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Are we killing the nature or it is killing us ? Wise use of insecticides and Pesticides |
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by Sachin Regmi | 01-01-2020 00:08
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Are we killing the nature or it is killing us ? Wise use of insecticides and Pesticides Pesticides(agents used to kill pests/insects) and herbicides(agents used to kill unwanted grass) are both environmental toxins, and are collectively known as xenobiotics. I am sure you have used them once or twice in your life. Xenobiotics include not only pesticides/herbicides, but plastics (bisphenol A), surfactants used in food packaging, household chemicals, industrial chemicals (PCBs and dioxins), and heavy metals (lead, mercury, and cadmium). These products have been shown to have a negative impact on animal health that includes humans as well. One group of xenobiotics is made up of environmental estrogens, referred to as xenoestrogens, which mimic animal hormones and act as endocrine system disrupters. Remember endocrine gland is which makes sure our system is running smoothly. Like other xenobiotics, they come from pesticides/herbicides and other chemicals. They are in our food, our water, and our air. The most important concern is once in our body, they are not easily broken down. In humans, xenoestrogens mimic the effect of human estrogens because they have a chemical structure that allows them to fit into estrogen receptor sites. But once there, they cause issues. According to a 2006 study, they can prevent normal hormone binding to hormone receptors, influence cell signaling pathways, and increase cell division. Xenoestrogens are just one example of how pesticides and other toxins that humans use in food production are impacting our environment and our health. |
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6 Comments
Hello sachin
I hope you are doing well
Very well written
Keep writing
Thank you so much for this report
Regards
Susmita
Posted 24-03-2020 11:13
Hello Sachin
I hope you are doing well
Very nice report
Thank you so much for this report
Keep writing
Green cheers
Regards
Basanta
Posted 21-03-2020 06:01
Greetings
I do hope everything is going well..
Thank you so much for sharing your report..
Eagerly waiting for your more reports to come..
Keep writing and sharing!!!
Green cheers
Regards
Jasmine karki
Posted 15-03-2020 19:37
Hey Sachin!
This is your mentor Lisa.
Excessive usage of those pesticides and other chemical products have been environmental and health problems since very long ago. It happens that in many countries, eco-friendly farming methods were prevalent for sometimes that don't use these kind of artificial materials to keep the crops away from the bugs. Yet, since they are expensive and at the same time it is very hard to grow crops without pesticides free from bug damages which will decrease its commercial value, it turns out that it is not as effective as we have expected to be.
Urgency in finding alternatives have alarmed many of us and I do hope that we find a new way!
Thank you for unique topic and I really enjoyed reading your report.
Great work!
Posted 02-01-2020 23:17
Hello Sachin
I could learn that the chemical products that were used for economical comforts eventually damages environment and our own health.
Without technological improvements or reduced use of these chemical products, more and more damages would surely be caused. I think this kind of information should be spread among the farmers so they get the chance to seriously think about the issue.
Thank you for the great report.
Posted 02-01-2020 19:07
Hello
I do hope that you are fine and doing great with your works.
Thank you for your report about Wise use of insecticides and Pesticides
Green Cheers from Nepal :)
Keep writing great reports.
We are eager to read more reports from you.
Regards,
Kushal Naharki
Posted 01-01-2020 23:53