Green Burial It's Only Natural

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Humans cause a lot of pollution and this contribution doesn't stop once you are dead. While many people are taking action to reduce their carbon footprint through lifestyle changes, a person's death and the way in which a body is customarily disposed of can continue to pollute the environment. Joe Sehee's article “Green Burial: It's Only Natural” published on the Property and Environment Research Center website provides a solution to this issue through the coalesce of conservation and deathcare. Through reputable publication and by discussing personal experiences obtained through the construction of his own green burial company, Sehee establishes his credibility while successfully employing authoritative and emotional appeals. This combined

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