“Tell me, is it possible to somehow protect yourself from harmful emissions and bad ecology? This is becoming more and more important in our city every day.

Vladimir Ivanovich, pensioner.

Under the gun - all organs

As scientists have established, dirty air in cities significantly increases the number of calls from citizens to the ambulance, followed by hospitalization due to diseases of the lungs, heart and strokes. Previously, studies were carried out solely on the fact of the negative impact of a dirty atmosphere on the human respiratory system, since it is the organ of primary contact with pollutants. Recently, however, more and more facts have appeared showing that not only the respiratory organs, but also the human heart suffer from this, which leads to strokes and heart attacks. In addition, research data confirms the fact that toxic substances contained in exhaust gases adversely affect pregnant women, causing a delay in the development of the fetus, as well as provoking premature birth. Herbal preparations work

In many ways, the hope for confronting adverse environmental factors is placed on biologically active substances, vitamins and some microelements. They are not considered as medicines. These are a kind of supportive drugs that allow a person to “not drown” in the world of pollution, toxins, toxins. They are recommended to increase the body's resistance, especially in environmentally unfavorable conditions. In many ways, biologically active additives slow down the aging process by blocking free radicals, which, reacting with polyunsaturated fatty acids of the body's cell membranes, lead to premature aging. Figuratively speaking, dietary supplements work in several directions, having a beneficial effect on the human body. Some herbal remedies can be attributed to the same group of drugs. Recently, a lot has been said about echinacea, which has a number of useful properties, in particular, it improves immunity or, more precisely, is an immunomodulator, which is extremely important in a polluted environment. Plants with adaptogenic properties have also not lost their popularity. Traditional and proven preparations of eleutherococcus, leuzea, zamaniha, magnolia vine, ginseng, which can improve the body's adaptability and adapt it to new difficult conditions. They are also recommended to increase the tone of the body, fight fatigue, bad ecology, etc. Products that heal

Feeling unwell, do not rush to take the pills. Some healthy foods can help just as well as medicines. Anticoagulants make the blood less viscous, thereby protecting the cardiovascular system from many diseases. Aspirin is the most effective and well-known anticoagulant. Watermelon, melon, dark grapes, fish oil, red wine, cumin, cinnamon have the same effect. To antidepressants nutritionists include hot chocolate or coffee, as well as honey, pears or ginger, which are quite capable of suppressing stress and raising your mood. Antioxidants- These are substances that cleanse the body of oxidants that accelerate the aging process. Peppers, onions, garlic, carrots, fish, spinach are rich in antioxidants. You can't do without zinc and selenium

As you know, some adverse environmental factors lead to an increase in the formation of free radicals in the body, which activate the aging process. It is against their destructive influence that the action of a group of agents called antioxidants is directed. Vitamin E can probably be attributed to the most important antioxidants that prevent the development of malignant neoplasms, doctors say. Vitamin E is responsible for a number of important processes in the body. Among other vitamins that have the ability to increase the body's resistance to harmful factors, one can name folic acid. It reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases, prevents thrombosis. In modern conditions, it is necessary to consume such trace elements as zinc and selenium. Selenium has antioxidant properties, showing increased activity in the presence of vitamin E. Its absence leads to malfunctions in the immune system, the development of allergies, dermatitis, and the risk of cardiovascular and oncological diseases increases. Biochemical processes in the body require zinc, which, like selenium, is important for the normal functioning of the immune system. Saved by milk

- In the event of acute poisoning from vapors of petroleum products, exhaust gases and other toxic substances, no improvised methods will help, here you need to call an ambulance team that will carry out the necessary resuscitation measures, - the head of the 1st therapeutic department of city hospital No. 1 advised the Ambulance Vladislav Dmitriev. - But in case of chronic poisoning, that is, when a person is constantly exposed to harmful emissions, you can fight on your own. True, there is no such medicine that he took and immediately secured himself. But in some cases, you can use cotton-gauze dressings (any kind, but protection from external influences), as well as regularly ventilate the air in the apartment. You can use milk more often, which is a good remedy for chemical poisoning, and also take adsorbents. But poisoning with oil products, especially when you are constantly under their influence, can be very dangerous, so this influence should be avoided if possible. Harmful vapors and gases that hover in the atmosphere negatively affect not only the bronchopulmonary system, but also the nervous, cardiovascular system, Dr. Dmitriev agrees. And at particular risk are people with weakened immune systems, as well as the elderly, who can get sick all at once from poor ecology. An ecologically unfavorable environment is especially dangerous for those who suffer from chronic bronchitis, for asthmatics. In general, different organs can be affected in different people, depending on what is weaker in a person. It can be the liver, and the gastrointestinal tract, and the kidneys. And if you are exposed to harmful effects for a long time, then all organs can get sick at once. What did the people say

To remove poisons and toxins, enterosorbents can be used, traditional medicine recommends. The most popular trio of drugs since Soviet times: activated charcoal, polyphepan, entegnin. Entegnin is the same as polyphepan, only in tablets. It helps with any poisoning. Heavy metals are removed by kelp, including radioactive strontium, lead from gasoline vapors, and metals ingested with food. Perfectly improves immunity honey with royal jelly. For example, the Japanese, at the expense of the budget, give a teaspoon of such honey to children and pensioners a day and are famous for the highest average life expectancy in the world.

Oksana Mashkarova.

According to world studies, the country is included in the list of the most polluted countries in the world. The difficult ecological situation entails a poor quality of life and adversely affects the general condition of citizens. The reason for the emergence of problems of environmental pollution is the dynamic desire of a person to influence the environment. In response to the selfish actions of the most rational being, nature aggressively repays what they deserve. The ecological situation in Russia needs to be resolved as soon as possible, otherwise there will be a serious imbalance between the person and the environment.

The geographic environment needs to be divided into two component categories. The first includes the habitat of living beings, the second - nature as a colossal storehouse of resources. The task of mankind is to learn how to extract minerals without violating the integrity of the objective environment.

Pollution of the environment, irrational use of materials, thoughtless extermination of flora and fauna - these mistakes are top-priority for the Russian Federation and have existed for a long time. Large industrial enterprises, agricultural corporations and the individual desire of a person to maximize the provision of needs become the main argument in the case of an extremely alarming environmental situation (see). Insufficient desire to resolve a difficult situation involves the state in a greater crisis. The main environmental problems in Russia are as follows:

The government has practically left the activities of corporations involved in uncontrolled. To date, the situation has deteriorated sharply in the north-west of the country and in the regions of Siberia, where hundreds of hectares of trees are being destroyed. Forests are being modified in order to create agricultural plots in their place. This provokes the displacement of many species of flora and fauna from the areas that are their real home. With any form of cutting down the green zone, 40% of wood is an irretrievable loss. Reforestation is difficult: a planted tree needs 10 to 15 years to fully grow. In addition, legislative permission is often required for restoration (see).

Energy objects are among the bases that intensively depress the biosphere. Currently, the methods of extraction of electrical or thermal resources are focused on the prospect of operation, while in the former periods the course was directed towards minimizing financial costs. Each energy facility accumulates a huge risk of causing significant damage to our planet. Even the regulation of the limits of negative impacts is not able to fully eliminate the danger.

Extracting useful resources, a person clogs groundwater, soil and atmosphere. Animals and plants are forced to live in unsuitable conditions. Oil being transported on ships spills, resulting in the death of many creatures. A colossal amount of harm is caused by the process of mining coal and gas. Radiation pollution pose a threat and change the environment. These environmental problems in Russia will cause irreparable damage to the country if no significant measures are taken.

Interesting! On the territory of the Gulf of Finland is the largest oil "dump" of the country. Pollution covers nearby soils and groundwater. There are alarming statements: a large percentage of drinking water on the territory of the state is no longer suitable for consumption.

Polluted reservoirs do not allow the use of the life-giving element to feed creatures. Industrial enterprises dump waste into the aquatic environment. In Russia, there are a small number of treatment facilities, and much of the equipment is out of order, and this exacerbates the problem. As water is polluted, it becomes scarce, which leads to the death of ecosystems.

Industrial facilities are the main sources of air pollution. According to the testimony of special services, a quarter of the waste of all production is thrown into the environment. Most residents of large metallurgical cities daily breathe air overflowing with heavy metals. A fly in the ointment in this case is added by vehicle exhaust gases.

There are more than four hundred nuclear reactors in the world, 46 of them are located on the territory of the Russian Federation. Nuclear explosions that irradiate water, soil, and organisms produce radioactive contamination. The danger also comes from the operation of stations, and leakage is possible during transportation. Dangerous rays also come from certain rocks (uranium, thorium, radium) that lie deep under the ground.

Only 4% of all garbage in Russia is recycled, the rest is transformed into huge landfills that provoke the emergence of epidemics and infectious diseases in animals living nearby. People do not strive to keep their own home, city, country clean, so there is a huge risk of infection (see).

Poaching in Russia is the most important problem, the essence of which is the unauthorized extraction of natural resources. Criminals, despite the attempts of the state to suppress any falsehood, cleverly disguise themselves with false licenses and avoid punishment. Fines for poaching are fundamentally inconsistent with the harm done. Many breeds and varieties of nature are difficult to restore.

How are environmental problems solved in Russia?

In our state, supervision over the extraction of minerals has been significantly weakened, despite the fact that the preservation and improvement of the environment is in the first place. The developed laws and local documentation do not have sufficient power to work effectively, completely leveling or reducing the main environmental problems in Russia.

Interesting! The Ministry of Ecology of the Russian Federation, reporting directly to the government, has existed since 2008. It has a large amount of activity towards improving the quality of local systems. However, there is no body in the country that would control the implementation of laws, so the ministry remains in a suspended and passive state.

The government, however, is carrying out organized measures aimed at resolving the situation in the most unfavorable industrial regions of the Russian Federation. It uses innovative technologies, strengthens the monitoring of large-scale facilities, and introduces energy-saving procedures into production.

A comprehensive approach to the problem is needed, including promising actions in all areas of human life and society. The cardinal resolution of the environmental situation in the Russian Federation includes the following categories:

The legal system creates a large body of environmental laws. International experience plays an important role here.

Eliminating the consequences of the irrational use of the planet's resources requires considerable financial support.

The use of new technologies in industry will reduce environmental pollution. The main goal of development is the creation of environmentally friendly energy. Special plants allow you to dispose of waste with the highest percentage of utility. Consequently, the extra territory is not occupied, and the energy from combustion is used for the needs of industry.

Landscaping of settlements will bring benefits. It is necessary to plant trees near places of high pollution, as well as carry out measures to protect the soil from erosion. (cm. )

The plans consider reducing the amount of household waste, wastewater treatment. Modern technologies make it possible to achieve a transition from oil and coal to sources based on solar and hydropower. Biofuels significantly reduce the concentration of harmful elements in the atmosphere.

An important task is to teach the population of the Russian Federation to take care of the environment.

The decision to switch vehicles to gas, electricity and hydrogen will reduce emissions of toxic exhaust. A technique for obtaining nuclear energy from water is under development.

Expert Opinion - Environmental Issues and Corporations

Nowadays, the topic of environmental protection is heard more and more often, many countries are concerned about water, soil and air pollution, deforestation and global warming. In Russia, new norms in the field of construction and regulation of emissions, social movements and programs are emerging. This is certainly a positive trend. However, all this solves only part of the problems. It is necessary to develop and stimulate voluntary efforts to reduce the burden on the environment, including among large companies.

Environmental responsibility of mining and manufacturing corporations

Mining and manufacturing corporations have a particularly high potential for causing environmental damage, therefore, as a rule, significant resources are directed to the implementation of an environmental program.

For example, the SIBUR corporation holds numerous subbotniks throughout Russia, and the Gazprom group invested more than 22 billion rubles last year. on environmental protection, the AVTOVAZ group reported on its success in reducing harmful production emissions and reducing the volume of solid waste. Environmental responsibility is an international practice.

For the last 5 years, 3M International Corporation has been conducting an annual environmental audit to assess the effectiveness of its sustainable development policy. One of its first points is the economical use of wood and mineral resources, including by increasing the use of recycled materials. 3M, a member of the international association The Forest Trust, also motivates many other companies to protect the bowels of the Earth by raising environmental requirements for their suppliers.

On the other hand, manufacturing corporations can help preserve the environment by inventing and introducing sustainable products. An example is special coating for solar panels, invented by 3M, to improve the efficiency and lifespan of these renewable energy sources.

Application of an integrated approach while preserving the environment

Tangible results are achievable with the implementation of an integrated approach, which implies the leveling of all manageable factors that negatively affect the environment.

For example, it is not enough to organize tree planting in the fight against global warming. Companies must also reduce the consumption of greenhouse gases that live in the atmosphere for years, including halon used in refrigeration, fire fighting and chemical production.

Example. An adult tree on average absorbs 120 kg of CO2 per year, and the release of 1 cylinder with fire extinguishing freon will be several tons of CO2 equivalent. That is, the choice of an ecological fire extinguishing system, for example, with Novek® 1230 FOFS, which has a minimum global warming potential, will be equal in effect to planting a small park of trees.

The complexity of an effective nature conservation program lies in taking into account and prioritizing all factors affecting the environment. The task of the professional community is to form a center of competence, a set of ready-made environmental solutions that will be convenient for companies to implement and use.

International environmental organizations in Russia

A whole complex of specialized structures for environmental protection operates in the country. These organizations coordinate security specifics regardless of the political situation. Russia participates in the work of a large number of international structures for the protection of the environment. These organizations are strictly divided into areas of interest. Below is a list of systems operating in the Russian Federation.

• The UN has developed a special UNEP program that protects nature from inappropriate use.
• WWF - International is the largest organization protecting biological resources. They provide financial support for the protection, development and training of such structures.
• GEF - created to help developing countries in solving environmental problems.
• Active since the beginning of the 70s, UNESCO supports peace and environmental security in the country, and also deals with regulations on the development of culture and science.
• The FAO organization functions in the direction of improving the quality of agricultural crafts and the extraction of natural resources.
• Ark is an environmental movement that promotes the idea of ​​selling food and goods that do not litter or pollute the environment.
• WCP is a program that develops methods for long-term climate change and its improvement.
• WHO is an organization whose goal is to achieve the best living conditions for humanity on the planet by monitoring the use of resources.
• WSOP - the program accumulates the experience of all states and builds ways to resolve problems.
• WWW is a service that collects information on meteorological conditions in all countries.

The work of international environmental organizations in Russia helps to increase the national interest in cleansing the native land and to increase the overall level of cleanliness of the environment.

Interesting! Distrust of the authorities, accusations of espionage, the ban on obtaining proper information hinder the activities of these structures. Domestic systems do not want to spend money on environmental protection activities and do not accept the essence of environmental management, for which international institutions are convened.

Specialists of the social structure conducted a survey on this topic. Based on the results, lists of favorable and unfavorable cities were compiled. The course of the study was formed on the opinions of residents who distributed 100 items. Respondents rate the situation as a whole at 6.5 points.

• The most environmentally friendly city in Russia is Sochi. Second place goes to Armavir. These settlements have excellent climatic features with clean air, sea and a lot of vegetation. In these cities, the desire of the inhabitants themselves to build gazebos, flower beds or front gardens is noted.
• Sevastopol took the third place. The metropolis is distinguished by a variety of flora, a small amount of transport and a fresh atmosphere.
• The top ten environmental favorites include: Kaliningrad, Grozny, Stavropol, Saransk, Nalchik, Korolev and Cheboksary. The capital is located on the 12th place, and St. Petersburg - in the middle of the third ten.

Here are the settlements, which were originally planned as industrial. Despite the efforts of the authorities, the situation in these cities remains virtually unchanged.

• The respondents placed Bratsk on the last, 100th place in the list. Respondents note the huge amount of garbage on the streets and the minimum number of green spaces. People living here constantly smell emissions.
• Novokuznetsk is on the 99th place. The "coal capital" of Russia is experiencing a glut of heavy metals in the atmosphere. It is difficult for residents to breathe in calm weather, there is always a thick smog.
• Chelyabinsk closes the top three outsiders of the environmental rating. Respondents note poor water quality and dirty oxygen. Magnitogorsk, Makhachkala, Krasnoyarsk and Omsk are next to each other on the list.

Expert opinion – Experience of other countries in addressing environmental problems

Alexander Levin, Executive Director of the Fund for Support of Foreign Economic Activity of the Moscow Region

In my opinion, when solving environmental problems in our country, it is necessary to adopt the experience, first of all, of the countries of the European Union, in particular, such as Denmark, Germany, Austria. These states are focusing on improving the efficiency of enterprises, cleaning emissions into the atmosphere and recycling wastewater.

In addition, in Europe a lot of attention is paid to the recycling of raw materials, as well as the creation of renewable energy sources. In Russia, the problem is the elementary lack of industrial treatment facilities and storm water treatment facilities. There is also a technological backwardness of the existing reconstruction processes. I think that now we need to increase funding for activities related to the reconstruction of such facilities in the structure of housing and communal services and the road sector, as well as to subsidize the creation of a new treatment infrastructure where it does not exist. This is the only way we can save water resources on the territory of our country.

Solving environmental problems in Russia is a priority task not only for government agencies, but also for the population, which must reconsider their own views on the preservation and protection of the surrounding world.

In November, residents of many districts of Moscow repeatedly felt the appearance of unpleasant smells of burning, sulfur or hydrogen sulfide in the atmosphere. The causes of air pollution were identified as emissions from the Moscow refinery, planned burning of wood, pest control, and an anticyclone that prevented the dispersion of harmful substances.

Air pollution is a major threat to human health. A huge amount of tiny toxic particles settle in our lungs, which lead to chronic diseases, impair immunity, cause allergic and asthmatic diseases. To avoid the negative impact of harmful factors, you need to understand the depth of the problem and its consequences. We will talk about all this in our article.

How harmful impurities affect the health of Muscovites

According to statistics, 3-3.5 thousand Muscovites die every year from harmful impurities in the air. The reason is the exacerbation of chronic diseases that occur against the backdrop of an unpleasant environmental situation, as well as an increase in the number of oncological diseases, the “mechanism” of which is also triggered by harmful substances inhaled by the residents of the capital.

The air in Moscow is characterized by an increased content of benziprene, formaldehyde, phenol, nitrogen dioxide and other

Benziprene is a strong carcinogen that can lead to leukemia and congenital deformities . The mechanism of action is due to the penetration of substance molecules into DNA molecules.

Formaldehyde has an irritating and general toxic effect. At high concentrations, it affects the central nervous system, vision and upper respiratory tract.

Nitrogen dioxide leads to respiratory failure, contributes to the development of bronchopulmonary diseases. Dioxins emitted by diesel vehicles are strong poisons that suppress the immune system, can lead to the development of cancer and mutation of offspring.

The main factors of metropolitan air pollution: what, where, when

Twenty years ago, the main "pollutants" of the air were industrial emissions. Over time, many enterprises began to close and move outside the city. It would seem that the situation in the capital should have changed for the better. But, alas, along with a decrease in the number of industrial facilities, the number of cars in the capital has increased. At the moment, they are the main sources of air pollution that Muscovites breathe.

We all know that exhaust gases are very harmful. But the main harm of road transport is not in this. For the human body, the smallest dust, which is formed by tires rubbing against asphalt, is a great danger. This dust passes through the natural defenses of the respiratory tract, causing an irritant and carcinogenic effect.

According to the World Health Organization, fine particles (less than 10 microns) are classified as priority pollutants. By the way, the air in the capital is most polluted in summer: it is during this period of the year that the concentration of harmful substances in it reaches critical levels. This is due to intense heat, fumes from hot asphalt, smoke and smog caused by peat and forest fires.

The most dangerous component of smoke is carbon monoxide. Dissolving in the air, it is almost invisible. Carbon monoxide, when ingested, can lead to damage to the nervous system, blocking the natural circulation of oxygen in the blood.

Where in Moscow to breathe well

6. Pay attention to broccoli

If you eat half a cup of steamed broccoli florets for 5-10 minutes daily, you can protect the body from the harmful effects of polluted air. The fact is that this vegetable contains a special substance - glucoraphanin, which, when cut or chewed, turns into sulforaphane - a compound that enhances the body's ability to remove toxic substances from cells. So the residents of the capital should diversify their business by choosing this particular vegetable as a side dish.

7. Cleanse your body

Periodically cleanse the body using medicinal herbs, soft medicines that can remove toxins, poisons, decay products and heavy metals. By the way, rose hips and syrup from them, which are sold in almost every pharmacy, have a good antioxidant effect. The drink that can be prepared from them contains vitamin C, rutin, vitamins B6, P, K, helps to accelerate blood regeneration, and also normalizes redox processes.

By adhering to all the above recommendations, Moscow residents will be able to significantly reduce the harm from the effects of air pollution on their bodies. In order to completely cleanse themselves of them by inhaling a "cocktail" of chemical impurities every day, Muscovites will need a course of detox procedures in the ecological conditions of a resort in the Swiss Alps.

Instruction

Humanity leaves behind mountains of waste. Today, going to the forest, it is difficult not to stumble upon bags and empty bottles left here by a vacationing company. Get in the habit of always picking up your trash and taking it to the bin. And if you wish, you can do it for others, and then the forest clearing will look much prettier.

Try to use fast-degrading packaging in everyday life. Plastic and polyethylene film decompose over a hundred years. Get yourself a nice fabric bag that will be convenient to put your purchases in, and do not take a plastic bag every time you go to the supermarket. When choosing food and drinks, give preference to cardboard or glass containers, which can then be recycled. Do not use plastic disposable tableware. And there will be less garbage left behind.

Exhaust fumes from cars are a problem in every metropolis. Electric cars or cars powered by a hydrogen engine have not yet become widespread, so the modern motorist can only reasonably handle their vehicles. Correctly tune the engine, use gas-balloon equipment, do not start the engine in idle mode. If you wish, you can arrange with a nearby colleague to drop each other in turn to work - this is minus one car on the polluted streets of the city. And, of course, remember that walking is also pleasant, and you do not need a car to visit places located near your home.

If individual efforts are not enough for you, become a member of your environmental organization. Also, many large international companies dealing with environmental issues regularly require volunteers. You can go to the Russian Greenpeace website and take part in the action to save the planet.

Advice 2: What are the ways to solve the water problem of mankind

Ecologists believe that in the near future the population of a number of regions of the planet may face a real problem associated with a lack of clean water. The world experience, which has been accumulated to date, allows us to assert that humanity is able to cope with this threat. But this will require the combined efforts of all countries.

Technical approach to solving the water problem

In order to remove the problem of providing the inhabitants of the Earth with water resources, it is necessary to radically reconsider the ways and means of using the hydrosphere, use water resources more economically and carefully protect water bodies from pollution, which is most often associated with human economic activity.

Scientists single out hydrological-geographical and technical methods for solving the water problem.

The primary technical task is to reduce the volume of wastewater discharges into reservoirs and introduce recycling water supply at enterprises based on closed cycles. A number of industrial enterprises and municipal services are faced with the urgent task of using part of the runoff for irrigation of crop areas after appropriate treatment. Such technologies are being developed very actively today.

One way to get rid of the shortage of water suitable for drinking and cooking is to introduce a water saving regime. For this purpose, household and industrial systems for controlling water consumption are being developed, which can significantly reduce its unreasonable consumption. Such control systems help not only save a valuable resource, but also reduce the financial costs of the population for this type of utility services.

The most technologically advanced states are developing new ways of doing business and production methods that make it possible to get rid of the technical consumption of water or at least reduce the consumption of water resources. An example is the transition from systems to air, as well as the introduction of a method of melting metals without blast furnaces and open-hearth furnaces, invented in Japan.

Hydrological-geographical methods

Hydrological and geographical methods consist in the management of the circulation of water resources on the scale of entire regions and in the purposeful change of the water balance of large areas of land. At the same time, we are not yet talking about an absolute increase in the volume of water resources.

The purpose of this approach is to restore water by maintaining a sustainable flow, creating groundwater reserves, increasing the share of soil moisture through the use of flood waters and natural glaciers.

Hydrologists are developing methods for regulating the flow of large rivers. Measures are also planned to accumulate moisture in underground wells, which may eventually turn into large reservoirs. It is quite possible to drain the used and thoroughly purified process water into such tanks.

The advantage of this method is that with it, water, passing through the layers of soil, is additionally purified. In areas where a stable snow cover has been observed for a long period, snow retention works are possible, which also make it possible to solve the issue of water supply.

The scientific and technological revolution and the use of minerals of the earth has led to the fact that the ecological situation on our planet is deteriorating literally before our eyes. The level of pollution of the subsoil, hydrosphere and air layer of the earth is approaching a critical level. Humanity is on the verge of a global man-made disaster. Fortunately, more and more state and public organizations understand the depth and danger of the problem.

Work to improve the current situation is gaining momentum. Already now, modern technologies offer many ways to solve environmental problems, from the creation of ecological fuels, ecological transport to the search for new environmentally friendly energy sources and the reasonable use of the Earth's resources.

Ways to solve the problem

An integrated approach to environmental issues is needed. It should include long-term and planned activities aimed at all spheres of society.

To radically improve the environmental situation, both on earth as a whole and in a single country, it is necessary to implement measures of the following nature:

1. Legal. These include the creation of environmental laws. International agreements are also important.
2. Economic. Elimination of the consequences of technogenic impact on nature requires serious financial investments.
3. Technological. In this area, there is a place where inventors and innovators disagree. The use of new technologies in the mining, metallurgical and transport industries will minimize environmental pollution. The main task is to create environmentally friendly energy sources.
4. Organizational. They consist in the uniform distribution of transport along the streams to prevent its long accumulation in one area.
5. Architectural. It is advisable to plant trees and shrubs in large and small settlements, to divide their territory into zones with the help of plantations. Of no small importance is the planting of plantings around enterprises and along roads.

Special importance should be attached to the protection of flora and fauna. Their representatives simply do not have time to adapt to changes in the environment.

Current conservation measures

Awareness of the dramatic situation in ecology forced mankind to take urgent and effective measures to correct it.

The most popular activities are:

1. Reducing household and industrial waste. This is especially true for plastic utensils. It is gradually being replaced by paper. Research is underway to eliminate bacteria that feed on plastic.
2. Sewage treatment. Billions of cubic meters of water are consumed annually to provide various branches of human activity. Modern treatment facilities allow to clean it to a natural state.
3. Transition to clean energy sources. This means phasing out nuclear energy, engines and furnaces running on coal and oil products. The use of natural gas, wind, solar and hydroelectric power ensures a clean atmosphere. The use of biofuels can significantly reduce the concentration of harmful substances in exhaust gases.
4. Protection and restoration of lands and forests. New forests are being planted in the clearing areas. Measures are being taken to drain the land and protect it from erosion.

Constant agitation in favor of ecology changes people's views on this problem, inclining them to respect the environment.

Prospects for solving environmental problems in the future

In the future, the main efforts will be aimed at eliminating the consequences of man-made human activities and reducing harmful emissions.

For this, there are such prospects:

1. Construction of special plants for the complete disposal of all types of waste. This will allow not to occupy new territories for landfills. The energy obtained from combustion can be used for the needs of cities.
2. Construction of thermal power plants operating on the "solar wind" (Helium 3). This substance is on the moon. Despite the high cost of its production, the energy obtained from the "solar wind" is thousands of times greater than the heat transfer from nuclear fuel.
3. Transfer of all transport to power plants running on gas, electricity, batteries and hydrogen. This decision will contribute to the reduction of emissions into the atmosphere.
4. Cold nuclear fusion. This option for generating energy from water is already under development.

Despite the serious damage caused to nature, humanity has every chance to return it to its original form.