A comic about how pollution affects wildlife.
local problemMost of Austin's " trash [is trapped] at the mouth of Shoal Creek." (Eubanks).
Cabomba a "native aquatic plant... can support the trash at the surface of the water. Cups and containers that once sank are now floating for everyone to see. " (Eubanks) |
"Plastics can be especially hazardous to wildlife. Depending on their form they can either be ingested, causing internal organ failure, or they can cause a slow strangulation." (Richmond and Clendenon)
Chemical pollution in the Austin High Parking lot; these chemicals could runoff into the lake during a rainstorm.
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Water pollution in a small fishing village.
WHich lake has the most pollution?"Probably Lady Bird Lake, just because of it's proximity to the city...I think the city watershed folks would agree with that"
-Bryan Cook, LCRA |
Global problemEverywhere in the world, people litter and "80% of the water pollution is caused due to domestic sewage like throwing garbage on open ground and water bodies." (Water Pollution Facts)
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