Post by Andrei Tchentchik on Jan 23, 2020 13:27:45 GMT 2
(.#A.025).- Planet Earth, the invisible crisis of the quality of water.
Planet Earth, the invisible crisis of the quality of water.
Tuesday, August 27, 2019.
A World Bank study shows that bacteria, wastewater, chemicals and plastics are able to remove oxygen from the water and turn it into a poison for humans and ecosystems.
This reduces by one third the potential economic growth of heavily polluted areas and threatens human and environmental well-being. It is the invisible crisis of water.
Rich and poor countries may face water quality issues.
The range of pollutants tends to increase with the prosperity of a country.
Current situation :
8.3 billion tons of plastic created since the 1950s.
90% have not been recycled.
Microplastic presence in 80% of global freshwater sources and 93% of bottled water.
The results :
High salinity of water.
Bad agricultural yield
Loss of money to feed 170 million people (Bangladesh population).
Aging of the pipes.
Heavy metals in water (lead, aluminum, copper, etc.)
Lead exposure in children.
Effects on neurodevelopment and decline in IQ.
SOLUTIONS
The World Bank proposes a global project to avoid the worst.
PASSIVE> Information: Publish data everywhere and establish water source monitoring systems.
PROACTIVE> Prevention: Establish laws and establish a clear jurisdiction to encourage the reduction of water pollution.
REAGENT> Investments: Provide public funding for water treatment and ensure 100% treatment.
F I N.
Planet Earth, the invisible crisis of the quality of water.
Tuesday, August 27, 2019.
A World Bank study shows that bacteria, wastewater, chemicals and plastics are able to remove oxygen from the water and turn it into a poison for humans and ecosystems.
This reduces by one third the potential economic growth of heavily polluted areas and threatens human and environmental well-being. It is the invisible crisis of water.
Rich and poor countries may face water quality issues.
The range of pollutants tends to increase with the prosperity of a country.
Current situation :
8.3 billion tons of plastic created since the 1950s.
90% have not been recycled.
Microplastic presence in 80% of global freshwater sources and 93% of bottled water.
The results :
High salinity of water.
Bad agricultural yield
Loss of money to feed 170 million people (Bangladesh population).
Aging of the pipes.
Heavy metals in water (lead, aluminum, copper, etc.)
Lead exposure in children.
Effects on neurodevelopment and decline in IQ.
SOLUTIONS
The World Bank proposes a global project to avoid the worst.
PASSIVE> Information: Publish data everywhere and establish water source monitoring systems.
PROACTIVE> Prevention: Establish laws and establish a clear jurisdiction to encourage the reduction of water pollution.
REAGENT> Investments: Provide public funding for water treatment and ensure 100% treatment.
F I N.
