India has recently banned smoking in public places. Why? Because ‘Smoking is injurious to health’. All of us know that, or at least have heard that before. But, how many of us know that ‘Smoking is injurious to environment’ as well?

Meteorologists study weather by recording and analysing data. You can become an amateur meteorologist by building your own weather station and keeping a record of your measurements. After a while, you will also notice the weather patterns that allow meteorologists to forecast the weather.

What is the most talked-about topic these days? The Olympic games of course. Months before the Game began, newspapers were rife with pieces on what the host city – Beijing, China – is doing to ensure that the Game is environmentally sustainable.

Have you ever started wheezing after spending too much time outdoors especially in traffic? Or suddenly sneezed when breathing in the fumes released by a factory? Or felt your tongue swell up after eating prawns?