SUMMARY OF ISSUE
The over consumption of resources and creation of plastics are creating a global crisis of waste disposal. Developed countries are notorious for producing an excessive amount of waste or garbage and dumping their waste in the oceans and, less developed countries. Nuclear waste disposal has tremendous health hazards associated with it. Plastic, fast food, packaging and cheap electronic wastes threaten the well being of humans. Waste disposal is one of urgent current environmental problem.
WHY THIS ISSUE IS IMPORTANT
This issue is important because hazardous wastes that are not properly disposed of can leak and contaminate soil and water, which can lead to issues with both the environment and human health. Burning the wrong types of waste can release gases into the atmosphere. When waste is properly discarded, special liners are used to prevent toxic chemicals from leaking out and precautions are taken so that any methane related to burning trash is safely contained.
The over consumption of resources and creation of plastics are creating a global crisis of waste disposal. Developed countries are notorious for producing an excessive amount of waste or garbage and dumping their waste in the oceans and, less developed countries. Nuclear waste disposal has tremendous health hazards associated with it. Plastic, fast food, packaging and cheap electronic wastes threaten the well being of humans. Waste disposal is one of urgent current environmental problem.
WHY THIS ISSUE IS IMPORTANT
This issue is important because hazardous wastes that are not properly disposed of can leak and contaminate soil and water, which can lead to issues with both the environment and human health. Burning the wrong types of waste can release gases into the atmosphere. When waste is properly discarded, special liners are used to prevent toxic chemicals from leaking out and precautions are taken so that any methane related to burning trash is safely contained.