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…to possible erosion by wind and water. Erosion removes fertile soil and contributes to problems of air and water pollution. Several techniques are used to combat erosion. Crop farmers are shifting toward reduced-tillage techniques to prepare their seedbeds. Many…

…activity in the Kuril Islands; volcanoes and earthquakes on the Kamchatka Peninsula Environment—current issues: air pollution from heavy industry, emissions of coal-fired electric plants, and transportation in major cities; industrial, municipal…

…to the condition of a country’s environment and it’s ability to continue to support the population. It is for this reason that we regard environmental quality as an indicator of the development of a country, i.e. the more polluted the environment, the less developed…

…in the US since 1991. The US Coast Guard data shows that the amount of oil spilled by tankers has decreased dramatically. Worldwide pollution from tanker spills is a relatively minor source of marine pollution. It only represents a small fraction of the oil…

…Acid Rain is a form of air pollution. This is a widespread problem in the United States, Canada, and Western Europe. Once acid rain is in the air there is little we can do. If everyone works together we can eliminate some of the common everyday…

…of China. The abundance of coal led to industry, transport and homes burning coal in one form or the other. As a result many cities experienced severe atmospheric pollution, and China was blamed for releasing 10% of the world's annual greenhouse gases. During…

…have caused increasing attention recently. The focus is on the environmentally harmful effects in household detergents. Wastewater, from laundering agents, contains phosphates, which are said to be a water pollutant. Most laundry detergents contain…

…in December 1999, was put into orbit to observe the land, air and ocean. The 10,560 lb satellite featured five surveillance instruments, which monitored phenomena on Earth, air pollution, weather patterns and wildfires. Located at the Whipple Observatory in Arizona…

…. If present trends continue for the next several decades, our planet will become uninhabitable. Overpopulation, pollution and energy consumption have created such planet-wide problems as massive deforestation, ozone depletion, acid rains and the global warming…

…as a byproduct. A few days later, Bush said he wants to see that the first car driven by "a child born today" is powered by hydrogen and pollution free. By investing federal dollars into the development of fuel cells, the president is seeking to neutralize…