Journal of Pollution Effects & Control
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Terrestrial Pollution

The world is getting polluted day by day as you read this. Human activities have given birth to different kinds of pollution that are harming our planet. One of those kinds is land pollution. We are all aware that land pollution is equally distressing and destructive. Therefore, we must find out the causes and solutions to this pollution.

Definition of Land Pollution

Land Pollution refers to the deterioration of the earth’s land surfaces. Furthermore, it occurs mainly due to the indirect and direct effects of human activities. Similarly, when we misuse the land resources, land pollution happens.It is a global issue that needs to be fixed immediately. The unnecessary materials contaminate the quality of our land. For instance, even the garbage on the streets is a kind of land pollution only.Causes of Land PollutionThere are various causes which contribute to this pollution. The various substances that spill on the land cause land pollution. Similarly, these substances have different sources of origin.