Pollution

Pollution is when something is added to the environment which is harmful or poisonous to living beings. Pollution is when something is added to the environment which is harmful or poisonous to living beings. Smoke in the air from factories is a type of pollution as it is bad for the lungs when breathed in. Sewage in drinking water is another type of pollution, which can make people ill because it contains germs and viruses. People living next to a building site where there is too much noise can become sick as they cannot sleep or relax. This is called noise pollution. Adverse air quality can kill many organisms including humans. Ozone pollution can lead to respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, throat inflammation, chest pain, and congestion. Peer review refers to the work done during the screening of submitted manuscripts and funding applications. This process encourages authors to meet the accepted standards of their discipline and reduces the dissemination of irrelevant findings, unwarranted claims, unacceptable interpretations, and personal views. Publications that have not undergone peer review are likely to be regarded with suspicion by academic scholars and professionals.