How does pollution harm the ecosystem?

An ecosystem is a self-contained, dynamic system made of a population of species in its physical environment. This concept is used to study the complex interactions between the organisms - plants, animals, bacteria, and fungi - that make up the community. read more

Some of the main causes of pollution and their effects, according to the World Wildlife Fund and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, are as follows: Air pollution can impact the health of people and animals, as well as damage trees and plants. read more

Toxic air pollutants, when deposited on soils and water bodies, negatively affect both aquatic and land wildlife. Toxins contribute to birth defects, reproductive failure and disease to animals. In addition, air pollution may lead to migration of wildlife from a given area hence creating an imbalance in the ecosystem. read more