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Contamination of the atmosphere by harmful chemicals or biological materials. Mitigation measure: Implementing strict emission standards for industries and vehicles.

Degradation of water quality due to substances that make water unfit for usage. Mitigation measure: Enforcing regulations to prevent industrial discharge into water bodies.

Contamination of soil with hazardous chemicals that pose a risk to health. Mitigation measure: Promoting sustainable agricultural practices and proper waste disposal.

Harmful or annoying levels of noise. Mitigation measure: Implementing noise barriers and regulation policies.

Excessive or misdirected artificial light. Mitigation measure: Utilizing efficient lighting and reducing light trespass.

Warming of water bodies by industrial processes that alter water temperature. Mitigation measure: Using cooling ponds or towers to dissipate heat.

The presence of radioactive substances in the environment. Mitigation measure: Following strict guidelines for the storage and disposal of radioactive waste.

Unsightly views caused by billboards, power lines, and construction areas. Mitigation measure: Implementing urban design standards and zoning regulations.

Accumulation of plastic products in the environment. Mitigation measure: Promoting recycling, reducing plastic use, and implementing bans on certain plastics.

Discarded electrical or electronic devices. Mitigation measure: Implementing recycling programs and safer disposal practices.

A type of air pollution characterized by a mixture of smoke and fog. Mitigation measure: Reducing the use of fossil fuels and implementing car-free days.

The removal of a forest or stand of trees where the land is thereafter converted to a non-forest use. Mitigation measure: Enforcing laws that protect forested areas and promoting reforestation.

The expansion of human populations away from central urban areas into low-density, mono-functional and usually car-dependent communities. Mitigation measure: Promoting smart growth strategies and densification.

Pollution emitted from industrial production processes. Mitigation measure: Upgrading to cleaner technologies and enforcing environmental protection laws.

Pollution caused by agricultural activities, including pesticides and fertilizers. Mitigation measure: Encouraging organic farming and controlled use of agrochemicals.

Release of liquid petroleum into the environment, especially the marine ecosystem. Mitigation measure: Implementing stricter safety protocols for oil extraction and transport, and having rapid response teams.

Depletion of fish stocks by excessive fishing. Mitigation measure: Establishing fishing quotas and protected zones.

Pollution from electromagnetic fields generated by electronic devices. Mitigation measure: Implementing standards to limit exposure and encouraging the use of shielding devices.

Introduction of species into new habitats, resulting in adverse effects on the native species and ecosystems. Mitigation measure: Monitoring and regulating the transport of organisms across borders.