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December 2 is World Pollution Prevention Day, a day to recognize the important steps individuals and organizations can take to reduce pollution. This special event began in 1989 as an effort to highlight efforts and strategies for reducing emissions of hazardous substances into the environment. It's also a great opportunity for people from all around the world to come together with one goal - helping protect our planet!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Industrial Revolution Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Industrial Revolution started in the late 18th and early 19th century, leading to increased air and water pollution due to rapid industrialization and urbanization.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1962</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>"Silent Spring" Publication</div><div class='timeline-text'>Rachel Carson’s ground-breaking book "Silent Spring" was published, sparking awareness and concern regarding environmental pollution.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1972</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First UN Conference on Environment</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Nations Conference on the Human Environment was held in Stockholm, highlighting the global issue of pollution.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1984</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bhopal Gas Tragedy</div><div class='timeline-text'>A deadly gas leak at the Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal, India, resulted in thousands of deaths, raising awareness about industrial pollution.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1989</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First World Pollution Prevention Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>World Pollution Prevention Day was first observed to take important steps to combat pollution on a global scale.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Paris Agreement</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Paris Agreement, a landmark international accord to combat climate change and limit global warming, was adopted by 196 Parties at COP 21 in Paris.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Reduce car emissions</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>On World Pollution Prevention Day, take your car to the shop to get an emissions test, and make sure it passes. You can also do your part by carpooling or taking public transportation when possible.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Say no to single use plastic</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invest in reusable bags and containers for shopping and packing your lunch, and bring them with you when you go out. Say no to plastic straws and utensils so you can help reduce plastic pollution.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Pick up trash</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a walk around your neighborhood and pick up any litter you see along the way. It’s an easy way to help prevent pollution while also keeping your community looking nice.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Plant trees</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Trees are essential for reducing air pollution, so why not spend World Pollution Prevention Day planting some in your local park or school?</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Educate others</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share information about World Pollution Prevention Day with friends, family, and colleagues via emails, social media posts, or other means of communication.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Pollution threatens our environment</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Pollution is one of the biggest threats to our planet's health. It can contaminate our air, water, and soil, disrupting ecosystems and making it difficult for plants and animals to survive. World Pollution Prevention Day serves as a reminder that we all need to take action to protect our environment from further harm.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Pollution poses serious health risks</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Air pollution has been linked to a wide range of respiratory illnesses such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Increased pollution levels have also been linked to higher rates of cancer, heart disease, and stroke. By limiting the amount of pollution that is released into the environment, we can reduce these risks.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Pollution affects future generations</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The pollution we generate today will have impacts on future generations. Our children and grandchildren will be the ones who are forced to live with the consequences of our actions if we do not take steps now to reduce our environmental impact. World Pollution Prevention Day reminds us all of the importance of working together to make sure that our planet is healthy for generations to come.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Over 90% of the world's population breathes polluted air</h3><p class='facts-content'>According to the World Health Organization, 9 out of 10 people around the world breathe air containing high levels of pollutants, which results in about 7 million deaths every year.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Plastic makes up 90% of all trash floating on the ocean's surface</h3><p class='facts-content'>Marine pollution is largely comprised of plastics which do not break down for hundreds of years and pose a significant threat to marine life.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Air pollution is a leading environmental threat to human health</h3><p class='facts-content'>Exposure to high levels of air pollution, especially over long terms, can lead to serious chronic health issues like heart disease, stroke, lung cancer, and respiratory infections.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Pollution is accelerating climate change</h3><p class='facts-content'>Pollutants like methane and black carbon are major contributors to global warming, accelerating the pace of climate change.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Only 9% of total plastic ever made has been recycled</h3><p class='facts-content'>Despite recycling efforts worldwide, an alarming amount of plastic is not recycled and ends up in landfills or the environment, contributing to pollution.</p></div></div>
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