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Pollution has been destroying our world for many years and if we dont stop and make a difference to our actions we could have a much less beautiful place to live in.here is some information on the subject:
 * Every year about 75,000 litres of detergent and 12,000 kilograms of dirt flow into North Shore City’s streams, lake and beaches from people washing their cars
 * 15% of pollution incidents reported to North Shore City Council are because of painting.
 * The chemicals found in one cigarette butt can leach out and pollute 7.5 litres of water within one hour. This polluted water is deadly to small crustaceans and other aquatic life.
 * You would need a large road tanker full of water (10,000 litres) to make 1 litre of cement slurry. Dilution is not the solution, as it only extends the deadly effects further downstream.
 * Every year in the Auckland region over 85,000 tonnes of dirt enters our streams, lakes and harbours. Sediment can kill aquatic just like a chemical bomb.
 * A study has shown that jogging with traffic around results in reduced blood flow to the heart. This is dangerous for people with stable heart disease, because it can trigger off cardiac arrhythmia or even a heart attack.

 