Ecological problems

of which is toxic. We dump domestic and industrial waste

in the country and pour toxic waste into our rivers, seas and oceans.

polluted in many places. If people drink this water, they

can get ill or even die. People use oceans and seas as big dumps and pour industrial and domestic waste into them. And so fish become toxic. It is very dangerous for people to eat such fish. Water birds leave places with toxic water. A lot of trees on the coast die, too.

is more difficult to breathe: in big cities the air

has become badly polluted. Cars and factories, plants and power stations pollute the air and make it dangerous to breathe. Old people and little children feel bad and get ill because of the polluted air.

countries should have strong laws to control pollution, to protect

animals and plants. Governments should be responsible for protecting nature. Countries can open national parks. Politicians can think of ways to stop hunting. Governments should also find ways to recycle things we have used: paper bags and plastic bags, plastic bottles and cans, glass and metal things. They should build recycling factories. Governments must control and if necessary, close dangerous plants and factories.

safe and beautiful place to live.