Micro-Pollutants on the Environment: Causes, Impacts and Solutions
Cinnusamy Prabakaran
Dept. of Natural Resource Management, Horticultural College and Research Institute for Women, Tiruchchirappalli, Tamil Nadu (620 027), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Contaminants, Environmental impact, Micropollutant, Solution
Abstract
Micropollutants are substances that originate from human activities and are found in low concentrations (micrograms) in the hydrosphere, lithosphere and atmosphere that impact a negative influence on environmental health. Increased use of synthetic chemicals including agriculture (pesticides and fertilizers), consumer goods (flame retardants, microplastics, perfluorinated compounds), pharmaceuticals (drugs, synthetic hormones), personal hygiene products and industries has resulted in the presence of micropollutants within the human habitat. The article describes micropollutants influence on environment including water contamination, soil degradation and air pollution, as well as adverse impacts on terrestrial and aquatic living beings. Lastly, the article explores various solutions to alleviate the effects of micropollutants, including enhancing waste management systems, implementing more stringent regulations, fostering the development of alternatives and attention to this pressing affair.
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