| Greek philosophers commenced theorizing about | | | | asthma, bronchitis and conjunctivitis etc. |
| the nature as composed of elements like water, | | | | In order to avert the infection due to these |
| earth, ether etc. This nature or environment has | | | | pollutants or germs it is better to built up a strong |
| always been a jamboree for the inquisitive souls. | | | | immune system. Although much of immunity is |
| This is precisely the reason that man has left no | | | | genetically inherited yet it can be significantly |
| stone unturned to explore it. In talking about | | | | improved by intaking nutritious and balanced diet |
| nature and environment related issues, the | | | | and exercising regularly. |
| foremost question that comes to my mind is that | | | | 3. When we talk about pollution, noise |
| what is environment? Have you ever pondered | | | | pollution is also quite disturbing and annoying. A |
| over the fact that it is not just the foliage and | | | | surge in the noise pollution level due to the |
| fauna but also the air you breathe, water you | | | | escalating traffic, industries and factories leads to |
| drink, things you touch and perceive and even the | | | | hazards like insomnia and lack of concentration. |
| food you eat that constitutes your environment! | | | | 4. The sun that enlightens the whole world |
| You are encased by environment everywhere | | | | can even be damaging at times. The excess of |
| and anywhere. This environment has friends as | | | | sun's heat and ultraviolet rays that creep into the |
| well as foes. In case of opponents, the rational | | | | earth's atmosphere due to the exhaustion of |
| selves inject most of these. For instance factories | | | | protective ozone layer, cause many |
| produce and introduce many toxic compounds in | | | | dermdisorders amongst individuals. To avoid these |
| the environment that are hazardous for the entire | | | | perils as much possible, wear sunscreen lotion, |
| mankind. This article will shed light on some of the | | | | sunglasses and covered clothes while moving out |
| significant environmental enemies that envelope us | | | | in the sun. |
| all round the clock. | | | | 5. Apart from the pollutants like smoke and |
| 1. The harmful pollutants like carbon | | | | other toxic gasses, the pesticides that are |
| monoxide, lead, sulphur dioxide etc constantly | | | | sprayed in the fields and on the crops have an |
| pollute the air around us. Carbon monoxide is a | | | | injurious outcome. Through the vegetables and |
| poisonous compound, excess inhaling of which can | | | | fruits we eat these pesticides composed of |
| be unexpectedly detrimental. Studies have | | | | poisonous chemicals like DDT, Methanol, carbon |
| revealed that CO enters into our bloodstream and | | | | monoxide etc. enter our body and harm it. |
| causes breathing disorders and even cardiac | | | | Therefore it is advised to wash the fruits and |
| arrest. | | | | vegetables thoroughly prior to eating or cooking. |
| 2. Lead is another fatal element that attacks | | | | 6. The radiations that are released in the |
| the nervous system and is largely responsible for | | | | atmosphere due to nuclear reactions, nuclear |
| causing evils like anemia and high blood pressure. | | | | tests, mobile phones, computers and the like are |
| Lead can be threatening to life. So it is better to | | | | also a source of danger. |
| keep a check on the release of lead in your | | | | 7. The enhancement of carbon dioxide in the |
| surroundings. Reducing the consumption can do | | | | atmosphere has resulted in global warming which |
| this and judicious use of lead based products and | | | | has turned out to be a massive threat to life on |
| like paints, batteries and radiators etc. | | | | earth. Planting more trees and plants that enrich |
| Other pollutants too that enter the air and water | | | | the air with oxygen can prevent global warming. |
| we consume and destroy the sanctity of | | | | Safeguarding oneself against the environmental |
| environment (like depletion of the ozone layer) | | | | rivals is also a way to cease the damage we do |
| are very dreadful. They can result in usual minor | | | | the environment...think about it. |
| problems like common cold to major ones like | | | | |