Pollution is defined as the accumulation of substances or forms of energy in an environment in quantities or at flow rates, which exceed an ecosystem’s capacity to either neutralise or disperse them to harmless levels. (RF Dasmann – 1975). What do the terms used in this definition mean? Pollution can happen through various mediums, such…
Global warming is the long term-warming of the planet, often calculated relative to the pre-Industrial level (c. 1850-1900). The processes that warm the atmosphere are often collectively referred to as the greenhouse effect. In the last 150 years, humans have released large amount of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere enabling it to trap large amount…