Land pollution

Land pollution is the deterioration (destruction) of the earth’s land surfaces, often directly or indirectly as a result of man’s activities and their misuse of land resources.

Causes:

  • Deforestation
  • Mining
  • Agriculture
  • Industry
  • Landfills and Waste
  • Urbanisation

Effects:

  • Soil pollution
  • Climate pattern changes
  • Effect on humanlife
  • Danger to wildlife
  • Environmental Impact

Solutions:

  • Reducing chemical fertilizer and pesticide use
  • Reusing of materials
  • Recycling and recovery of materials
  • Reforesting
  • Solid Waste Treatment