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Fig- Noise pollution Noise pollution Excessive noise in the background is unsafe for living. Noise pollution is a serious threat to humans and wildlife. We must make people aware of the impacts of noise pollution and encourage them to adopt ways that do not contribute to noise pollution. Noise pollution disturbed 11% of the population during the day and 4% at night. The intensity of noise is measured in decimals. Noise Pollution occurs when the level of noise increases above the average level of noise in the environment. Humans can hear a conversation up to 60dB. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) sound levels, less than 70dB are not damaging to living organisms regardless of how consistent the exposure is Traffic Noise Air traffic Noise Noise from Construction sites Animals Noise Transport Noise Neighborhood Noise Industrial Noise.  Noise pollution on wild life Noise pollution can cause health problems for people and wildlife, both on land and in the sea. Noise from ship

                                                                                                                             Fig- Water pollution                                                     Water pollution Water is one of the most vital natural resources on earth and has been around for a long time. This translates to just over 1 octillion liters (1,260,000,000,000,000,000,000 liters) of water distributed in the oceans, rivers, lakes and streams. That is a lot of water, however, less than 0.3% is accessible for human consumption. The effects of water contamination can be felt for years to come.  In fact, the same water which we drink has been around in one form or the other since the time of the dinosaurs. The earth has more than two-thirds of its surface covered with water. Water pollution is caused when water bodies such as rivers, lakes, oceans, groundwater and aquifers get contaminated with industrial and agricultural effluents. When water gets polluted, it adversely affect

                                                            Fig- Environmental pollution Environmental Pollution                                    Environmental pollution is defined as "The contamination of the physical and biological components of the earth/atmosphere system to such an extent that normal environmental processes are adversely affected." Environmental pollution is not a new phenomenon, yet it remains the world’s greatest problem facing humanity, and the leading environmental causes of morbidity and mortality. Environmental pollution is unwarranted disposal of mass or energy into earth’s natural resource pool such as water, land, or air that results in long- or short-term detriment to the atmosphere and its ecological health to negatively impact the living beings and their life both quantitatively and qualitatively. The pollutants may yield primary or secondary damages, of which the primary damage can be quantified and its impact monitored.  Man’s activities t

                                                  Fig- Banana tree                                  Meal on banana leaves (eco-friendly option) Serving on banana leaf                                                                   Fig- Banana Leaf In South India, there is this wonderful tradition of serving food to guests on these leaves on special occasions and festivals. most of the people living in the south of India, eat their food on banana leaves. The leaves are rich in anti-oxidants called polyphenols .  which are also found in some leafy vegetables. large amounts of polyphenols which are absorbed by the food. Being larger than the leaves of most plants, banana leaf can be cut in different sizes and can be placed on the platter of any size. Now a days people use banana leaves only on some occasions because the quality of the banana leaves is degraded with the use of unnatural fertilizers during farming. This resulted in lower quality of banana leaves and increased health ris

                                                                Fig- Mango Tree With Fruits Mango (Mangifera indica) A mango is sweetest fruit among other fruits produced by the tropical tree. It is the king of fruit . Indians have been cultivating this juicy fruit for more than 4000 years.  Spiritual, Hindus regard mango as the king of fruit and a symbol of prosperity and happiness. Mangoes are a summer seasonal fruit in India. The mango season lasts from March to May. It is cultivating south and south east Asia particularly in Tamil Nadu state, Salem district is well known place for mango in many varieties, here very famous variety named Malgova.   Mango is a National fruit of India and also of Pakistan and Philippines.  Mango tree is National tree of Bangladesh.  Every summer, the heady smell of mangoes ripening on trees and the velvety taste of home-made aamras bring happiness to countless Indian homes. "Childhood memories for many Indians include precarious attempts to pick

   Fig- Fermented Cooked Rice                                                       Pazhaya Soru (Overnight soaked cooked rice) Fermented rice played a big role in the lives of people. The bacteria that grow in the intestines due to this rice safeguard the internal organs and keep them fit and ready. This rice generates and harbors trillions of beneficial bacteria that help digestion and has many disease fighting and immunity developing agents. Brown rice is the best for this as its nutrients are retained intact. This rice has many health benefits. Next time when you have left over rice at home, do not waste it. Leftover rice is rich in fibre and it helps relieve constipation. In olden days, farmers and laborers, especially of South East Asia, who did a lot of physical work ate fermented rice for breakfast. Traditionally, it is eaten with a side dish, raw onion or green chili. The rice would ferment by the next morning and is eaten for breakfast. It has the rare B6 B12 vitamin