the water we drink, as well as the many materials needed in our homes, at work and for leisure 

activities. But a lot of what comes from the environment, and its chemical, physical and biological 

components, is taken for granted. Biodiversity and habitat protection is done by environment.ecological balance and tourism is promoted by environment. 

Despite the countless merits of the environment, the word degradation has been added in the word environment. Our environment is getting worse every day.There can be so many causes of environmental pollution including fossil fuel emissions from power plants, pollution from vehicles, high quantity of exhaust gases, chemical effluents, pollutants, and soil erosion. In addition, ineffective agricultural policies can also lead to degradation. The use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides on agricultural land results in contamination of soil.

Due to the unwanted pollution, several effects can be seen::

Air pollution can trigger a number of environmental hazards, including global warming, depletion of the ozone layer, increase in ultraviolet radiations, acid rain, etc. Water pollution, on the other hand, is resulting in habitat destruction for a number of species which inhabit various water bodies. While some species have already been driven to extinction, others are battling for survival.Soil contamination is affecting no. Of plant species on the planet

Environmental hazards have severe effects on human health

Air polln .is considered the main cause of ever rising cases of respiratory system problems and diseases, like asthma and cancer. As for the effects of water pollution, these include a large number of water-borne diseases, ranging from diarrhea and vomiting to gastrodiseases and typhoid.Heavy metals and pesticides can also affect our body through contamination.

Being a senior citizens of this country, it's our role to keep the environment fresh and green.. We can improve our environment by following 3R's-reduce, recycle and reuse.

People's participation can be done to clean surroundings and environment.we can educate people about the importance of natural resources and aware them about the importance of planting trees.,tress provide oxygen, food and clean the environment. We should stop sending chemicals into waterways.

In this way, we should conserve, protect and preserve the environment as they are the ones that gives off everything. We should say no to plastics and use alternative source of energy. It's our duty to keep our surroundings clean and green,