Thermal power plants are inevitable in an industrial and densely popul

1.	Thermal power plants are inevitable in an industrial and densely populated country like ours. What harm do they do to the environment? Also mention any precaution that could be taken to save our environment.
Answer» The particulate and gaseous pollutants are released from thermal power plants which lead to harmful effects. These pollutants can cause: i. breathing or respiratory symptoms when inhaled. ii. irritation, inflammations and damage to lungs and premature death. Precautionary measures include use of electrostatic precipitators by which 99% of the particulate matters can be removed from the exhaust.

Thermal power plants are inevitable in an industrial and densely populated country like ours. What harm do they do to the environment? Also mention any precaution that could be taken to save our environment.

Answer»

The particulate and gaseous pollutants are released from thermal power plants which lead to harmful effects.

These pollutants can cause:

i. breathing or respiratory symptoms when inhaled.

ii. irritation, inflammations and damage to lungs and premature death.

Precautionary measures include use of electrostatic precipitators by which 99% of the particulate matters can be removed from the exhaust.