pollutant; contaminant

Damage to the natural environment caused by the production or discharge of harmful substances during human activity

pollution of bodies of water, such as rivers, lakes, and oceans, by industrial waste, sewage, or chemicals

source of pollution; the point of origin for harmful substances in the environment

an area that has been polluted or affected by harmful substances; contaminated zone

pollution caused by the release of excess heat from human activity or natural sources into the environment, which can lead to abnormal climate patterns

radioactive pollution or contamination caused by the release of radioactive materials into the environment, typically through industrial activity or nuclear explosions

Nuclear or radioactive contamination of the environment, people, or animals caused by nuclear weapon tests, radiation leaks from power plants, or nuclear waste.

Pollution caused by new harmful substances that are created when pollutants released from a source undergo chemical or biological changes in the environment; also called [[二次污染|二次汙染|er4 ci4 wu1 ran3]]

the contamination of water bodies such as lakes, rivers, oceans, and groundwater by chemical, physical, or biological substances

The contamination of water bodies, specifically referring to the degradation of water quality

marine pollution; pollution of the ocean

Environmental pollution caused by discarded plastic waste; named as such because most plastic products are white. Also called [[白色公害|白色公害|bai2 se4 gong1 hai4]].

pollution of the atmosphere by harmful substances

pollution caused by primary pollutants undergoing physical, chemical, or biological changes to form new harmful substances; also known as [[次生污染|次生汙染|ci4 sheng1 wu1 ran3]] or [[二次公害|二次公害|er4 ci4 gong1 hai4]]

Spiritual or ideological contamination; refers to the harmful influence of decadent or reactionary thoughts, speech, and cultural works on people's minds.

environmental contamination caused by excessive or misdirected artificial light

environmental pollution consisting of excessive, misdirected, or obtrusive artificial light

harmful or annoying levels of noise in the environment that can cause health issues or disruption to daily life; previously known as [[噪音污染|噪音污染|zao4 yin1 wu1 ran3]]

noise pollution; sound pollution

Environmental degradation where soil quality deteriorates due to the presence of waste, fertilizers, heavy metals, or wastewater; often results in the loss of land's agricultural productivity and fertility

air pollution; atmospheric pollution caused by human activity or natural events like volcanic eruptions