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Debate on Industrialisation and Preservation of nature​

Answer 1

Explanation:

There are four primary impact points when it comes to industrialization — air, water, soil and habitat. The biggest problem is air pollution, caused by the smoke and emissions generated by burning fossil fuels. ... Finally, industrialization has led to dramatic habitat destruction.

Answer 2

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Explanation:

With industries operating, a 100 per cent pollution-free environment is a myth. It is neither possible nor necessary

By Samar Lahiry

Published: Tuesday 14 March 2017

Recovery of e-waste is abysmally low and we need to encourage recycling of e-waste on a very large scale so that problem disposal is tackled

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The purpose of economic development in any region is to provide opportunities for improved living and jobs to people. While industrial development invariably creates more jobs in any region, possibilities of adverse effects on the environment also increase, if adverse effects are not reduced.

Industrialisation has led to environmental degradation in terms of industrial pollution. With industries operating, a 100 per cent pollution-free environment is a myth. It is neither possible nor necessary.

However, it is imperative to ensure that industrial units cause the least pollution. Adequate and effective pollution control measures are required so that adverse effects on the environment are minimised. Necessary technological know-how and institutional back up support are available in this regard.

Dust, smoke, fumes and toxic gas emissions occur as a result of highly-polluting industries such as thermal power plants, coal mines, cement, sponge iron, steel & ferroalloys, petroleum and chemicals. In industry-specific clusters, these have not only become hazardous, but also cause irreparable damage to our ecology and environment, often breaching the environment’s carrying capacity.

High emission level of pollutants at industrial clusters has been reported in Raipur-Durg, Korba-Bilaspur, Vapi-Ankleswar, Dhanbad-Bokaro, Vizag, Tarapur and Ludhiana. This is despite the fact that the number of power plants switched over to super-critical technology. Steel, cement, chemicals and petroleum refineries have adopted state-of-the–art technologies. There is an urgent need to review and rework the strategies of setting up industry-specific clusters based on comparative advantage.