Nature is an amazing and beautiful thing however it can also be very unpredictable and catastrophic. Other tragedies such as a man made disaster can potentially be stopped unlike a natural disaster. Nature is the most powerful thing on earth and with that power can cause major destruction. For example the San Andreas Fault in […]
“At his best, man is the noblest of all animals; separated from law and justice he is the worst.” (Aristotle). Animals are affected by their own environment in many ways, whether it is of their own doing, or from outside their way of living, such as mankind’s impact on the overall environment. Our way of […]
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Get startedIntroduction The environmental issue can be defined as the problems associated with the system of the planet as a result of human activities or involvement of mistreatment of the planet. In this essay I will be discussing the environmental issue that impacts the western United States, where I will be concerned with mining as an […]
For centuries, mankind has relied upon forests for food, medicine, fuel, timber, etc. To human beings, forests seemed to be an inexhaustible resource to which humans could consume unlimitedly. However, in the light of excessive commercial agriculture, mining, and urbanization, it is an undoubted fact that someday forests will be depleted. Such a phenomenon carries […]
Before the 1920s-1950s industries were polluting the Chicago River with waste and trash and as a result of this Chicago had a big problem to solve because the drinking conditions were affecting the overall health of the people and the atmosphere around the river was filled with polluted materials. The Chicago River was negatively impacted […]
The use of genetically modified crops is a significant matter that is hugely being discussed because of the fact that it might help the food security and availability increase in the third world, where it is needed the most. There are two main kinds of GMOs: The ones that produce insecticide The ones that are […]
Mr Kimera was a famous hunter who used to stay in Rabuka forest adjacent to a flowing river with his family. He was a famous person due to his hunting and the conflict resolution skills. He stayed happily with his wife and five children. He never lacked anything since his wife used to do basketry […]
Survival of different species depends on their potential to adapt to their changing environment. However, it is not always possible for species to adapt to their changing surroundings which eventually leads to their extinction. To everyone’s dismay, in the past century, several animal and plant species have been disappearing at a very rapid rate. We, […]
If endangered animals and plants lack a known benefit to mankind, should we care if they disappear? Many people are uneducated about the impact plants and animals have on society. Although multiple species benefit society, many of those species are endangered. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service, FWS, states, “Biologists estimate that since the […]
Introduction Mammal inventories serve many purposes: they can help evaluate human impact on mammal activities, show diversity in a survey area of interest, allow for comparisons among different areas, and help layout distribution maps for species as well as individuals. A thorough knowledge of the presence as well as distribution of animals in a given […]
Introduction Greenhouse gases are gases that have been trapped in the Earth and emit radiant energy into the atmosphere. These gases contribute to a phenomenon known as the greenhouse effect, which is an important factor that plays a role in the thermal behavior of the Earth. The greenhouse effect is related to the release of […]
There are many things that affect our planet, some being good ways and some being bad. One of the major bad things that affect this planet is air pollution. Air pollution causes so many issues for our planet, and for us as well. Air pollution can cause health issues such as respiratory issues as well […]
The number of cell phone users around the world is estimated to be 5 billion in 2019. This might be beneficial for business, but it is very harmful to the environment and it is crucial that people understand that. I, Maya Patel believe that smartphones are harmful to the environment based on three different reasons. […]
According to Wetland and Erosion researchers, Hurricane Katrina destroyed 40 square miles of the Pontchartrain Basin in one day. Result of this damage was between 60 and 70% of both residents and wildlife became vulnerable as found in Louisiana’s Disappearing Wetlands. Disappearing Wetland also state “These barriers served as storm buffers, protecting the mainland.” (Pendarvis) […]
When people think of exotic pets, they think: tigers, bears, lions, and crazy dangerous animals that can kill you with a playful “give me paw”. Exotic pets are more than those large mammals; they are any animal that is not native to your living area or has never been classified as domestic. The logic behind […]
Most people would agree that two of the major problems our world faces are global warming and poverty, and many people spend their time trying to solve one or the other. For the past 150 years, the global temperature has been rising. This is largely due to emissions of greenhouse gasses like carbon dioxide, which […]
An apex predator is at the top of a food chain. It has no predators of its own. In 1872 when Yellowstone National Park was established, the gray wolf was a critical apex predator in the park’s ecosystem. But wildlife in the new park had no legal protections. Gray wolves were especially at risk. From […]
Every human being has the basic rights of having clean water, land and air. Unfortunately these basic rights are being violated, leading to Environmental Injustices in communities of color and low income. Before we begin talking about environmental injustices let see what Environmental Justice is. Environmental Justice is according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) […]
Water consumption is South Florida is inevitable and a necessity for all their citizens. It is not only used for drinking and taking a shower by an average household, but firms use water as an input to mass produce their products and services; such an in the production of orange juices or water theme park. […]
In the beginning of 2018, researches have calculated 801 different types on animals that have gone completely extinct in which 65 of them are extinct in the wild. Researches have calculated about 3,879 different types on animal’s that are critically endangered. People say protecting endangered animals is a waste of money, time, and has no […]
The movie called “The Lorax” had a great significance not only on me but I fell like on most of my class members, the movie connects to a lot of things happening in this world right now, for example, the climax change, the environment, weather, carrying capacity, the bush fires not only in Australia but […]
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations or FAO (2017), defines food waste and food losses as “the decrease of food in subsequent stages of the food supply chain intended for human consumption”. In other words, this means in the supply chain, from the moment food is planted and harvested to the moment […]
As of 2018, In the united states only thirty-four percent of the population recycled (Truelove). Recycling Should be a common household chore, but in Today’s Times throwing away useful trash is “easier”. Based on a survey conducted, Nine out of ten people stated they would recycle if it was easier (Brucker). Recycling is a very […]
Pollution is a killer. It is terrifying and ugly, not just for the animals, but for humanity too. Our Earth is coming to an end. We as humans have become so lazy that we’ve pushed all of our trash into the ocean. Ocean animals are forced to live in our disgust while we continue to […]
The City of Chicago’s Dilemma with Single-Use Plastics In the city of Chicago, foam to-go boxes could be banned, and single-use plastics could be restricted at Chicago restaurants under a municipal ordinance proposed aimed at reducing plastic pollution. The “Plastic-Free Water” ordinance introduced by Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Finance Committee Chairman, Scott Waguespack, would give restaurants […]
The effect of microplastics on soil ciliates remains unknown and generally untested. This experiment explores the effect of the microplastic polypropylene, found in bailing twine, on Tetrahymena Pyriformis. An experiment was preformed using Tetrahymena grown in polypropylene and Protease-peptone-tryptone media for two days. Cell count, direction change, and spin time assays were performed on the […]
Over the past few decades, human activity has resulted in severely detrimental ocean pollution. Affecting marine ecosystems, our communities, and the environment in general. The spread of oil, industrial/agricultural waste. And chemicals continue to harm the Pacific, but plastic remains one of the most destructive forms of pollutions. Killing one million seabirds. And one hundred […]
