what are the harmful effects of the use of plastic bags?

kunu asked: how plastic bags are related to soil pollution, air pollution, water pollution, etc….Pollution Prevention

Does anybody else think that cruises have seriously detrimental affects on the environment?

kelsey asked: Seriously. All that waste and pollution. And it doesn’t just go away. It floates there, on and on and on and on and on. And because it’s just water, it can’t decompose.Waste Management

Don’t carbon credit systems place a disproportionate burden on the poor, who can’t afford them?

Wooderson asked: After all, the wealthy can buy their way out of reducing their carbon footprints. So, the net result is, they pay some money, but they haven’t helped the environment at all. Those not among the wealthy can’t pay the carbon credits so they have to bear a higher portion of the [...]

What could you do to reduce the amount of pollution released in the atmosphere?

Betty asked: Air pollution and ozone depletion are still problems that affect the Earth.

are the electric cars the cure for air pollution?

enis c asked: ???Emissions Control

How much pollution goes into the sky on the fourth of July?

Velvet Dreams asked: This might sound mean, but apparently we are trying to reduce pollution around our earth, yet every 4th of July the USA sets off fireworks. Now we all see that smoke after the show is over and where else does it go but up. So are our 4th of July fireworks helping [...]

What are the Health Effects of Airport Pollution?

NYFilm asked: I live almost a mile away from a medium-sized airport.
Airport Name: Teterboro Airport, Teterboro, NJ
The planes there are mostly Jets…no Boeings or Airbuses…it is not an International Airport. Just an airport for jets.
How will living next to this airport affect my health?
Noise is not the problem, I am worrying about pollution.
What will be [...]

Does anybody know what common plants are particularly sensitive to pollution?

Kyle asked: I’m working on a research project for my AP biology class and I need something to indicate pollution. Are there any common plants that are good for this?

What has China done to try and reduce their pollution?

Savannah asked: What has China done to try and reduce their pollution?
Basically just what the question says ^^
Full informative answers would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!Air Quality

What is the meaning of radioactive pollution?

jananipriyas asked: What are the sources, causes and effects of radioactive pollution?Water Pollution

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