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Water covers approximately 70.9% of the Earth’s surface, mostly
in seas and oceans. Water pollution (or aquatic pollution) is the
contamination of water bodies, usually as a result of human activities, in
such a manner that negatively affects its legitimate uses. In addition to
damage to many species, water pollution can also lead to water-borne
diseases for people. Sources of water pollution are either point sources
or non-point sources. Point sources have one identifiable cause, such
as a storm drain or a wastewater treatment plant. Non-point sources
are more diffuse, such as agricultural runoff. So what can we do to

prevent water pollution?

• Conserve water by turning off the tap when running water is not
necessary. This helps prevent water shortages and reduces the
amount of contaminated water that needs treatment.
• Don’t throw paints, oils or other forms of litter down the drain. Use
environmentally household products, such as washing powder,
household cleaning agents and toiletries.
• Take great care not to overuse pesticides and fertilisers. This will
prevent runoffs of the material into nearby water sources.
• By having more plants in your garden you are preventing fertiliser,
pesticides and contaminated water from running off into nearby
water sources.
• Don’t throw litter into rivers, lakes or oceans. Help clean up any litter
you see on beaches or in rivers and lakes, make sure it is safe to
collect the litter and put it in a nearby dustbin.

The Importance of 23rd April,

NATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY AND CHILDREN’S DAY

By Ata Melez

The Grand National Assembly of Turkey was established on 23 April 1920. This day
was given as a gift to all children of the world by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk under the

name of 23rd April National Sovereignty and Children’s Day. The significance of the
day was that rule by one person in the empire ended. With the establishment of the
parliament, a government based on the sovereignty of the people was established.
Children are the future of the country. The gift of 23 April of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
as an open-minded leader, is celebrated every year in the world.