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What impact does the waste accumulation have on the following? (i) Quality of air around us. (ii) Quality of water around us.
Topic: Effects of waste accumulation
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(i) Dumps and landfills give off methane and other emissions that foul the air and injure health. (ii) Run-off from the open dumps carries chemicals into wells, streams and groundwater, contaminating the water.