causes of environmental hazards

Some of these wastes are also classified as hazardous wastes. are those that are potentially dangerous and can cause diseases, fire, etc. The hazardous wastes include toxic wastes. Toxic wastes are those that are poisonous in nature. Hazardous wastes are tho..

Dangers of Radiation - The first and only atomic bombs were used in war was in 1945 when Hiroshima and Nagasaki were devastated. Widespread destruction and damage were produced immediately by the blast. Some of the damage caused by the emitted radiation became evident within days, but som..

The energy source that we actually choose depends on various factors like the cost, the ease with which it is available, the efficiency of the technology available and the environmental damage that will be caused by using that sourc..

Environmental Consequences - The energy source that we actually choose depends on various factors like the cost, the ease with which it is available, the efficiency of the technology available and the environmental damage that will be caused by using that source. It is..

Environmental Pollution - The substances/species produced either by a natural source or by human activity, which cause an adverse effect on the environment on being in excess of a desirable limit, are termed as pollutants. Some common examples of pollutants are carbon monoxide, ..

Environmental legislation means laws for the protection of the environment. Some of the important environmental laws are 1) 1972 - UN conference on Human Environment held in Stockolm recommended that a) People should be educated about the cause of environmental..

Causes of Cancer - A chemical or other environmental agent that produces cancer is called a carcinogen. The world Health organisation estimates that carcinogens may be associated with 60 - 90% of all human cancer. Depending upon their mode of action carcinogens are of 3 types. (..

Introduction - It is aptly said that pollution is the price paid by us towards social development through scientific advancement. Pollution is a peril of our society. It is a peril out of scientific achievements applied to improvement of human facilities. Science is a tool of development. This is a..

Environment of earth includes the whole of atmosphere, hydrosphere as related to biosphere. Therefore, environment includes nature, composition of air, characters of hydrological parameters, sunshine, air pressure, temperature, water resources - their storage and flow and all other physical paramet..

Causes of Extinction of Wildlife - Wildlife species may become totally extinct if no measures are taken to protect them. Some of reasons for extinction of wild life are. a) Destruction of their natural habitats - by environmental pollution, deforestation, soil erosion, overgrazi..