3-list the adverse health and environment impacts due to improper handling of solid waste. Identify at least 4 such effect in your locality
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Three adverse health and environment impacts due to improper handling of solid waste:
1. Adverse health affects
Improper disposal of waste can greatly affect the health of the population living nearby the polluted area or landfills. Waste disposal workers and other employees in these landfill facilities are at a greater risk. Exposure to improperly handled wastes can cause skin irritations, blood infections, respiratory problems, growth problems, and even reproductive issues.
2. Disease-carrying pests
Mosquitoes and rats are known to live and breed in sewage areas, and both are known to carry life-threatening diseases. Mosquitoes breed in cans and tires that collect water, and can carry diseases such as malaria and dengue. Rats find food and shelter in landfills and sewage, and they can carry diseases such as leptospirosis and salmonellosis. Moreover, moisture production from waste is a breeding ground for mould. It’s bacteria that has the ability to spread and grow given the appropriate conditions, such as moisture production from appliances and food scraps.
3. Causes extreme climate changes
Decomposing waste emits gases that rise to the atmosphere and trap heat. Greenhouse gases are one of the major culprits behind the extreme weather changes that the world is experiencing. From extremely strong storms and typhoons to smouldering heat, people are experiencing and suffering the negative effects of greenhouse gases.
Soil contamination, Water contamination, Air contamination and Adverse Effects of Health on both human and animal life are becoming increasingly more.