Question

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

Answer 1

The particulate and gaseous pollutants are released from thermal power plants which produces harmful effects. 

These pollutants can cause: 

(i) breathing or respiratory symptoms when inhaled deep into the lungs. 

(ii) irritation, inflammations and damage to lungs and premature death. 

Precautionary measures include the use of electrostatic precipitators by which 99% of the particulate matters can be removed from the exhaust.