Pollution from Coal and Oil in Colombia.

COAL	OIL
Soil Pollution	Soil Pollution
Air Pollution	Water Pollution
Water Pollution

How does coal pollute the soil?

When coal is extracted from the ground, miners remove a lot of soil, then the soil loses its fertility, and after that we have soil erosion.

How does coal pollute the air?

When coal is extracted from the ground, a lot of dust and coal particles are emitted and then many people get respiratory illnesses.  

How does coal pollute the water?

When coal is extracted from the ground, too much water is used to mine it, then that water is polluted because they use a lot of heavy metals.

How does oil pollute the water?

When oil is transported in ships, a few ship can have oil spills, because of this, too many fish and birds die.

When oil is drilled, miners use too much water, this water ends up polluted, besides, the drilling pollutes the groundwater, due to this too many animals and people that depend on this water are affected. 

How does oil pollute the soil? 

When the industrial waste from the extraction of oil is dumped on the soil, it loses its fertility because the waste contains too many chemicals that alter the composition of the soil.  

Consequences of our Actions on the Environment.

If we do not stop the vehicle pollution, global warming will increase.



If we seek a solution to the gases emitted by cars, air pollution will decrease.

If we continue using pesticides, the soil erosion will increase.

If we don’t stop illegal mining, we will lose our land and river.


If we continue with the removal of the forest to build factories, the smog will increase.

Positives and Negatives Consequences of Deforestation.

If we clean the forest, we will have more land for agriculture.


If we cut down trees, we will build more houses.


If we clean the forest, the roads will increase.


If we cut down the trees, the rainfall will decrease.


If there aren't more trees, animals will lose their habitat.

Colombian Superstitions.

1- If you put some money in your pockets, you will have money all year long.

2- If you wear yellow panties, you will have good luck.

3- If you take a shower with rue, you will get rid of bad luck.

4- If you keep beans on the table, you  will have food to eat.

5- If you sweep someone's feet, that person won't get married.

6-If you kill a black cat, you will have bad luck.

7- If you open an umbrella inside a house, you will have bad luck.