ECOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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Question
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Smog created by cars in Germany pollutes the waterways of the United Kingdom.
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Industrial waste from Germany pollutes the United Kingdom’s territory in the North Sea.
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Air pollution from coal-burning factories in the United Kingdom causes acid rain in Germany.
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Runoff from nuclear power plants in the United Kingdom causes radiation damage in Germany
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Detailed explanation-1: -What is the relationship between major environmental concerns in Germany and the United Kingdom? Smog created by cars in Germany pollutes the waterways of the United Kingdom. Industrial waste from Germany pollutes the United Kingdom’s territory in the North Sea.
Detailed explanation-2: -The majority of these pollutants are emitted through human activities like burning fossil fuels, vehicle exhaust fumes and emissions from agriculture and industry.
Detailed explanation-3: -Environmental Issues of Germany In addition to air pollution, decades of open-cast mining in East Germany has resulted in significant water pollution in some rivers.
Detailed explanation-4: -Short-term exposure (over hours or days) can lead to a range of health impacts including lung function, coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath, exacerbation of asthma, increases in respiratory and cardiovascular hospital admissions and mortality.