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.
Environmental pollution has existed for centuries but only started to be significant following the industrial revolution in the 19 th century. Pollution occurs when the natural environment cannot destroy an element without creating harm or damage to itself.