About Environmental Threats Today

Greek philosophers commenced theorizing aboutasthma, 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 haspollutants 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 nogenetically inherited yet it can be significantly
stone unturned to explore it. In talking aboutimproved by intaking nutritious and balanced diet
nature and environment related issues, theand exercising regularly.  
foremost question that comes to my mind is that3.    When we talk about pollution, noise
what is environment? Have you ever ponderedpollution is also quite disturbing and annoying. A
over the fact that it is not just the foliage andsurge in the noise pollution level due to the
fauna but also the air you breathe, water youescalating traffic, industries and factories leads to
drink, things you touch and perceive and even thehazards 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 everywherecan even be damaging at times. The excess of
and anywhere. This environment has friends assun's heat and ultraviolet rays that creep into the
well as foes. In case of opponents, the rationalearth's atmosphere due to the exhaustion of
selves inject most of these. For instance factoriesprotective ozone layer, cause many
produce and introduce many toxic compounds indermdisorders amongst individuals. To avoid these
the environment that are hazardous for the entireperils as much possible, wear sunscreen lotion,
mankind. This article will shed light on some of thesunglasses and covered clothes while moving out
significant environmental enemies that envelope usin the sun.     
all round the clock.5.    Apart from the pollutants like smoke and
1.    The harmful pollutants like carbonother toxic gasses, the pesticides that are
monoxide, lead, sulphur dioxide etc constantlysprayed in the fields and on the crops have an
pollute the air around us. Carbon monoxide is ainjurious outcome. Through the vegetables and
poisonous compound, excess inhaling of which canfruits we eat these pesticides composed of
be unexpectedly detrimental. Studies havepoisonous chemicals like DDT, Methanol, carbon
revealed that CO enters into our bloodstream andmonoxide etc. enter our body and harm it.
causes breathing disorders and even cardiacTherefore it is advised to wash the fruits and
arrest.vegetables thoroughly prior to eating or cooking.
2.    Lead is another fatal element that attacks6.    The radiations that are released in the
the nervous system and is largely responsible foratmosphere 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 toalso a source of danger.
keep a check on the release of lead in your7.    The enhancement of carbon dioxide in the
surroundings. Reducing the consumption can doatmosphere has resulted in global warming which
this and judicious use of lead based products andhas 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 waterthe air with oxygen can prevent global warming.
we consume and destroy the sanctity ofSafeguarding 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 minorthe environment...think about it.
problems like common cold to major ones like