Life expectancy at birth, female (years) ( 1 ) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects, ( 2 ) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, ( 3 ) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, ( 4 ) United Nations Statistical Division.
Change in climate patterns: The effects of land pollution are very hazardous and can lead to the loss of ecosystems. When land is polluted, it directly or indirectly affects the climate patterns. 3.
Land pollution causes us to lose 24 billion tons of top soil every year. Approximately half of our trash is disposed in landfills. Over 80% of items in landfills can be recycled, but theyâre not. Only 2% of our waste is actually recycled.