How does industrial pollution degrade the environment? Explain three measures to control environmental degration?
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Industrial pollution leads to environmental degradation : 1)AIR POLLUTION - it is caused due to presence of high proportion of undesirable gases. ... 2)smoke can be reduced by using oil or gas as fuel instead of coal in the factories. 3)noise absorbing material may be used apart from personal use of earplugs and earphones.
Industrial pollution degrades the environment in the following ways:
(i) Air is polluted by the gases.
(ii) Dust, fume, mist, spray and smoke contain particles.
(iii) Industrial effluents pollute rivers.
(iv) Paper pulp, textiles, chemicals, etc. industries pollute land and soil due to toxic materials.
Steps to control environmental degradation are :
(i) Careful planning and setting of industries.
(ii) Better equipment. .
(iii) Proper fuel selection and utilisation.