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Environmental Pollution

The Dust Bowl in the United states (1934-1939)

Presented by: Christina Compass

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Dust Storms

Dust storms reduces air quality and may have

adverse health effects on health.

The Dust Bowl in The United States:

Killed persons

Damaged buildings and property

Blocked Roads

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What Causes Dust Storms?

Dust storms are as a result of:

Dry conditions

Poor land Usage

Large scale crop failures- reducing precipitationover plains

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The Impact of Dust stormsDust in the atmosphere reflects sunlight back to

space, reducing temperatures at the surface as wellas evaporation.

Tests carried out by Scientists proved that dust contains: Endotoxins

Salt

Sulphur

Heavy Metals

Pesticides

Carbon Monoxide

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Exposure & Health EffectsCommon symptoms are experienced during dust

storms such as irritation of the eyes and upperairways.

Health Effects include: Valley Fever

Asthma

Breathing Related problems Dust pneumonia

Pulmonary Dysfunction

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Health Precautions

Avoid outdoor activities

Avoid vigorous exercise, especially if you have

asthma, diabetes or breathing related conditions

Stay indoors, with windows and closed

Follow prescribed treatment plan if you have

respiratory conditions.

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Intervention Strategies

Enlarged Reservoirs

Improved Domestic water systems Implementation of farm policies

Removal of sensitive agricultural lands from

production Strip-cropping

Shelterbelt planting

Planting of barriers and buffers

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Agencies responsible for Pollution in

Jamaica

National Environment and Planning Agency

(NEPA) instructs and ensures that dustnuisance problems be dealt with speedily.

Jamaica Bauxite Institute- entrusted with

keeping companies in line with pollution control

and environmental regulations.

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Conclusion

Dust contains microbiological agents that causes

respiratory diseases.

Endotoxins in dust storms is a major factor.

Planning implication may involve biological

monitoring.

Regular sampling

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