POLLUTION

Toxins

Over 4 billion of toxins are released by the industry into the environment each year.

Lead poisoning is a big concern in the U.S. especially with children.

Superfund sites which are dump sites for garbage are potential public health risks.

Air & Water

Smog and Soot are the 2 main pollutants for poor air quality causing heart and lung disease as well as many other medical issues.

Over 200 toxins have been discovered in our air we breath; Florida being in the high twenty percent of states where cancer risk is greater.

Waterways however have become cleaner over the years due to pollution controls.

Animals

Two trillion pounds of animal waste are produced each year.

Many of this is due to livestock and manufactures.

This is one of Americas top pollution problems effecting our environment and drinking water.

Florida is the second highest of having animal waste.

Ways to decrease pollution

Driving less, carpool or ride a bike instead.

Air-Friendly products such as products that are water based or have low amounts of volatile organic compounds.

Save energy such as turning off stuff when done with it, insulation as well as low-flow shower heads.

Look for recycled products to spend $$$ on. Many stores such as Publix and Wal-Mart have reusable bags for groceries nowadays.

Modern technology Owes ecology

An apologyBy: Alan M. Eddison

Toxins Air & Water

Animals Ways to decrease pollution