--- title: "Report on environmental pollution in Asia" subject: "Communication English" chapter: 9 key: "semester_5/communication_english:report-environmental-pollution-asia" source: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/report-environmental-pollution-asia site: BCT Engineering --- # Report on environmental pollution in Asia Communication English · Chapter 9: Formal Reports - Asked in: 2072 Chaitra, 10 marks - Answer checked by Claude Opus 5.5 (high effort) on 2026-10-14 - Page: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/report-environmental-pollution-asia - Whole chapter: https://www.bctengineer.com/md/semester_5/communication_english/chapter-9 ## Question Imagine that you have already prepared a report on "Environmental Pollutions in Asia". Show the Title page, Abstract, Introduction and Recommendation sections of your report. ## Short answer Asia faces severe air, water, and land pollution, with PM2.5 levels far above WHO guidelines and major rivers contaminated by untreated waste. Pollution causes millions of premature deaths and economic losses, requiring cleaner energy, stricter emissions, and waste management. ## Answer #### Title page ```text REPORT ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION IN ASIA Submitted to: Prof. Dr. Ramesh Dhakal Department of Environmental Science Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur Submitted by: Anjana Gurung B.E. Student, Environmental Group 20 November 2026 ``` #### Abstract Asia is the largest and most populous continent, and its rapid industrial and urban growth has brought serious environmental pollution. This report reviews the state of air, water and land pollution in Asia, based on published reports of the World Health Organization, the United Nations Environment Programme and national agencies. It finds that most of the world's most polluted cities are in Asia, especially South Asia, with PM2.5 levels many times higher than the WHO guideline. Major rivers, such as the Ganges, Yangtze and Citarum, receive untreated sewage and industrial waste. Plastic waste, e-waste and the burning of crop residue add to the problem. Pollution causes millions of premature deaths each year and costs a large share of national income. The report concludes that coordinated action is necessary and recommends cleaner energy, stronger laws, waste management and regional cooperation. #### Introduction Asia is home to more than half of humankind. In the last fifty years, its cities have grown very quickly, its factories have multiplied, and the use of coal, petrol and diesel has risen sharply. Environmental protection has often been neglected for the sake of economic growth. Pollution is the addition of harmful substances to air, water or land. In Asia, the main kinds are: 1. **Air pollution:** from vehicles, coal-based power plants, factories, brick kilns and the burning of waste and crop residue. 2. **Water pollution:** untreated sewage, chemicals, fertilizers and plastics in rivers, lakes and coastal waters. 3. **Soil and solid waste pollution:** unmanaged garbage, pesticides, mining waste and electronic waste. 4. **Noise pollution:** in crowded cities. The aim of this report is to describe the present situation and its causes and effects, and to suggest ways to reduce pollution. The report is based on secondary sources, and it focuses on South Asia and East Asia. #### Recommendations 1. Switch from coal and oil to solar, hydro, wind and other clean energy, and give subsidies for electric vehicles. 2. Introduce and enforce strict emission standards for vehicles and industries, with fines for violators. 3. Build sewage and wastewater treatment plants in all large cities, and ban the discharge of untreated waste into rivers. 4. Promote waste reduction, segregation, recycling and the safe disposal of electronic and plastic waste. 5. Replace crop burning with machines, and give incentives to farmers. 6. Increase green space and public transport in cities. 7. Establish regional cooperation among Asian countries on transboundary air and water pollution, sharing data and technology. 8. Educate the public and include environmental education in schools. ## Check yourself The answer's key points as multiple-choice questions, with the correct option and why. 1. How does the introduction define pollution? A. Addition of harmful substances to air, water or land B. Natural weather change C. Growth of cities D. Lack of resources Answer: A. Pollution is the addition of harmful substances to air, water or land. (Key point: Definition of pollution) 2. What is the report based on? A. Primary field experiments in Nepal B. Published reports of WHO, UNEP and national agencies (secondary sources) C. Interviews with 5,000 villagers D. Satellite design Answer: B. The abstract and introduction say it uses secondary sources, focusing on South and East Asia. (Key point: Sources of evidence) 3. What does the report recommend about crop burning? A. Increase it B. Replace it with machines and incentives for farmers C. Ban farming D. Ignore it Answer: B. Machines and incentives give farmers an alternative to burning residue. (Key point: Crop residue) 4. Why is regional cooperation recommended? A. Pollution crosses borders, so air and water issues need shared data and technology B. Only to increase trade C. To avoid national laws D. To reduce population Answer: A. Transboundary air and water pollution requires coordinated action. 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