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ENVIRONMENT

Basically,the word "environment" means everything seen around us. From the land we walk on, to the structures we see, the air we breath and so on. Our environment tells much about us. As occupants of the earth, it's our duty to maintain the balance of our surroundings, by adopting hygienic practices and taking crucial steps to maintain this balance.

^{Photo of my surrounding. Nsukka, Nigeria.}
As occupants of geographical regions of the earth, it's our duty to take good care of our surroundings. As humans, the state of our environment has effects on our well-being in several ways.

Physically, in terms of

• Accessing quality breathing air and drinkable water.
• Access to a noice free enviroment.

Mentally, in terms of

• living a stress free life

Socially, in terms of

• access to a much more safer neighborhood, which enhances social interaction and connection.

^{Photo ogige market dump area. Nsukka.}

Air pollution and water pollution can affect our health negatively in several ways.
Air pollution is one of the major problems in various geographical regions of the world. Air pollution is caused by the release of harmful pollutants into the air from sources such as vehicles exhausts, industral factories, power plants and many more. This pollution can cause harm to the human system such as lung disease and asthma, heart disease (cardiovascular), cancer, and can also lead to death
Water pollution is another major problem. This is caused by harmful pollutants such as industrial waste entering the water supply. It can cause illnesses such as typhoid and skin rashes.

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To maintain a well balanced and healthy enviroment, crucial hygiene practices and steps should be adopted. Some of these includes;

• Appropriate disposal of waste products.
• Afforestation to help absorb some pollutants
• Participation in public clean-up programs

Yes! Education and awareness really helps, and are crucial in promoting environmental health.
By informing people about the health hazards of an un-kept environment, they are likely to take action to promoting enviromental health. Some of the ways of promoting enviromental health through education and awareness includes;

• Instilling this habit of cleanliness, by focusing on children, and teaching them about environmental issues at a young age
• Enhancing environmental hygiene education in schools.
• Raising environmental issues frequently, through social media platforms and the press.
• Frequently organazing enviromental cleanup activities

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In conclusion, it is our soul duty to always keep our surroundings healthy at all times. By educating ourselves and others about the causes and harmful effects of environmental pollution, we can take crucial actions to reduce our negative environmental impact, which will lead to changes that will make a difference. We all should work together, to protect the health of the earth, and create a healthy environment for the future .

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