We are all very aware of the damage caused in our environment by toxic substances and the release of chemical fumes resulting from the wastes of industry. Some scientists predict the harmful ramifications will continue for many centuries into the future. Similarly the traffic problem will continue to accelerate as long as we adhere to current engineering systems and the present source of fuel.

When disasters occur and fires destroy buildings and commercial factories release enormous clouds of toxic chemicals, they wreak havoc. Fumes from plastics and other chemicals continue to create mini disasters in industrial regions as arson and sabotage tactics are added to the social terrorist mentality and weaponry that exists.

It is a sad testament to the powerful destruction that can be caused by indiscriminate use of chemicals without prior full investigation. This will continue to happen as long as we allow the creators of these chemicals to continue dictating to scientists- scientists who should be impartial in their tests and should be alerting us to dangers of industry rather than protecting vested interests by preserving the status quo.

Alongside the monumental extent of these social problems, it may seem of little significance, that aromas and fumes from burning natural essential oils could, in some small measure, make a positive contribution by releasing perfumes to counter toxic fumes. But through judicious use of essential oils of natural leaves and flowers, as in the case of eucalyptus and lavender and others, we can make a small difference. These wonderfully refreshing fragrances of aromatic plants certainly encourage us all to breathe more deeply, instead of being inhibited by obnoxious chemical smells and polluted atmosphere. Not only using aromatic substances on our person, but burning incense in the home and during outdoor entertainment helps the quality of our local atmosphere and is gaining in popularity.

Perfumes are used now as they always have been, to smother unpleasant smells and odours. Whereas in the past, they were used to attempt to cover up the smells of poor sanitation, this is no longer of vital importance. The focus has shifted to the need to cover ups the chemical stenches resulting from commercial and industrial manufacture and the effluents that are involved as by-products.

However, in attempting to neutralize many objectionable odours, industry has over-used artificial chemical perfumes to now be a common ingredient in the majority of commercial products. Many people have proven to be allergic to this new range of threats to health. Artificial chemical scents and air fresheners are now banned in the workplace.

Tags: air pollution, chemical contaminents, evil fumes, toxic disasters

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