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When Pollution Becomes Normal: The Role of Social Behaviour in Environmental Protection

Environmental pollution is often discussed in terms of waste-management systems, infrastructure, government policies and enforcement. But another factor can influence how communities respond to pollution: social behaviour. Consider a street where a plastic bottle has already been discarded. Another person may see the existing litter and feel less discouraged about adding another piece of waste....

Water Pollution Does Not Stop Where It Starts

Pollution may begin in one location, but its effects do not necessarily remain there. Water moves continuously through the environment. Rivers and streams flow into lakes, wetlands and oceans, while groundwater moves beneath the surface and water returns to the atmosphere through evaporation before falling again as precipitation. This interconnected system supports ecosystems, agriculture, wildlife...

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When Pollution Becomes Normal: The Role of Social Behaviour in Environmental Protection

Environmental pollution is often discussed in terms of waste-management systems, infrastructure, government policies and enforcement. But another factor can influence how communities respond to pollution: social behaviour. Consider a street where a plastic bottle has already been discarded. Another person may see the existing litter and feel less discouraged about adding another piece of waste….