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Pollution is the process of turning land, water, air or other parts of the environment dirty, unsafe and unsuitable. Pollution occurs through the introduction of contaminants into a natural environment. However, this contaminant doesn’t need to be tangible. According to the non-profit environmental organization called Pure Earth, pollution affects more than 200 million people. Yet, it is one the most ignored concepts in the modern world. Daily, you witness it, acknowledge it, and even contribute to it at times. Here are a few powerful pictures of pollution that will make you stop and think about the planet.
1. This turtle’s body changed because of pollution
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2. We hope this kid doesn’t get sick
3. It grew disproportionately because of a six pack of canned drinks
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4. If you don’t know what this is, it is a bird stuck in an oil spill
5. A young boy swims in polluted water in China
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6. This man is cleaning up an oil spill. Tough job.
7. Thousands of dead fish
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8. Mexico City from above…Where are the green spaces?
9. Clean water is a must for children
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10. Waste kill animals
11. Every morning, he looks for recyclable plastic so that he can sell it to support his family.
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12. It didn’t do anything wrong
13. It died from waste
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14. Homeless
15. A bird stuck in an oil spill
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16. A group of penguins covered in oil
17. Here’s why we should ban plastic bags
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18. Hong Kong is so polluted that tourists have to take “fake” photos
19. Surfing in polluted waters
source: imgur
SEE ALSO: In East Africa Lies A Rainforest You Have Probably Never Heard Of.
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