Any chemical released on land travels into water, and any chemical on land or in water can enter the food chain and accumulate in the bodies of animals.

Jan 28, 2011 - Angela Libal

Land pollution is simply the contamination of the earth with man-made waste. Become part of the solution instead of remaining a source of the problem.

Jan 22, 2011 - Chasity Goddard

Many forms of pollution threaten the world ocean ecosystem. It's widely known that chemicals cause pollution, but noise pollution also disrupts animal life.

Jan 1, 2011 - Angela Libal

Third World countries are faced with growing quantities of solid waste but lack the resources to deal with it. Modern high tech solutions can help.

Jul 14, 2010 - Joseph Reynolds

Many invertebrates live in freshwater, and those that live in streams can be used to indicate water quality.

Apr 3, 2007 - John Blatchford

Mining activities benefit communities by supplying jobs and creating resources. However, many of these communities also have to deal with the resulting toxic pollution.

Sep 28, 2009 - Alexandra Matiella Novak

The positive impact of eating vegetarian on the environment is twofold. It prevents pollution and avoids waste of resources. This part deals with pollution.

Feb 24, 2009 - Martin Bohn

Acquisition of resources through mining and drilling, and disposal of the resultant wastes, are huge factors in habitat destruction and pollution.

Dec 31, 2010 - Angela Libal

Learn about the many sources of ocean water pollution including oil spills, plastics, and most importantly land based runoff.

Jan 6, 2011 - Megan Jungwi

The vegetarian lifestyle doesn't support farm factories which are harmful to animals and pollute the environment. Farm factories are responsible for environmental problem

Mar 19, 2010 - Rebekah Colburn

Nonpoint source pollution represents one of the greatest threats to the environment, adding tons of toxins to waters and soil while posing serious human health risks.

Mar 22, 2010 - Chris Dinesen Rogers

Persistent pollutants enter waterways via air, affecting wildlife habitats. Ecosystem protection needs air and water agencies to control organics, mercury and nitrogen.

Oct 9, 2007 - Dawn M. Smith

Indoor air pollution can cause harmful effects to health, reduce worker productivity and increase medical costs. Exposure to pollutants like formaldehyde can be reduced.

Feb 4, 2010 - Jacqueline Lerche

Nonpoint source pollution from marinas and boating can negatively effect the environment if adequate management steps are not taken to control it.

Aug 6, 2007 - Alan Sorum

Fuels used for electricity generation and vehicle propulsion are a major source of thermal pollution, harming aquatic organisms and causing global warming.

Sep 28, 2010 - Zeeshan Amin

Whenever it rains, untreated sewage from cesspools and deteriorating septic systems pours into drinking water supplies.

Jan 19, 2010 - John Anderson

Automobiles may be fascinating for many but they cause an irreparable damage to the environment we breathe in by emitting obnoxious pollutants.

Apr 4, 2010 - Zeeshan Amin

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that 7 million U.S. residents face severe water quality problems. Another million lack basic indoor plumbing.

Jan 19, 2010 - John Anderson

Ever wondered why Thailand attracts so many travelers and tourists? This article gives a brief introduction to some of the highlights of the South East Asian country.

Mar 15, 2007 - Megan Styles

The buying of tracts of low priced land, partially developing it and reselling for a profit is an American tradition, and explains a good deal about settlement patterns.

Aug 18, 2007 - John Crandall