In the biosphere of life on our planet, Earth, the balance of human life can be measured by interactions with the environment. Today, the measurement is out of balance reflected by the nitrogen cycle. The cycle has a natural occurring presence, but the impact of human existence over the last one hundred years has threaten the biosphere. The planet now has seven billon inhabitants, which will disrupt the cycle. The collective solution remains with nations, governments and leaders altering policies, procedures, and culture norms, which will preserve the balance of life between the environment and humanity. Once an individual makes a change it has the potential of altering the perspective humankind views the environment.
What can one person do to alter the nitrogen cycle in a positive way? “According to the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, the nitrogen cycle is a process in which nitrogen, which makes up 80 percent of the atmosphere, journeys between the environment and organisms.” Boyd, C (2014, December 12). The burning of fossil fuels, planting of nitrogen dependent crops, and livestock production. These major human activities collectively increase nitrogen levels that deplete the ozone, and increase eutrophication in oceans and other …show more content…
In my own life, we have two vehicles, which are part of our daily routine. I travel thirty miles in one direction to work while my wife does in another direction. The public transportation system could not provide a reasonable access to either work locations. In an effort to reduce the nitrogen impact, I would need to change jobs and move closer to the city. I would have to give up quality housing and high performing school system for my children. The cultivating a garden to produce my own vegetables would require time to cultivate, plant, and
What can one person do to alter the nitrogen cycle in a positive way? “According to the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, the nitrogen cycle is a process in which nitrogen, which makes up 80 percent of the atmosphere, journeys between the environment and organisms.” Boyd, C (2014, December 12). The burning of fossil fuels, planting of nitrogen dependent crops, and livestock production. These major human activities collectively increase nitrogen levels that deplete the ozone, and increase eutrophication in oceans and other …show more content…
In my own life, we have two vehicles, which are part of our daily routine. I travel thirty miles in one direction to work while my wife does in another direction. The public transportation system could not provide a reasonable access to either work locations. In an effort to reduce the nitrogen impact, I would need to change jobs and move closer to the city. I would have to give up quality housing and high performing school system for my children. The cultivating a garden to produce my own vegetables would require time to cultivate, plant, and