tourism bringing environmental problems, what are the causes and suggest some solutions

Tourism

is usually regarded as a boon to a region’s economy.

Tourism

brings prosperity to the region and provides employment to the locals of the region.

However

, when

tourism

becomes unsustainable in nature, it can have disastrous consequences on the

environment

. When the

tourist

industry active in the region crosses the legal and ethical barriers to earn more profit, it can lead to massive degradation of the

environment

in the area. Local human population, flora, and fauna, suffer greatly due to

such

irresponsible and unsustainable

tourism

. Some of the ways in which

tourism

adversely impacts the

environment

have been mentioned below: Transport Of Tourists Results In

Air

Pollution: The movement of tourists from their home to the

tourist

destination involves transport via road, rail, or

air

, or a combination of these modes of transport. When a large number of tourists are involved, it invariably leads to a greater use of the transportation system. We all are aware of the fact that emissions from automobiles and airplanes are one of the biggest causes of

air

pollution. When a large number tourists use these modes of transport to reach a particular attraction, it pollutes the

air

both locally and globally. Due to the rapid growth in international

tourism

, tourists now account for nearly 60% of

air

travel. In many places, buses or other vehicles leave their motors running to ensure that tourists return to comfortable

air

-conditioned vehicles.

Such

practices

further

pollute the

air

.

Tourism

Leads To

Noise

Pollution: Tourists destinations are often subject to significant

noise

pollution. Tourists vehicles entering and leaving natural areas create a lot of

noise

.

Such

noise

is the source of distress for wildlife. Loud music played by tourists in forested areas

also

disturb the animals living in the area. Often,

noise

generated by

tourist

activities for long-term alters the natural activity patterns of animals. Littering Of

Tourist

Spots By Irresponsible Tourists: Irresponsible tourists often litter the

tourist

spots visited by them. Waste disposal is a great problem in the natural

environment

. According to estimates, cruise ships in the Caribbean produce over 70,000 tons of waste annually. If waste is disposed of irresponsibly in the sea, it can lead to the death of marine animals. Even the Mount Everest is not free of human-generated waste. Trekkers leave behind their oxygen cylinders, garbage, and camping equipment

on

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in

the mountains and hills. Some trails in the Himalayas and the Andes have been nicknamed the "Toilet paper trail” or the "Coca-Cola trail,” referring to the garbage left behind on

such

trails. Sewage Generated At

Tourist

Spots Contaminate The Natural

Environment

: Rampant construction of

tourist

facilities like hotels, cafes, restaurants, etc., in an area without

proper arrangement

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proper arrangements

a proper arrangement

for safe disposal of sewage, can lead to disastrous consequences. Wastewater carrying sewage from

such

areas often pollutes nearby water bodies. It can lead to the eutrophication of water bodies and the loss of the balance in aquatic ecosystems. Pollution of water bodies with sewage can

also

lead to health issues and even epidemics that can ultimately wipe out large populations of aquatic flora and fauna and

also

impact human health adversely. In conclusion, I feel government should put in place law to help in

this

regard