Types of Pollution
Anthropogenic (Human Caused) Sources of Pollution
By the object of pollution:
- Air pollution
- Water pollution
- Soil pollution (contamination) / Land pollution
By the economic source (originator) of pollution:
- Agricultural pollution
- Industrial pollution
- Transport pollution
- Car pollution / Heavy vehicle pollution
- Ship pollution
- Airplane pollution
- Commercial and domestic sector pollution
Other types
- Radioactive pollution (contamination)
- Chemical pollution
- Invasive species pollution
- Light pollution
- Noise pollution
- Visual pollution
Natural Sources of Pollution
- Volcanic eruptions
- Dust storms
- Smoke from forest and grass fires
What are green investments?
Green investments are investments in environmentally conscious businesses.
Their main aim is to improve the health of the environment through development of renewable energy and other
clean industries.
Last update: April 2008