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SEA Environment

Identify the Importance, Problem, Effect, and Solution

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Importance of Ganges The river provides water for drinking, bathing, cooking, and for transportation for over 400 million people who live India
Problem facing the Ganges two million tons of chemical, human, and agricultural waste along with human bodies are deposited into the river every day
Effect of Pollution on the Ganges Cities along the river have the highest rates of water-born diseases (found in drinking water). About 80% of all illnesses and one-third of deaths in India come from drinking
Solution of Ganges River Pollution India’s government started a program in 1985 called the Ganges Action Plan, with the purpose of cleaning up the river. Indians have built many sewage and water treatment plants along the river.
Importance of the Yangtze River Extremely important water source to at least one-third of China’s population
Problem Facing the Yangtze Billions of tons of chemicals and waste from agriculture, industry, and humans pour into the river each year.
Effect of Pollution on the Yangtze Hundreds of millions of Chinese villagers do not have safe drinking water because of the pollution.
Solution of Yangtze River The Chinese government is building more water treatment facilities along the Yangtze’s banks. It is encouraging cities to build sanitary landfills for garbage rather than dumping it into the river.
Monsoons Heavy rains that provide water for the people of India, thes heavy rains can cause flooding and bring many problems to the people of Inida.
Cause of Air Pollution In China Much of China’s energy is provided by burning coal, a process that sends soot, ash, and chemicals into the air and citizens also burn coal to heat their homes.
Effect of Air Pollution in China leading causes of death in China are heart and respiratory conditions related to overexposure to air pollution
Causes of Air Pollution in India India has some of the heaviest air pollution in the world due to automobile emissions and the development of industry.
Effect of Air Pollution in India Indians living in cities have some of the highest rates of respiratory disease in the world.
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