visual pollution

1. University of Salahaddin
College of Science
Environmental science department
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Halala Rahman Qadir
M.Sc. Plant physiology

2. The objectives are:
Definition of visual pollution
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Effects of Visual pollution
Sources of visual pollution

3. • Visual pollution: is an aesthetic issue and refers to the
impacts of pollution that impair one's ability to enjoy a
vista or view.
• This is actually an artificial form of pollution that makes
one uncomfortable to look at.
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4. Source of visual pollution
• Billboards
• open storage of trash
• space debris
• telephone towers
• electric wires
• buildings and automobiles are forms of
visual pollution.
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5. Effects of exposure to visual pollution
include:
• Distraction
• Eye fatigue
• Decreases in opinion diversity
• Loss of identity
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Effects

6. Prevention
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• Dont put many posters or paintings in one place all together.
•Reduce to drawings of graffities other.
• Protect all the elements of urban furniture (poles, trees), which
should not hang banners or notices attached in accordance with
existing rules.
•Protect trees and natural resource elements of the city, which
should not hang banners or notices attached to any class.

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