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Environmental pollution is contamination of air, water and land from man-made waste. Pollution leads to depletion of the ozone layer, global warming and climate change. Air pollution is the release of chemicals and particles into the atmosphere. Water pollution includes surface runoff, leakage into groundwater, liquid spills, wastewater discharge and littering. If toxins are spilled on the ground or if an underground storage tank leaks, soil can become contaminated. Well known contaminants include herbicides and pesticides. Toxic waste is waste material, often in chemical form, which pollutes the natural environment and contaminates groundwater.
Other types of pollution include ocean...
Other types of pollution include ocean...
Environmental pollution is contamination of air, water and land from man-made waste. Pollution leads to depletion of the ozone layer, global warming and climate change. Air pollution is the release of chemicals and particles into the atmosphere. Water pollution includes surface runoff, leakage into groundwater, liquid spills, wastewater discharge and littering. If toxins are spilled on the ground or if an underground storage tank leaks, soil can become contaminated. Well known contaminants include herbicides and pesticides. Toxic waste is waste material, often in chemical form, which pollutes the natural environment and contaminates groundwater.
Other types of pollution include ocean pollution and noise pollution. Environmental pollution can have a deadly effect on humans and ecosystems. For example, cigarette smoke, including second-hand smoke, causes cancer, emphysema, stroke and heart attack. Drinking water can become contaminated by untreated sewage, rashes and skin problems occur due to oil spills, while excessive noise can cause hearing loss. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established in 1970 to put a limit on the amount of pollutants in the air. Congress passed the Clean Air Act in 1963, the Noise Control Act in 1972 and the Clean Water Act in 1977. Pollution is a bigger concern in other parts of the world, especially developing countries. Time Magazine reported in 2007 that the most polluted spots in the world included China, India, Peru and Russia.
Other types of pollution include ocean pollution and noise pollution. Environmental pollution can have a deadly effect on humans and ecosystems. For example, cigarette smoke, including second-hand smoke, causes cancer, emphysema, stroke and heart attack. Drinking water can become contaminated by untreated sewage, rashes and skin problems occur due to oil spills, while excessive noise can cause hearing loss. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established in 1970 to put a limit on the amount of pollutants in the air. Congress passed the Clean Air Act in 1963, the Noise Control Act in 1972 and the Clean Water Act in 1977. Pollution is a bigger concern in other parts of the world, especially developing countries. Time Magazine reported in 2007 that the most polluted spots in the world included China, India, Peru and Russia.
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IID fined for truck fleet air violations
The California Air Resources Board fined the Imperial Irrigation District $45,375 for operating its truck fleet and other diesel equipment in conflict with air quality regulations. Air resources board investigators found that the Imperial Irrigation...Tags: Punishment, Air Pollution, Cancer, Fines, Environmental Issues
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Our View: Collective, individual efforts needed to improve air quality
Based on the grades the county has received from the American Lung Association’s annual State of the Air report, there would seem to be yet another reason to stay indoors this summer. The county received a failing grade for its ozone, a “D&...Tags: Health, Air Pollution, American Lung Association, Environmental Issues, Physical Conditions
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IID Director Matt Dessert says he no longer works for county agency
Imperial Valley Press Staff WriterAn Imperial Irrigation District director is no longer working for Imperial County, an agency the utility district is in a lawsuit with. Vice President of the Board of Directors Matt Dessert confirmed at this week’s board meeting he left the...Tags: Air Pollution, Water Supply, Environmental Issues
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Operational development fees to be reviewed
Staff WriterA 50 percent temporary reduction of the so-called operational development fees has been proposed by the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District and will be considered by the Board of Supervisors today. Operational development fees, also known...Tags: Environmental Issues
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County to appeal court ruling on the Colorado River Water Delivery Agreement
Imperial County will appeal the April 6 United States District Court, Southern District of California ruling on the Colorado River Water Delivery Agreement, according to a press release issued today. "Unfortunately for the people of Imperial County,...Tags: Environmental Politics, Interior Policy, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Business, Water Supply
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Imperial County to appeal federal court QSA ruling
Staff WriterJust a couple of weeks after Imperial County’s case was dismissed against the federal government, the local agency has announced it plans to continue the fight. The county and its air district will appeal the April 6 decision to dismiss its lawsuit...Tags: Environmental Politics, Interior Policy, U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Air Pollution
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American Lung Association report: Imperial County air gets failing grades
Imperial Valley Press Staff WritersThe grades are in, and how did Imperial County’s air quality fare? A “D,” an “F” and a “Pass.” The American Lung Association released its annual State of the Air report, spelling out how different areas’...Tags: Science and Technology, Corporate Officers, Health, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Standards
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IID board hears DuMars findings
Staff WriterThe amount of water required to be transferred by the Imperial Irrigation District to urban areas may never be available. Quantification Settlement Agreement funds have been offsetting costs of the water department. The local water district should...Tags: Business Enterprises, Legal Services, Services and Shopping, Conservation, Crime, Law and Justice
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Imperial County denied lawsuit with feds over QSA
Staff WriterImperial County’s case against the federal government dealing with transferring water from Imperial County to the coast won’t be heard in the United States District Court. A federal court judge ruled late last week that the county and its air...Tags: Science and Technology, Agricultural Research and Technology, U.S. Department of the Interior, Government, Water Supply
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Air pollution knows no international boundaries
Improving air quality in the Imperial and Mexicali valleys has long been something the average person on both sides of the border could agree upon. Yet because of the complexity and enormity of the issue, the average person is often left feeling that...Tags: Justice System, Air Pollution, Crime, Law and Justice, Judges, Mexico
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New law requires smog check of cars exported to Mexico
Staff WriterRecently implemented smog-check requirements by Mexico’s federal government have caused some area smog-check businesses to be swamped during the past couple of weeks. “As a business owner, it’s a good problem to have, but a problem you&...Tags: Environmental Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Air Pollution, Car Repair and Maintenance Tips, Mexico
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State appellate court rules QSA valid; case to head back to trial
Imperial Valley Press Staff WriterThe nation’s largest agriculture-to-urban water transfer is a valid agreement, ruled a panel of Sacramento-area judges on Wednesday. However, a final outcome is still a ways off as the Quantification Settlement Agreement was ordered back to the...Tags: Justice System, Agricultural Research and Technology, Crime, Law and Justice, Judges, Water Supply
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