«As a capitalist nation, we are constantly seeking to foster the growth of our economy and overall development. Our industrious nature has led to an industrial presence that makes the burning of fossil fuels our pinnacle source of energy, and a...» Document abstract
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SummaryAs a capitalist nation, we are constantly seeking to foster the growth of our economy and overall development. Our industrious nature has led to an industrial presence that makes the burning of fossil fuels our pinnacle source of energy, and a requirement for fueling our economic stability. Power plants and all other industrial sites employing smokestacks, have had an incredible impact on the capability of our economy, yet they have been effective at more than just energy production. Through the burning of fossil fuels, the rise of industry has generated the epiphany of air quality control. Industrial air emissions have been and continue to be a pervasive threat to our nation’s health that cannot be justified by their economic benefits. Much of our industry is characterized by an enormous dependence on combustion-related energy sources. Paper product manufacturing, for example, rely heavily on the smokestack design for effectiveness. Power plants are the model representation of converting fossil fuel energy resources into electricity on a large scale.
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- Much of our industry is characterized by an enormous dependence
- One of the EPA's most influential accomplishments
- The formation of the EPA helped alert the nation to the reality of air quality
- The provisions of the CAA emphasized the need for improved technology to clean up emission sources
- In 1990, the EPA revisited the CAA
- The 1990 revisions demonstrated America's changing priorities
- In 2003, the EPA made another determined attempt to improve air quality
- Criteria air pollutants have taken a significant and irreversible toll on America's health
«In the U.S. we rely more on the burning of fossil fuels more than any other country. Retrieving such forms of fuel can be extremely detrimental to the land and animals that surround the site. Drilling for oil is one particular way that fuel is...» Document abstract
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SummaryIn the U.S. we rely more on the burning of fossil fuels more than any other country. Retrieving such forms of fuel can be extremely detrimental to the land and animals that surround the site. Drilling for oil is one particular way that fuel is obtained that has caused severe damage to all types of living things. Due to the increasing demand for oil, there are plans to drill in the Alaskan National Wildlife Refugee, which is the home of many different species. Burning fuels like oil and coal is also extremely dangerous and threatens all human life no matter how far they live from a power a plant. One major way we are all affected is by the extreme climate change from the release of green house gases. There are also more immediate harms to the health of the public when the air and water are polluted by the constant use of coal and oil burning power plants. Most asthma, some birth defects and even some fatalities are related to fossil fuel use. The best way to help this situation, or at least prevent it from escalating, is to replace some of our energy with clean, renewable resources.
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- Due to the dangers of mining coal, oil has replaced it in America as the chief source of power; often referred to as 'black gold,' this versatile resource is almost just as dangerous.
- It may be hard for some people to relate to the issues in Alaska, but even in Massachusetts the affects of burning fossil fuels are evident.
- In some places we can already see damage caused directly by this climate change.
- The turbines are constantly being modified and made more efficient and there are no real instances of the turbines doing any severe damage to any ecosystem.
- Our nations current reliance on depleting energy resources is frightening.
«In 1959, the Great Lakes opened to deep draft navigation, and since then these waters have transported an estimated two billion tonnes of cargo from the United States to Canada (Seaway 2008). The lakes have 47 deep draft ports and 55 shallow draft...» Document abstract
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SummaryIn 1959, the Great Lakes opened to deep draft navigation, and since then these waters have transported an estimated two billion tonnes of cargo from the United States to Canada (Seaway 2008). The lakes have 47 deep draft ports and 55 shallow draft harbors, because “waterborne commerce is more economical and environmentally sound form of transportation and is made possible by partnerships with government agencies and industry in both the United States and Canada” (U.S. Army 2008). Although it has maintained a “near-perfect record of trouble-free navigation” for over 40 years, the quality of this navigation has not been so perfect (Seaway 2008). One hundred and eighty invasive species such as the sea lamprey and zebra mussel have negatively impacted the Great Lakes on both an environmental and economical level (National 2007).
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- Introduction.
- The Great Lakes.
- St. Lawrence Seaway.
- Sea Lamprey.
- Round Goby.
- National Invasive Species Act.
- Aquatic Nuisance Species Program.
- Executive Order on Invasive Species.
- Proposed State Regulations.
- EPA Regulation 40 C.F.R. §122.3(a).
- Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007.
- Conclusion.
«As a society, we strive for progress and we have come to view progress as a state of productivity and consumerism. Along this road of mass consumption and industrialization, we have negatively affected the environment; in the U.S. alone, 24 acres...» Document abstract
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SummaryAs a society, we strive for progress and we have come to view progress as a state of productivity and consumerism. Along this road of mass consumption and industrialization, we have negatively affected the environment; in the U.S. alone, 24 acres per person is consumed but only 4.5 acres are biologically productive worldwide (Earthdaynetwork N. Pag.). Conclusions based off of statistics foresee an ecological disaster in the near future if we persist to be unconcerned about how we affect the environment (See Appendix). It’s obvious that humans have and are continuing to destroy the earth, but can we define this destruction as an immoral act?
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- Is it morally wrong to abuse and destroy the environment?
- Historically it has taken us awhile to take the earth's welfare into consideration.
- We utilize many resources from the environment.
- There are many reasons why people have disregarded the earth's importance.
- Buddhists keep in mind that everything is impermanent.
- The environment is a powerful force driving our progress and survival.
«Recently, global warming has gained massive attention due to the documentary An Inconvenient Truth presented by former Vice-President of the United States Al Gore. In relation to that, the National Academy of Sciences reported that “gases...» Document abstract
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SummaryRecently, global warming has gained massive attention due to the documentary An Inconvenient Truth presented by former Vice-President of the United States Al Gore. In relation to that, the National Academy of Sciences reported that “gases are accumulating in Earth's atmosphere as a result of human activities, causing surface air temperatures and subsurface ocean temperatures to rise". However, there is another pressing issue in corollary with global warming that must be attended to by world leaders – increasing levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide resulting to ocean acidification. Sponberg expressed his disturbing concern for the issue:
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- Since the industrial revolution, ocean pH has gone down by 0.1 units.
- Atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations are already 30 percent higher.
- Atmospheric release of CO2 from the burning of fossil fuels.
- Southern Ocean surface waters will begin to become under saturated with respect to aragonite.
- The Effect of Acidification in the Pacific Region.
- At much worse scenario is when the islands coastline slowly recede.
«Just as people thought the world is completely in their hands, a sudden twist of events will occur and prove them wrong. In as much as they endeavor to win over everything, nature strikes back, making them realize how weak they actually are compared...» Document abstract
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SummaryJust as people thought the world is completely in their hands, a sudden twist of events will occur and prove them wrong. In as much as they endeavor to win over everything, nature strikes back, making them realize how weak they actually are compared to the world where they live in.It was one morning of 2004, just a day after Christmas when the coasts of Southern Thailand was swept down by several tall waves of water, killing 5395 people, with 2932 declared missing (Rigg, Law, Tan-Mullins, & Grundy-Warr, 2005, p.374). The incident shocked the world with the damages it left and the number of lives it took. The culprit being pointed at for this untimely disaster is some complex natural movements down under – and the calamity itself is technically termed as tsunami. The latter is a “Japanese word meaning, “harbor wave,”… a class of abnormal sea wave that can cause catastrophic damage when it hits a coastline” (“Tsunami,” 2006). There are several natural events that account for this phenomenon such as “earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides beneath the ocean, or an asteroid striking the earth” (“Tsunami”, 2007). All these can be considered as calamities themselves; however, once they result to tsunami, one can expect a greater disaster.
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- Introduction.
- Origins and sequence of events.
- Nature of devastation.
- Past tsunami incidents.
- On reducing devastation.
- Conclusion.
«Learning about how to preserve the environment has always been one of my interests, and having a forester as a grandfather encouraged my passion for the environment and animals. A couple years ago, I took a class called Religion and the Earth with...» Document abstract
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SummaryLearning about how to preserve the environment has always been one of my interests, and having a forester as a grandfather encouraged my passion for the environment and animals. A couple years ago, I took a class called Religion and the Earth with Dr. Christopher Bache, and it made me more aware of what humans are doing to the environment. Finding out that the environment is in danger caused me to change my minor from Fashion Merchandising to Environmental Studies. By doing this project I hoped to discover more information explaining what is in store for the environment’s future if we continue in our wasteful ways. I wanted to reach a consensus with my materials and acquire more supporting evidence proving an ecological crash could be in the near future if we don’t do something fast.
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- Main Sources and Notebook.
- Learning Experience.
- Our Future Dilemma.
- Solutions for the Dilemma.
- More Linking.
- Concluding Remarks.
«The Brown Pelican is part of the family Pelecanidae. “The Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis ) is the smallest (42"-54") member of the seven species of the pelican family. (Wikipedia) ” It is still a relatively large bird, with a long, narrow...» Document abstract
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SummaryThe Brown Pelican is part of the family Pelecanidae. “The Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis ) is the smallest (42"-54") member of the seven species of the pelican family. (Wikipedia) ” It is still a relatively large bird, with a long, narrow beak. This specific species of pelican has a brown body and webbed feet. The brown pelican has a wingspan when fully grown of about seven feet and extend four feet in width (Field Guide to California). Brown pelicans consume 3 to 4 pounds of small fish or crustaceans per day and can hold up to three gallons of water in its gular pouch, which is three times its stomach capacity. Besides the bird’s dark coloration, the method of fishing by diving as opposed to cooperative fishing separates the brown pelican from the seven other species of pelicans.
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- The brown pelican has only one major danger.
- Side effects of fishing.
- Brown Pelican could be found nesting in colonies.
- The nesting period of the brown pelican.
- Efforts made to ban harmful pesticides - brown pelican has recovery.
- The brown pelican - a migratory group of birds.
- This proof brought light to the wrong that was done to the species.
«Recently, global warming has gained massive attention due to the documentary . An inconvenient truth presented by former Vice-President of the United States Al Gore. The National Academy of Sciences reported that “gases are accumulating in...» Document abstract
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SummaryRecently, global warming has gained massive attention due to the documentary . An inconvenient truth presented by former Vice-President of the United States Al Gore. The National Academy of Sciences reported that “gases are accumulating in Earth's atmosphere as a result of human activities, causing surface air temperatures and subsurface ocean temperatures to rise". However, there is another pressing issue in corollary with global warming that must be attended to by world leaders – increasing levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide resulting to ocean acidification. Sponberg expressed his disturbing concern for the issue.
Table of Contents
- Ocean acidity.
- Atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration.
- Process of ocean acidification.
- The effect of acidification in the Pacific region.
- Recomendations.
«Former Vice President Al Gore generated tremendous global awareness and concern for the issue of global warming through his movie, “An Inconvenient Truth”. His activism won him a Nobel Peace Prize, and the issue has become a central topic of...» Document abstract
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SummaryFormer Vice President Al Gore generated tremendous global awareness and concern for the issue of global warming through his movie, “An Inconvenient Truth”. His activism won him a Nobel Peace Prize, and the issue has become a central topic of discussion for many of the world’s leaders. Despite the accolades the movie received, and mounting evidence that human activity contributes to global warming, there are many critics who argue that Gore’s movie is rife with exaggerated claims and that any evidence is the result of some vast left-wing conspiracy.
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- Background.
- The environmental consequences of growth.
- Disastrous decision making.
- Individuals & global warming.
- Nations & global warming.
- The world & global warming.
- Where that leaves us.
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