Unit 2 The environment课件20（牛津高中必修5）.pptVIP

* The environment ——By group 1 Air pollution Water pollution Land pollution And there is other pollution in our world. In a word, We are harming our planet in so many ways. What are the main causes of pollution? I think it is human beings’ bad behavior and bad habits that have caused serious damage to the environment. For example, most air pollution comes from the human activity of burning natural gas, coal and oil for industries and motor vehicles. Besides, land pollution is caused by littering ,improper disposal of domestic and industrial waste, and use of fertilizers and pesticides in farming. In turn, the pollution have bad effects on our human health. As for air pollution, it makes people sick, causes breathing problems and promotes cancer. And the toxic chemicals that pollute the soil can get into our body when we eat fruits and vegetables that have been grown in polluted soil. So What effective measures should be taken to solve those problems for ourselves and our planet? And do you do the following? 1、Do you avoid throwing things away if they can be reused, repaired, or recycled? 2、Do you avoid buying excessive packaging products? 6、Do you use a bike or walk when traveling short distances? 4、Do you use recycled paper? 5、Do you turn off the lights when you leave a room? 3、Do you avoid littering in public places? Do you … In the end, let’s protect the environment and love our world! *