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There are many sources of radiation pollution such as research laboratories, nuclear power plants, etc. The worst case of the radiation pollution was the Chernobyl disaster , which occurred over a century ago, but the effects still linger on today.
What Is Noise? The most common definition of noise is "unwanted sound." A sound might be unwanted because it is: Loud Unpleasant or annoying Intrusive or distracting The word "noise" descends from the Latin word "nausea," meaning seasickness, or, more generally, any similar sensation of disgust, annoyance, or discomfort. The opposite of noise is: quiet, silence, peace, calm. (Hence, making too much noise in public is sometimes called "disturbing the peace.") What Is Noise Pollution? Noise pollution refers to sounds in the environment that are caused by humans and that threaten the health or welfare of human or animal inhabitants. The most common source of noise pollution by far, the one that affects the most people on the planet, is motor vehicles. Aircraft and industrial machinery are also major sources. Additional noise pollution is contributed by office machines, sirens, power tools, and other equipment. Noise pollution is not easy to measure, because the very definition of noise depends on the context of the sound and the subjective effect it has on the people hearing it. One person's idea of exultant, joyful music might be another person's pure torment.
Recycling is processing used materials (waste) into new products to prevent waste of potentially useful materials, reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials, reduce energy usage, reduce air pollution (from incineration) and water pollution (from landfilling) by reducing the need for "conventional" waste disposal, and lower greenhouse gas emissions as compared to virgin production.[1][2] Recycling is a key component of modern waste reduction and is the third component of the "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" waste hierarchy. Recyclable materials include many kinds of glass, paper, metal, plastic, textiles, and electronics. Although similar in effect, the composting or other reuse of biodegradable waste such as food or garden waste is not typically considered recycling.[2] Materials to be recycled are either brought to a collection center or picked up from the curbside, then sorted, cleaned, and reprocessed into new materials bound for manufacturing.
Water pollution
Methods of controlling water pollution fall into three general categories: physical, chemical, and biological. For example, one form of water pollution consists of suspended solids such as fine dirt and dead organisms. These materials can be removed from water by simply allowing the water to sit quietly for a period of time, thereby allowing the pollutants to settle out, or by passing the water through a filter. (The solid pollutants are then trapped in the filter.) Chemical reactions can be used to remove pollutants from water. For example, the addition of alum (potassium aluminum sulfate) and lime (calcium hydroxide) to water results in the formation of a thick, sticky precipitate. When the precipitate begins to settle out, it traps and carries with it solid particles, dead bacteria, and other components of polluted water. Biological agents can also be used to remove pollutants from water. Aerobic bacteria (those that need oxygen to survive) and anaerobic bacteria (those that do not require oxygen) attack certain chemicals in polluted water and convert them to a harmless form.