Problems and Prospects. International Journal of Chemical Sciences

Abstract

Environment is an archive of various processes and interactions which naturally ought to be in equilibrium. However, unmitigated activity of some of these processes could shift these expected positions. This paper x-rayed some chemical reactions of the environment with particular emphasis on those reactions that portend serious threat to the natural ecological balance. Problems emanating from ecologic cycles obstruction by natural or anthropogenic influences were mentioned. This includes fossils fuel burning, gas flaring, large scale deforestation, desert encroachment, global warming, acid rain, urban water pollution, automobile emissions, ozone layer depletion and other related problems. It further suggests measures ranging from mitigational control to impetus for the emergence the green chemistry concept required to moderate environmental hazards right at source. This concept is especially valuable in real time analysis to prevent pollution and designing chemicals, products and reaction conditions that will ultimately lead to a minimized environmental hazard.