National Pollution Prevention Day is observed annually on 2nd December in memory of the people who lost their lives in the Bhopal Gas Tragedy happened in 1984. This horrific industrial accident took place due to the leak of Methyl Isocyanate gas in the UCIL (Union Carbide India Limited) pesticide plant on the night of December 2-3. So many people were died due to the spread of the toxic gas. Bhopal gas tragedy is one of the world’s worst industrial disasters to date.
Here is everything about this Pollution Prevention Day.
National Pollution Prevention Day 2024: Objectives
The Bhopal gas tragedy showed that the pollution and presence of toxic gases in the environment can be dangerous. Hence, this day is observed not only in honor of people who lost their lives in the tragedy but also to spread awareness on managing and controlling industrial disasters, preventing pollution from industries, or human negligence.
The pollution prevention day also aims to spread awareness about the prevention of pollution of natural resources like soil, air, water, noise.
National Pollution Prevention Day 2024: Objectives
As per the National Health Portal of India, around 7 million people across the globe die every day because of air pollution. The pollutants present in the air can pass through protective barriers and damage the heart, lungs, and brain.
Also, Check: World AIDS Day
How to control pollution
On this National Pollution Prevention Day, let us know some simple ways hoe to control pollution.
- Don’t burn waste in a crowded area as the smoke leads to breathing problems
- Promote the use of recyclable products and renewable energy
- Increase the plantations as many as possible
- Avoid wastage of natural resources
- Don’t dump waste into water bodies
