ESSAY ON POLLUTION Pollution is the presence of harmful substances in the environment. These harmful substances are called pollutants. There are various types of pollution that are air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution and more. Because of the increasing in pollution, pollution is also increasing on a daily basis. Hence, everyone should be aware of the pollution, its effects and how to reduce if effectively. Pollution - A brief Like a balanced diet for a healthy body, our environment also needs every substance in a balanced proportion. If any substance increases more than its threshold amount then it pollutes the environment such as increased carbon dioxide, nitrogen dioxide in the atmosphere pollutes the air and adversely affects the health of humans. Type of pollution There are different types of pollution that affects different sections of the environment. . Air pollution . Water pollution . Noise pollution . Soil pollution Effects of pollution Due to pollution people and the environment are getting affected in different ways. 1. The high level of noise pollution face hearing problems, high blood pressure and other issues. 2. The high level of air pollution, global warming is increasing which will further depleting the ozone layer. 3. Increased water pollution is destroying life underwater. 4. Continuous increases of soil pollution is making the soil infertile. How to reduce pollution 1. Reduce the use of non-biodegradable things 2. Plant more trees 3. Less use of chemicals 4. Reduce population 5. Recycling CADET NAME : ASWATHY M M CADET NUMBER : KL19SWA160349 BATTALION : 23 KERALA BATTALION INSTITUTION : SREEKRISHNA COLLEGE GURUVAYUR GROUP : ERNAKULAM DTE : KERALA & LAKSHADWEEP