20 ESL Conversation Questions about Pollution

  1. What are some different types of pollution? Which one is the most important?
  2. Is pollution a problem in your city/country? Does the local government do anything to solve the problem? What do they do?
  3. Where is the most polluted city/country in the world? Why do you think it is that polluted?
  4. What causes pollution in general?
  5. What can you do to prevent pollution? Do you do anything specific to fight against pollution?
  6. What happens when water becomes polluted? How can we prevent water pollution?
  7. How does environmental pollution affect our daily lives?
  8. Is technology related to pollution in general? How does technology contribute to pollution?
  9. Is noise pollution a problem where you live? What causes noise pollution? What can be done to reduce noise pollution?
  10. What is the number one reason to blame for air pollution? How does air pollution affect our health? What are some illnesses caused by air pollution?
  11. Have you ever heard of light pollution? What is it? What causes light pollution? What can be done to reduce light pollution?
  12. In your country, are urban areas more polluted than rural areas? Why is that?
  13. Do we have enough laws or regulations to fight pollution? If you were in power, what laws would you legislate to cut back on pollution?
  14. Should all the countries of the world work together to prevent pollution? Do you know anything about international cooperation?
  15. If you saw somebody dropping litter on the street, how would you react?
  16. Do you agree that recycling reduces pollution? How?
  17. Do electric cars help reduce the pollution caused by cars? Is electricity 100% environmentally friendly?
  18. Which green products do you use to reduce pollution?
  19. What measures can a person take in his/her home to prevent pollution?
  20. What should be done to increase awareness against pollution?