1st Air pollution
2nd Water pollution
3rd soil pollution
4th noise pollution

There are several types of pollution, and while they may come from different sources and have different consequences, understanding the basics about pollution can help environmentally conscious individuals minimize their contribution to these dangers. In total, there are nine recognized sources of pollution in the modern world. These sources of pollution don't simply have a negative impact on the natural world, but they can have a measurable effect on the health of human beings as well.


1 - AIR POLLUTION

Air pollution comes from a wide variety of sources. Some of the most excessive sources include:

Vehicle or manufacturing exhaust

Forest fires, volcanic eruptions, dry soil erosion, and other natural sources

Building construction or demolition


2 - WATER POLLUTION

Causes of water pollution include:

Increased sediment from soil erosion

Improper waste disposal and littering

Leaching of soil pollution into water supplies

Organic material decay in water supplies


3 - SOIL POLLUTION

Soil pollution sources include:

Hazardous waste and sewage spills

Non-sustainable farming practices, such as the heavy use of inorganic pesticides

Strip mining, deforestation, and other destructive practices

Household dumping and littering


4 - NOISE POLLUTION

Noise pollution can come from:

Traffic

Airports

Railroads

Manufacturing plants

Construction or demolition

Concerts


5 - RAIDO ACTIVE POLLUTION

Sources of radioactive contamination include:

Nuclear power plant accidents or leakage

Improper nuclear waste disposal

Uranium mining operations


6 - THERMAL POLLUTION

Thermal pollution may be caused by:

Power plants

Urban sprawl

Air pollution particulates that trap heat

Deforestation

Loss of temperature moderating water supplies


7 - LIGHT POLLUTION

Light pollution is the over illumination of an area that is considered obtrusive. Sources include:

Large cities

Billboards and advertising

Nighttime sporting events and other nighttime entertainment


8 - VISUAL POLLUTION

Sources of visual pollution include:

Power lines

Construction areas

Billboards and advertising

Neglected areas or objects such as polluted vacant fields or abandoned buildings


9 - PERSONAL POLLUTION

Personal pollution is the contamination of one's body and lifestyle with detrimental actions. This may include:

Excessive smoking, drinking or drug abuse

Emotional or physical abuse

Poor living conditions and habits

Poor personal attitudes