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THEMATIC REPORT- ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF CHEMICALS |
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by Anishka Jha | 23-04-2020 23:06
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The fact that life on earth originated from a chemical reaction, explains the importance of chemicals in our life. We all are leading a carbon-based life which comprises of six essential elements – oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorous, carbon, sulphur and hydrogen. Chemicals are both natural (produced by nature with no human intervention) and synthetic (human made). Affects of chemical on our environment positively or negatively is quite debatable. It is often viewed that natural or organic chemicals are less harmful than man-made chemicals. Anything natural is healthier than synthetic one. But after going through research materials, I conclude that it is substantially a grey matter. Read further to know how it falls into this category. I came across the term “Chemophobia” or “fear of chemicals”amongst chemists on social media. It refers to the growing tendency for the public to be suspicious and critical of the presence of any man-made (synthetic) chemicals in foods or products that they make use of. Natural chemicals like DDT and dioxine can also be harmful if used uncontrollably. Natural chemical, botulinum is million times more toxic than all of the man made synthetic chemicals. Human beings have not yet developed resistance to this natural chemical despite its presence since ages. Any chemical whether natural or human made can be harmful depending on the structure, biological properties and the way of its usage. There is a growing uproar with regard to the presence of chemicals in basic everyday commodities right from fruits, vegetables, cosmetics and even baby foods. As far as my understanding goes, the toxicity of the chemicals involves much larger concentrations of chemicals than we are normally exposed to. Just because a chemical is harmful or carcinogenic at very high doses, does not necessarily mean it will have any toxic effects at the doses we use it. Food regulation exists to prevent harmful levels of chemicals from being used in products. Fruits and vegetables may have chemicals but its ratio is miniscule to harm the environment and humans. There are many chemical compounds, found naturally in plants, that are harmful to humans in small amounts. On the contrary, there are many man-made compounds which are perfectly harmless unless ingested at very high doses. Organic farming can still use naturally derived pesticides - in fact, they can even use some synthetic pesticides. As per the research both organic and synthetic food have same nutritional value and both have residues of synthetic pesticides. The difference is in the structure and amount of synthetic ingredient being used. That is why organic farming is considered safer than conventional farming. Human life is very much dependent on Chemical energy as our vehicle, electricity, batteries, food production and many other day to day necessities are sourced from chemical energy but Chemicals are no doubt at the same time disadvantageous for our environment especially when it goes through combustion to produce power and useful energy. Its radioactive waste if not disposed of properly to a secure area it poses huge risk to the environment. Radiations leaked can remain in the environment for millions of years and can contaminate water and soil. Credit – greengarageblog.org, compoundchemistry.com |
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14 Comments
Hello Anishka,
Thank you for the informative report.
Regards
Asmita
Posted 30-04-2020 20:55
Hello anishka,
I do hope that you are fine and doing great with your works.
Thank you for your report about ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF CHEMICALS
Green Cheers from Nepal :)
Keep writing great reports.
We are eager to read more reports from you.
Regards,
Kushal Naharki
Posted 30-04-2020 00:23
Hi Anishka Jha, this is a mentor, Sang Su Lee.
Thank you for your report about general perception of audience about chemical products. Many people indeed are afraid of using chemical products synthesized by humans. However, there are many beneficial aspects of man-made chemicals as you gave some examples in the passage. So, to distinguish what is good and bad, we should know information about chemicals that we use.
Green Cheers!
Posted 29-04-2020 00:17
Thanks for sharing
Posted 27-04-2020 17:01
Hello,
Its me Dibya Bhatta from Nepal,Currently living in South Korea for my research Internship.
It was really nice reading your report!
keep writing and shining!! :)
If you have any queries related to this internship, You can find me on twitter as :
https://twitter.com/Divine_Tweets
stay safe from coronavirus!
keep working for mother earth to hand it to future generations!
Green cheers!
Posted 27-04-2020 09:53
Hello Anishka,
thanks for your report about ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF CHEMICALS.
use of Chemicals is not good if appropriate guidelines and precautions are not followed.
Posted 26-04-2020 21:55
Thanks for sharing.
Posted 25-04-2020 14:01
Thanks for sharing.
Posted 25-04-2020 13:30
Hello Anishka!!
I hope you are doing great!!
Thanks for sharing about different chemicals and its impact.
Nowadays , almost all vegetables and fruits are dipped in chemicals and we are having it.
Organic farming can be best alternative for it.
Hope to know more from you!!
GREEN CHEERS!
Regards,
Sonika!
Posted 24-04-2020 21:58
Thanks for sharing
Posted 24-04-2020 16:41
Hello Aniskha,
I hope you are fine and doing great.
I really like yours report.
All the synthetic chemicals doesnot mean they are harmful for the environment.
It depends on the way we use the chemicals to bring harsh in the society.
Keep writing and shining.
Hope to know more from you.
Warm regards,
Meena
GREEN CHEERS
Posted 24-04-2020 12:47
Hello Anishka Jha, this is mentor Taehyun!
Thank you for the report about the good points and bad points with the chemical! We usually tend to think that artificially synthesized chemicals are all bad for our health and environment. But as you've said in the report, some organic natural chemicals are also toxic and bad for our environment. The important thing and concept with the chemical is the appropriate amount of usage and proper using way. With the proper principles, chemicals are not the object of fear.
Thank you for the report!
Green cheers!
Posted 24-04-2020 04:01
Hello anishka,
Hope you are fine and doing great
As we know,everything has pros and cons,we should work wisely to cope with the upcoming danger from chemicals
Great report
Keep on writing
Regards,
biddhya
Posted 24-04-2020 01:24
Thanks for sharing
Posted 24-04-2020 00:03