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Most Western nations have the same basic environmental problems, although they take different forms in each country. Here you can read about some of the dangers facing Britain’s environment.

Air pollution:
One of Britain’s environmental success has been the control of air pollution, especially in London. Thirty years ago hundreds of people died every year from the dreadful London smog. Since London and many other cities have become ‘’smokeless zones’’, areas where no coal fires are allowed. But now the increase in traffic is threatening serious air pollution in our cities again.
However, the most common air pollution comes from cigarette smoke, which pollutes many public places, like cinemas, pubs and restaurants. Though cigarette advertisements are not allowed on TV or radio, you can still see them on posters in cinemas and in newspapers and magazines. The advertisements don’t tell you that doctors believe cigarettes cause 30 000 deaths in Britain every year.

Noise pollution:
Traffic and aircraft can cause serious pollution. Aircraft are very noisy when they take off and the noise spreads over a wide area. Heathrow airport, near London, is one of the busiest airports in the world. Planes are only allowed to take off and land at Heathrow between six in the morning and eleven at night, but during the day fifty planes take off and land every hour.

Water pollution:
There has been bad pollution of Britain’s rivers, and the government has tried to stop it. There are now strict laws against water pollution, though it still quite often happens accidentally. Britain and France share the problem of oil pollution from the Channel. This has caused great damage to beaches and wildlife.