Pollution

A look into the effects of mankind's wants.

Each day many lakes, rivers, streams, swamps, marshes, and underground water systems, are polluted by harmful run-off from power plants and other factory based apparatus, and each day many people get sick and often die from polluted water. It has been estimated that 25,000 people die every day as a result of poor water quality and water-borne diseases.

1.7 billion people, almost one third of the worlds population, do not have safe water supplies, and more than 1 .5 billion people depend on ground water for drinking. 80% Of Europe's coasts are at risk, and 70% of Asia's coasts are at risk due to toxic pollutants being dumped into the oceans, as well as numerous oil spills which also effect the Carribean.

If you want to do your part in saving the environment try to do the following:

• Turn off extra lights.
• Don't waste water.