The process by which harmful substances, such as bacteria, gases, or radioactive materials, infiltrate and adversely affect the quality of air, water, and food, making them dangerous for human health or well-being.
A state of being tainted or corrupted, often associated with exposure to toxic elements that lead to an unhealthy environment or detrimental living conditions.
The act of introducing impurities or harmful influences into an environment, resulting in a significant degradation of natural resources or the moral integrity of individuals.
Example:
汚染が地球を傷つけている。
環境に悪影響を及ぼす物質が放出される地点や存在。
有害な成分が周囲の空気、水、土壌に混入する原因となるもの。
自然または人為的な活動によって、周囲の生態系に対して不利益をもたらす要因。
The degradation of air quality caused by the release of harmful substances into the atmosphere as a result of human activities, leading to adverse effects on ecosystems and public health.
The contamination of the air primarily due to industrial production and consumption practices, resulting in the presence of harmful chemicals like carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and heavy metals.
The presence of pollutants in the atmosphere that can disrupt environmental balance and negatively impact living organisms, stemming from various human-generated sources such as transportation, manufacturing, and energy production.
Example:
委員会は、大気汚染を抑制するために互いに協力し合うよう各国に要請した。
The deterioration of natural surroundings caused by harmful substances, resulting in the contamination of air, water, and soil, which adversely affects human health and quality of life.
The adverse changes in environmental conditions, including the degradation of ecosystems and the introduction of pollutants, leading to potential health risks for living organisms.
The impact of human activities on natural environments that results in degradation, including noise and vibration disturbances, compromising the well-being and health of communities.
The introduction of contaminants or pollutants that disrupt the balance and integrity of ecological systems, thereby affecting the overall health and comfort of living conditions for individuals.
Example:
その工場の廃棄物は深刻な環境汚染を引き起こした。
The accumulation of harmful substances, such as heavy metals and chemicals from industrial discharge or pesticide application, in the soil, resulting in adverse health effects for humans and animals, as well as hindering the growth of crops.
A type of environmental degradation where soil becomes contaminated with toxic elements and compounds, often due to human activities, which poses risks to ecosystems and agricultural productivity.
The process by which soil quality deteriorates due to the presence of hazardous materials, leading to potential hazards for living organisms and compromising the safety of food produced in contaminated areas.