Burgersfort to become SA's platinum capital Investment in the development of 15 new chrome and platinum mines will make Burgersfort the country's new platinum capital within the next ten years, a property director said on Tuesday.
Quick Answer. Pollution can damage trees, plants, crops, lakes and other waterways, oceans, coral reefs, animals and people. This applies to air pollution, pollution through toxic chemicals, litter in the ocean, pollution from pesticides and fertilizers, noise pollution and light pollution. Continue Reading.
Pollution can affect animals in a number of ways including the ones detailed below. 1  Destroying habitats - most animals thrive in areas that have good plant growth. 2  Poisoning - when pollution takes place in areas such as oceans or lakes, marine life may start dying off.