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Ocean Pollution: Oceans, which account for 70 percent of the surface of our planet, play a pivotal role in the health of our planet and those who inhabit it. Unfortunately, our oceans are polluted. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, billions of pounds of trash and other pollutants enter our oceans every year. The monumental impacts of this are far-reaching. In this post, we’re taking a closer look at the various causes of ocean pollution, its effects and the steps we can take to combat it. Causes of Ocean Pollution: There are many causes of ocean pollution. Of all the facts, there is one constant: most pollution in our oceans begins on land and is caused by humans. Here are some of the major causes of marine pollution. Nonpoint source pollution (Runoff): Nonpoint source pollution comes from a variety of different locations and sources. The result of this is runoff, which occurs when rain or snow moves pollutants from the ground into the ocean. For instanc...
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 Wildfire A  wildfire ,  bushfire ,  wildland fire  or  rural fire  is an unplanned, unwanted, uncontrolled fire in an area of combustible vegetation  starting in rural areas and  urban areas. Depending on the type of vegetation present, a wildfire can also be classified more specifically as a forest fire, brush fire, bushfire(in Australia ), desert fire, grass fire, hill fire, peat fire, prairie fire, vegetation fire, or veld fire. Many organizations consider  wildfire  to mean an unplanned and unwanted fire, while  wildland-fire  is a broader term that includes prescribed fire as well as wildland fire use (WFU; these are also called monitored response fires). Wildfires can be characterized in terms of the cause of ignition, their physical properties, the combustible material present, and the effect of weather on the fire. Wildfires can cause damage to property and human life, although naturally occurring wildfires may ha...
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