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Despite what some global leaders may say and think, the world is in danger. Pollution levels are at an all time high and governments are not doing enough to limit the amount of carbon that is being emitted into the atmosphere. Pure Earth, a non-profit organisation that is dedicated to fighting pollution, released a list a few years ago of the most polluting industries in the world. Here is what its study brought to light. 10. Dyeing The dye industry was placed at number ten on the list. Dyes can be found in all manner of products, including plastics, paper, textiles, paint etc. Artificial dyes are often used instead of more expensive and less durable natural dyes, and contain a range of hazardous chemicals that are harmful to humans and the environment. 9. Product Manufacturing The manufacturing of consumer goods contributes a lot of pollution to the atmosphere. Factories use a range of dangerous chemicals and their waste disposal methods are often not monitored sufficiently st...

Natural gas is a fossil fuel that is rapidly rising in popularity due to the fact that it burns cleaner than coal and oil. It comes from decaying plant and animal sediment that has been compressed under the heat and pressure of the Earth for millions of years. The carbon atoms in the sediment eventually break down and form gas, which rises to the surface of the Earth until it eventually meets an impermeable layer. It then gathers under this layer of earth and forms a reservoir or deposit. Humans have now developed the technology to dig down to these reservoirs and extract the natural gas, which is comprised mainly of methane, but also contains butane, propane, ethylene and other gases. Methods of extracting gas from the Earth are numerous, but the most common are fracking and pumping it up through wells. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, but they both get the job done. Once the natural gas has been extracted from the ground, it needs to be purified before being shipped of...