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Fact-O-Pedia
Fact-O-Pedia
Industrial Pollution
Industrial Pollution

All industrial processes cause pollution to land, air, and water. This pollution
can pose a health risk to people as well as damage the environment.

Activities causing industrial pollution includes–

• Burning coal and fossil fuels, like natural gas and petroleum.

• Chemical solvents used in dyeing and farming industries.

• Untreated gas and liquid waste being released into the environment.

Solutions to control industrial waste–

• Recycling – Recycling materials and wastes to reduce waste pollution.

• Strict regulations – Government and agencies should implement strict
regulations to control industrial waste dumping.

• Machine upgradation – Upgrading machines industry-wide to the latest
technologies which would initiate less pollution.

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