Question

-Name three things that a person could do to reduce pollution
-What are the risks of deepwater drilling for petroleum?

Answer 1

recycle
ride a bike to work instead of driving
pick up trash at a beach

Answer 2

3 things: increased use of public transportation or decreased use of cars
increased use of solar panels over traditional gas burning for electricity
Increased use of eco-friendly bags, cars, etc.

risks: BP oil spill for one. A slight error could result in the mass disruption of the environment, leading to the deaths of numerous deep-sea creatures, and the wide spread of the petroleum around the ocean

Answer 3

and yes i agree, oil spills are a major risk

Answer 4

For 1- Plant a tree. Start a garden! Planting a shade tree can significantly impact heating bills once it reaches maturity. Planting a garden is a joyful activity that cuts down on the energy needed to get vegetables to your table. If you don't have the room for a garden, you can always grow sprouts in your house or apartment. They are one of the most nutritious and easy to grow foods ever, containing not only essential vitamins and minerals, but also life supporting qualities not readily found in other foods.

Reduce. Re-use. Recycle. Yes, it's cliche; but, putting it into action isn't. We don't have to always buy something; and nine times out of ten I find that when I'm confronted with the choice or desire to purchase, that simply breathing for a moment is enough to satisfy me. There are many innovative ways to reduce; one way is to purchase things in bulk, thereby cutting down on packaging and expense. Another is to make certain that all batteries are properly recycled, and then to replace the appliances that use them with corded varieties. Or, in the case of remote controls and other items that don't have cords, to get batteries that can be recharged at home.

Park your car. Every mile driven in a typical car produces a pound of exhaust waste, in the form of carbon dioxide. This amounts to tons of waste over a year. There is a converter here, that will tell you about how much you can reduce environmental pollution by driving less. There are benefits to not driving as well, whether it is exercise and neighborly interactions when walking or biking; or time to read or talk if carpooling or on the bus. And if you have to use your car (as I feel I have to) combine errands, work and other activities to promote driving less overall.


For 2 - Deepwater drilling affects the environment in both negative and positive ways. Although Deepwater drilling rarely causes oil spills it is still a hazardous possible outcome. Oil spills result in oil sinking to the bottom of the ocean smothering plant life leaving fish without food and shelter to survive.

Answer 5

I hope i have answered every aspect of your asked questions

Answer 6

@LilySwan u are just soo awesome the way u answer and explain thank you soo much !!!!

Answer 7

and ofcourse thank you @Abarnett & @Khushal_Shah that really explain every thing!!!