Questions


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Kurian Joseph, Nagendran R.

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Pandy G.N. Environmental

Management

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