Environmental Issues Essay

Environment on Behavior When a crime is committed, most people would think that the actions of that criminal were a result of a psychological issue. What they don’t immediately pick up on is another possible reason why the act of violence was committed, and that is the individual’s environment. People make choices, sometimes irrational ones, as a result of environmental observations. Ethan Watters concludes in his essay “The Mega-Marketing of Depression in Japan” that society has the power to…

organized march and civil disobedience action, including Tina Yeonju Oh. Tina, along with many others, were calling upon Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to reject the Kinder Morgan Pipeline. The tar sands pipeline not only posed danger against the environmental, but also went against Indigenous rights involving their communities. Much to the of dismay of Tina and so many other youths, Trudeau’s cabinet approved the pipeline, however, the fight against the Kinder Morgan Pipeline continues…

In the Short Essay “ The Obligation to Endure” Rachel Carson informs people in general to the threats of current mechanical contamination. She expounds on the destructive results of deadly materials being discharged into nature. There is a wide range of ways that contamination can hurt nature, from the atomic blasts releasing dangerous chemicals into the air to the venomous pesticides showered on plants that executes vegetation and sickens dairy cattle. The changes in accordance with these…

“Environmental impact” is a traveling exhibition that is currently on display in SUNY Potsdam’s very own Gibson galley. The exhibition uses sculptures, paintings, and photographs to explore the current issues facing our ever changing environment. While each artist uses various visual and design techniques to get their points across there are still many pieces in the gallery that share many similarities with one another. Edward Burtynsky’s photograph Highway #1, Intersection 105 & 110 made in…

Linnea Saukko, author of “How to Poison the Earth,” made a big impact on the way people thought of the environment with her essay. Saukko got a degree in geology and worked for the Environmental Protection Agency to try to help the present issues. Her goal is to inform people about the harmful things happening to the earth. However, she takes a different approach than most would. She exaggerates her point with the use of satire and irony. By looking at this essay through the different methods…

This is one of the safety issues faced by the workers. There are many dangers engaged with confined spaces. One of the hazards caused by confined space is atmospheric hazards. Confined space has the possibility of low oxygen level, or filled with toxic gases. This could cause the…

Before Thanksgiving break, we had the opportunity to watch part of The 11th Hour movie in health class. I continued to watch the film after class because it seemed very interesting to me. As I watched, I was surprised to hear that the bulk of the environmental problems in the world today are a result of individuals abusing what the world has to offer. Many of the natural disasters we face are a result of the earth fighting back to what we as humans are doing. I thought that this film was very…

ecocriticism which has various concepts such as deep ecology, ecopoetics,and ecofeminism. Ecofeminism encourages our interconnectedness with nature. It also addresses the subjugation of women and marginalized people. The recognition of social and environmental injustices is presented…

When one attempts to make new acquaintances, one cares little for small talk. Instead, people tend to care more about a potential friend’s motivation and mentality. First they judge your mental state, then judge your actions based on their critique. Society 's definition of insane is not mentally insane and locked away, but will deem a troublesome person as insane. Being labeled as “troublesome” is enough for society to deem the insane’s actions as wrong; if deemed sane, then one’s actions are…

David Suzuki is currently a well-known Canadian Environmentalism; however, he goes about his environmental passions in a unique way. In “It Always Costs” David explains his reasoning for going into broadcasting, in order to effectively express his concerns for our Mother Earth. Through speaking to the public, he hopes to gain a broader audience and expand perspectives on the current issues facing our world. Although Suzuki reveals multiple concerns within his past studies, when it comes to “It…