What is visual pollution
Visual pollution is an aesthetic issue, referring to the impacts of pollution that impair one's ability to enjoy a view. Overcrowding and excessive advertising are both causes of visual pollution. Causes: The primary sources of visual pollution are
1. Haze due to dust and air pollution
2. Garbage heaps and landfills
3. Telecommunication and electric wires and poles
4. Signboards
5. Barren lands and deforestation
6. Urban Jungle- House constructed with bad design
7. Smoke spewing chimneys of factories
8. Graffiti
Effects:
1. Accidents:
a. A building that is made entirely of glass can reflect sunlight, which is dangerous for the people driving by
b. Billboards and advertisements on highway roads can distract drivers and cause accidents.
2. Depression, Stress and Anxiety due to bad views
3. Loss of tourism income
4. Crime- Studies show lower crime rate in areas with less visual pollution
Prevention: There are two basic approaches to solving visual pollution – planning and education. Though it is difficult to change habits with people and expensive to redesign and replace what already exists.
1. Planning to create harmonious and peaceful surroundings
2. Education: The more people understand the importance of beautiful surroundings, the faster change will be seen.
Causes: The primary sources of visual pollution are
1. Haze due to dust and air pollution
2. Garbage heaps and landfills
3. Telecommunication and electric wires and poles
4. Signboards
5. Barren lands and deforestation
6. Urban Jungle- House constructed with bad design
7. Smoke spewing chimneys of factories
8. Graffiti
Effects:
1. Accidents:
a. A building that is made entirely of glass can reflect sunlight, which is dangerous for the people driving by
b. Billboards and advertisements on highway roads can distract drivers and cause accidents.
2. Depression, Stress and Anxiety due to bad views
3. Loss of tourism income
4. Crime- Studies show lower crime rate in areas with less visual pollution
Prevention: There are two basic approaches to solving visual pollution – planning and education. Though it is difficult to change habits with people and expensive to redesign and replace what already exists.
1. Planning to create harmonious and peaceful surroundings
2. Education: The more people understand the importance of beautiful surroundings, the faster change will be seen.
