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Sources: Over-illumination, urban sprawl, advertising and commercial purposes. Effects on health: Disruption of circadian rhythms, depression, insomnia. Effects on environment: Disorientation of nocturnal animals, energy waste, obscuring the night sky.

Sources: Factories, power plants, chemical manufacturing. Effects on health: Lung diseases, heart conditions, neurological damage. Effects on environment: Smog formation, acidification of rain, contribution to climate change.

Sources: Emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), volcanic activities. Effects on health: Respiratory issues, skin irritation, indirect health impacts. Effects on environment: Damage to water bodies, forest dieback, eroding buildings and structures.

Sources: Billboards, power lines, construction areas. Effects on health: Distraction, eye fatigue, mental health stress. Effects on environment: Aesthetic damage to landscapes, potential impacts on tourism.

Sources: Industrial processes, mining, lead-based paints. Effects on health: Kidney damage, neurological disorders, reproductive issues. Effects on environment: Contamination of soil and water, affecting food chains, toxicity to aquatic life.

Sources: Industrial cooling processes, power plants, deforestation. Effects on health: Little direct effect on human health. Effects on environment: Alter the oxygen levels in water, disrupt aquatic ecosystems, cause of thermal shock in aquatic organisms.

Sources: Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), halons, carbon tetrachloride. Effects on health: Increased UV radiation leading to skin cancer, cataracts, suppressed immune systems. Effects on environment: Damage to ecosystems, reduced phytoplankton populations, increased UV penetration.

Sources: Deforestation, construction, agricultural practices. Effects on health: Impacts are more environmental than direct health threats. Effects on environment: Smothering of aquatic habitats, disruption of fish spawning, increased turbidity.

Sources: Agricultural use, improper application, runoff. Effects on health: Neurological problems, hormonal disruptions, cancers. Effects on environment: Harm to non-target species, resistance in pests, pollution of water bodies.

Sources: Burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, industrial processes. Effects on health: Indirect effects due to climate change, crop yield reduction, heat-related illnesses. Effects on environment: Global warming, ocean acidification, extreme weather events.

Sources: Stormwater, impervious surfaces, urban waste. Effects on health: Spread of pathogens, chemical exposure. Effects on environment: Flash flooding, pollutant discharge into water bodies, damage to aquatic ecosystems.

Sources: Invasive species, transfer of organisms across natural barriers. Effects on health: Allergic reactions, disease vectors like mosquitoes. Effects on environment: Displacement of native species, altered ecosystems, loss of biodiversity.

Sources: Industrial discharge, sewage, agricultural runoffs. Effects on health: Waterborne diseases, heavy metal poisoning, disruption of endocrine systems. Effects on environment: Eutrophication, destruction of aquatic ecosystems, bioaccumulation of toxins.

Sources: Single-use plastics, microplastics in consumer products, improper disposal. Effects on health: Endocrine disruption, ingestion by sea life leading to human consumption. Effects on environment: Marine wildlife entanglement, ingestion by animals, long degradation time.

Sources: Discarded electronic devices, improper recycling processes. Effects on health: Lead and mercury poisoning, skin disorders, neurotoxicity. Effects on environment: Toxic leachate in landfills, soil and water contamination, resource depletion.

Sources: Industrial production of nanomaterials, waste from nano-products. Effects on health: Unknown long-term effects, potential cellular damage. Effects on environment: Unclear impact due to limited research, possible toxicity to aquatic species.

Sources: Urban development, transportation systems, industrial activities. Effects on health: Hearing loss, stress-related illnesses, sleep disturbance. Effects on environment: Disturbing wildlife communication, affecting animal behaviors, disrupting ecosystems.

Sources: Unused or expired medication disposal, pharmaceutical manufacturing. Effects on health: Potential impact on hormone functioning, antibiotic resistance. Effects on environment: Presence in water bodies affecting aquatic life, disruption of reproduction in fish.

Sources: Nuclear power plants, improper disposal of radioactive waste, nuclear accidents. Effects on health: Increased cancer risk, radiation sickness, genetic mutations. Effects on environment: Long-term soil contamination, harm to wildlife and vegetation, persistent environmental damage.

Sources: Oil tanker accidents, drilling rigs, underwater pipelines. Effects on health: Skin irritation, respiratory issues, chemical exposure. Effects on environment: Marine life destruction, habitat degradation, long-term ecological consequences.

Sources: Cell phones, power lines, wireless networks. Effects on health: Possible link to cancer, sleep disturbances, headaches. Effects on environment: Impact on bird navigation, interferences with animal orientation.

Sources: Industrial chemicals, pesticides, chlorinated solvents. Effects on health: Cancer, reproductive disorders, immune system damage. Effects on environment: Long-lasting, bioaccumulative, impacts on wildlife and human health through food chains.

Sources: Industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, burning of fossil fuels. Effects on health: Respiratory diseases, cardiovascular problems, cancer. Effects on environment: Acid rain, global warming, ozone layer depletion.

Sources: Industrial waste, pesticides, chemical fertilizers. Effects on health: Skin problems, birth defects, various cancers. Effects on environment: Reduced soil fertility, toxic crops, damage to underground water systems.