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Nature and Environment

Tackling Different Kinds of Pollution

January 28, 2021

Human behaviour in our industrialized world often causes a lot of noise, garbage and other kinds of pollution. But what can we do to avoid pollution and its negative effects on environment and on ourselves?

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Indien Verkehr in Neu Delhi
Image: Getty Images/AFP/M. Vatsyayana

Reducing noise pollution in Delhi

Noise pollution is one of the most disruptive environmental influences in modern cities, with serious consequences for the health of the living beings there. A problem especially in a mega-city, like Delhi. But there are ideas on how to tackle that issue.

 

Thailand Täglicher Stau in Bangkok
Image: Colourbox

How to improve public transport in Bangkok

Commuters in the Thai capital spend hours a day stuck in traffic jams. Public transport is rundown and unreliable. Electric tuk-tuks are a green and efficient alternative, and the elevated rapid transit system, the Skytrain, is set to be expanded.

 

Satellitenaufnahme des Lichtermeers in Italien
Image: picture-alliance/EPA/NASA

Tackling light pollution in cities

Light pollution is a problem in the industrialized world, with serious consequences for the health of people and animals in the affected areas. Some cities want to tackle this and have committed as International Dark Sky Communities.

 

DW EcoAfrica #233 | Niederlande
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Bats affected by light pollution

In the Netherlands, scientists are studying the effects of light pollution on bats. Fruit farmers in the region are giving the nocturnal animals refuge and using them to combat insects.

 

 

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