Jul 30, 2025 · Pollution affects all of us, but together, we can make a difference! Students and educators can take action by joining citizen science projects like OpenLitter Map and helping build a global map …

Humans impact the physical environment in many ways: pollution, burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and more. Changes like these have triggered climate change, soil erosion, poor air quality, mass …

Jun 5, 2025 · Most air pollution is created by people burning fossil fuels, which include coal, natural gas and oil. Problems with human-caused air pollution began in the mid-1700s, when Europe and North …

Aug 14, 2025 · While pollution can present a daunting task to prevent and clean up, it is certainly possible and necessary. Governments and communities can learn from successful measures in …

May 8, 2025 · Not all environmental degradation is equal. Segregation and other forms of systemic oppression have placed a greater burden on communities of color, which often leads to unequal …

Plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental issues, as rapidly increasing production of disposable plastic products overwhelms the world’s ability to deal with them.

Oct 1, 2024 · For the purposes of regulation, the United States Environmental Protection Agency identifies two broad categories of pollution: point-source pollution and nonpoint-source pollution.

Apr 23, 2025 · Our ocean is being flooded with two main types of pollution: chemicals and trash. Chemical contamination, or nutrient pollution, is concerning for health, environmental, and economic …

Mar 6, 2024 · Noise pollution can cause health problems for people and wildlife, both on land and in the sea. From traffic noise to rock concerts, loud or inescapable sounds can cause hearing loss, stress, …

Aug 20, 2024 · Human development and activity leads to pollution (such as point source, non-point source, and noise pollution) and physical modifications (such as changes to beaches, shores and …