Manifestations of visual pollution in Tobruk city

Abstract

The study aims to determine the manifestations of visual pollution problem and its key factors in the city of Tobruk. data collection relied on direct observation and descriptive approach. The most important results of the study revealed that the city of Tobruk is teeming with many manifestations of visual pollution, including distortions of the urban pattern and distortions of streets with goods and traffic jams, in addition to accumulation of solid waste and sewage leaks. While the most important causes of visual pollution are the high costs of residential land and building material, the low level of cultural and environmental awareness, and the weakness of the State, in addition to the low level of environmental services.