Pollution has many harmful effects on living things as well as on the environment. Water pollution can endanger the animals and plants living in the contaminated water, as well as the people who drink it. Air pollution can cause sickness and severe health issues in humans and is one of the biggest causes of climate change. Plants and crops can be affected by pollution as well as they absorb toxins from the water, air, and soil around them. You can read more about these effects by clicking the buttons below.