Life expectancy at birth, female (years) ( 1 ) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects, ( 2 ) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, ( 3 ) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, ( 4 ) United Nations Statistical Division.
Change in climate patterns: The effects of land pollution are very hazardous and can lead to the loss of ecosystems. When land is polluted, it directly or indirectly affects the climate patterns. 3.
Air pollution can impact the health of people and animals, as well as damage trees and plants. It can also impact on waterways including lakes, and it damages man-made structures like buildings. Air pollution can also cause acid rain. Toxic chemicals can cause disease and death in animals, birds and humans. Ocean litter can impact fish and plant life in the ocean, and can get washed up on beaches. The amount of litter that is in the ocean has created what are called ocean garbage patches.