Pollution

Is pollution is outcome of development? Then why developed country is less polluted than developing country? So then development process is the cause of pollution? Pollution is increasing day by day, no doubt at all. Is there any way to stop pollution? What can a person do?  These are some question that always knocks doors of my mind. What can I do to stop pollution?

Pollution is one of the biggest global killers, affecting over 100 million people. That?s comparable to global diseases like malaria and HIV. Over 1 million seabirds and 100,000 sea mammals are killed by pollution every year. People who live in places with high levels of air pollutants have a 20% higher risk of death from lung cancer than people who live in less-polluted areas.

What can I do to stop pollution? I cannot stop overall pollution of world but

?        I can Conserve energy – remember to turn off lights, computers, and electric appliances when not in use.

?        Use energy efficient light bulbs and appliances.

?        Participate in my local utility?s energy conservation programs.

?        Limit driving by carpooling, using public transportation, biking and walking.

?        Keep my automobile well tuned and maintained. Follow the manufacturer?s instructions on routine maintenance, such as changing the oil and filters, and checking tire pressure and wheel alignment.

?        Avoid excessive idling of my automobile.

?        Use electric or hand-powered lawn care equipment.

?        Be careful not to spill gasoline when filling up your car or gasoline powered lawn and garden equipment.

?        Run dishwashers and clothes washers only when full.

?        Choose environmentally friendly cleaners.

?        Use water-based or solvent free paints whenever possible and buy products that say "low VOC".

?        Close containers of household cleaners, workshop chemicals and solvents, and garden chemicals to prevent volatile organic compounds from evaporating into the air.

 Reference: https://www.des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/air/tsb/ams/aqmdp/share.htm