Question

Thermal Power plants are inevitable in an industrial and densely populated country like our what harm they do to the environment? Also mention any precaution that could be taken to save our environment.

Answer 1

Hot effluents of thermal power plants are generally released in the nearby water bodies. This causes rise in temperature of such water bodies which causes deoxygenation of water leading to decomposition of organic wastes and killing of aquatic animals. Thermal water pollution can be checked by employing dry or wet cooling towers.