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Causes of Environmental Degradation

Industrial growth over the past 30 years has led to tremendous economic progress in many nations, but it has also increased environmental pollution to alarming levels as industries expand without proper controls. While industrial development is necessary for a nation's advancement, it should not compromise people's health and the environment, which are interlinked. The Bhopal gas tragedy of 1984 showed the dangers of industrial accidents and demonstrated that public safety must be given equal consideration as economic growth.

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Causes of Environmental Degradation

Industrial growth over the past 30 years has led to tremendous economic progress in many nations, but it has also increased environmental pollution to alarming levels as industries expand without proper controls. While industrial development is necessary for a nation's advancement, it should not compromise people's health and the environment, which are interlinked. The Bhopal gas tragedy of 1984 showed the dangers of industrial accidents and demonstrated that public safety must be given equal consideration as economic growth.

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Causes of Environmental Degradation

There are many causes that have


contributed for the degradation of
environmental condition . Some of
them are Population increase,
Industrial growth, Ozone depletion,
Global warming, Air pollution and
Ecosystem disturbances.

ENVIRONMENTAL MAMAGEMENT
SYSTM ( EMS)

The past 30 years have witnessed a rapid


and tremendous industrial advancement.
Expansion of industries is a symbol of
country progress. Larger the industries ,
the greater the progress of the nation. But
one can easily see the fact with the
growth of industries the danger of
pollution have also increased. Hence the
industrial progress in turn results in
environmental pollutions which is the
assuming proportions today.

ENVIRONMENTAL MAMAGEMENT
SYSTM ( EMS)

Industrial growth of a nation is necessary for


the progress , but it should not be at the
expense of its own people or environment.
People and environment are interlinked and
interdependent. Health and safety of the
people depend on the environment to a
considerable extent. So, The health of
workman and their family members and local
public should given as much importance as is
now given industrial growth.

ENVIRONMENTAL MAMAGEMENT
SYSTM ( EMS)

Leakage of MIC gas in the union carbide ,


Bhopal was a burning example ( 12-13 April
1984) . It has not only resulted a good no.
of casualties in Bhopal but also thousands
of people are still suffering with various
deceases and unable to lead normal family.

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