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There are many different types of cancers one of them being lung cancer. Lung cancer is the uncontrolled of abnormal cell growth that occurs in one or both lungs. These cells don’t carry the functions of a normal cells or develop healthy tissues (Lung Cancer 101). There are many types of lung cancer, but the two major ones are non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer. According to America Cancer Society, 85 to 90 percent of lung cancer is non-small lung cancer. However, there are…

The World Health Organization has announced that processed meat can cause cancer. The WHO report listed processed meat alongside alcohol, asbestos, arsenic and cigarettes as cancer-causing substances. It also classified red meat as "probably" carcinogenic, though there was limited evidence. But for many, the new guidelines won't stop them from tucking into something meaty. We have probably seen today’s headlines, about the fact that processed meat has been classified as a definite cause of…

Health, what is the true definition of being a human who is considered a “healthy person”? Is it the strength of the body, or is it the amount of fat a person has on their body? Or, could it even be the mental aspects of the human mind that keeps a person healthy? Well, the answer is all of the above, all of these aspects of life contribute to the factor of a healthy life. A healthy body, mind, and even soul are all of what makes a human healthy. Although it can be tough to maintain all of these…

We All Cause Pollution Pollution is a major issue in our society. According to the Oxford Rhyming Dictionary, pollution is “contamination or undesirable modification of soil, food, water, clothing, or the atmosphere by a noxious or toxic substance” (2012 ed). What causes pollution is important because it allows us a way to prevent future damage. There are many examples of this, one being the “more than 180 incinerators were built in the belief they were the quickest fix for dealing with trash.…

The Gran Paradiso is the highest peak located entirely in Italian territory. But there are higher peaks in the Italian Alps (Italy CLIO). The natural resources are coal, mercury, zinc, potash, marble, barite, asbestos, pumice, fluorspar, feldspar, pyrite (sulfur), natural gas and crude oil reserves, fish, and arable land. 47.1% of the land is agricultural land. 31.4% of the land is forest. Other land use makes up 21.5% of the land. The Italy has an interesting…

spread to other parts of the body. The most deadly form of this cancer is Mesothelioma, which usually occurs in the tissue that is surrounding the lungs. Those who have been exposed to asbestos (can be found in insulation, brakes, flooring) tend to develop mesothelioma cancer more than those who are not exposed to asbestos. (Lung Cancer: Signs, Symptoms, Types & Treatment. n.d). With this types, there are different signs and symptoms and treatment options associated with lung…

Roof repairs with toronto roofers Roof repairs are a necessary part of the overall upkeep of the house as well as protecting the residents of the house from the harsh weather conditions the world has to throw out therefore making it highly important and can even affect resale values if being sold. It is no surprise that it is being given this much importance for nothing, a good roof should be structurally integral while at the same time endure the rough weather conditions such as rains, hail and…

We are two eighth grade students at Incline Middle School and we are writing to you about the trash epidemic in the ocean. There are many different types of debris in the ocean including cigarettes, bags, caps/lids, food containers, cups, plates, utensils and many other types of debris. This can be caused by poorly managed landfill sites, sewer overflows, manufacturing sites, illegal dumping on domestic and industrial trash, and street litter. The great pacific garbage patch is not the only…

I chose the Pensacola Naval Air Station, Pensacola Florida because that is the site in which the majority of my family lives and works on. This station is home of Aviation Schools, Air Technical Training, Marine Aviation Training, and the Blue Angels. This station was placed on the National Priorities List in 1989 due to the contaminated surface and ground water, soil and sediments. This contamination dates back to before World War 2 where there weren’t any regulatory guidance on dumping waste…

In 2012 a short story “The Third Dumpster,” Gish Jen expresses a fictional but all too real situation of a decision that separates two cultures and two generations. A Chinese American family, ever-aging parents, and two grown sons, Goodwin and Morehouse, face a significant decision of accommodating their parents with their living situation. The title has many connotations: it implies that by the time the “third” generation comes; the culture will be tossed away (dumped) and be uprooted forever…