Do things that benefit people bring about pollution?

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Immediately, after his arrival, things went wrong.

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His second attempt on the world record was successful.

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His second attempt on the world record was successful. => He broke …

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Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But the pollution (1) _____is as complicated as it is serious. It is complicated because much pollution is caused by things that benefit people. (2)______, exhaust from automobiles causes a large percentage of air pollution. But the automobile provides transportation for millions of people. Factories discharge much of the material that pollutes the air and water but factories give (3)_______ to a large number of people.

Thus, to end or greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to (4)_____ using many things that benefit them. Most of the people do not want to do that, of course. But pollution can be gradually reduced in several ways. Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the amount of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass and enforce laws (5) _____require businesses and traffic to stop, or to cut down on certain polluting activities.

Is it complicated to reduce pollution? Why or Why not?

Who can find ways to lessen the amount of pollution?

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A YEAR WITH OVERSEAS VOLUNTEERS

I was with Overseas Volunteers (OV) for a year after leaving university, and I was sent to an isolated village in Chad, about 500 km from the capital N'Djamena. Coming from a rich country, I got quite a shock as conditions were much harder than I had expected. But after a few days I soon got used to living there. The people were always very friendly and helpful, and soon I began to appreciate how beautiful the countryside was.One of my jobs was to supply the village with water. The well was a long walk away. And the women used to spend a long time every day carrying heavy pots backwards and forwards. So I contacted organization and arranged to have some pipes delivered. We built a simple pipeline and a pump, and it worked first time. It wasn't perfect - there were a few leaks, but it made a great difference to the villagers, who had never had running water before. And not only did we have running water, but in the evenings it was hot, because the pipe had been lying in the sun all day. All in all, I think  my time with OV was a good experience. Although it was not well-paid, it was well worth doing, and I would recommend it to anyone who was considering working for a charity.