Pollution created by human activities directly impacts ecosystems in the air, on land, and in water. The source of pollution can sometimes be easy to identify, but other times the sources is diffused. There are many human health issues that can be linked to pollution. Legislation has been created to reduce discharges of pollution in water and regulate drinking water. Increases in waste cause global concerns for organisms that live on land and in water.
Big Ideas: Interactions Between Different Species and the Environment: Pollutants can have both direct and indirect impacts on the health of organisms, including humans Sustainability: Humans activities, including the use of resources, have physical, chemical, and biological consequences for ecosystems |