Thermal power plants are necessary to any country, but they cause harm to the environment and community. Mention how they are harmful to the environments and people. What precaution can be taken to avoid this effect?

Thermal power plants are necessary to any country, but they cause harm

1.	Thermal power plants are necessary to any country, but they cause harm to the environment and community. Mention how they are harmful to the environments and people. What precaution can be taken to avoid this effect?
Answer» Thermal power plants release both particulate and gaseous air pollutants from their smoke stakes. When they are inhaled, it cause breathing respiratory disorders, irritation and inflammation of lungs leading to premature death. Precausion By installing an electrostatic precipitator, more than 99% of the particulate matter will be absorbed. Scrubbers can be used to remove gaseous pollutants.