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Air Pollution Policy and Controversy Rachel Carson boldly warned the American people in 1962 that if the United States continued its agricultural and industrial practices, songbirds would cease to exist. Losing an important part of the ecological food chain would have repercussions, possibly worse than we could imagine. While literature like Silent Spring helped bring attention to environmental concerns in the mid to late 1900s, several fatal disasters struck a stronger chord. Smog in…

The popular trend of personally owning and operating a drone has experienced explosive growth by hobbyists. Although this is an exciting new technology made available to private individuals, there are Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) laws already in existence for flying unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). In addition, state, city and county legislatures are regularly adapting new laws. The violation of these laws may result in criminal charges. Mandatory Registration of Hobby Drones Although…

Cost for Chimney Cleaning Whether you do the job yourself or hire a professional, whatever the cost for chimney cleaning is, it’s a heck of a lot cheaper than the expense to replace your house due to a chimney fire because it isn’t clean. In the end, this is a situation where it’s best to err on the side of safety and spend the money to clean the chimney on a regular basis. According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment used inside the home is the primary cause of…

crash a lot. For instance, in the article “The Drones Come Home” on page 7, John Horgan suggests the possible security risks domestic drones present, and supports the reasons through statistics. Horgan points out that “Since 2001, according to the Air Force, its three main UAVs -- the Predator, Global Hawk, and Reaper -- have been involved in at least 120 "mishaps," 76 of which destroyed the drone (Horgan 7). This statement made by the Horgan proves how uncontrollable drones are, even when…

training behind me. Earlier that morning, I looked out onto the hilly green Hawaiian course situated next to the ocean. Closing my eyes, I took a deep breath which seemed to last forever. The smell of the salty sea struck my nose while the warm humid air filled my lungs. It was only moments before being called to the start line that fear and doubt began to weigh on me. As that weight continued growing exponentially, I suddenly felt nauseous and my legs became heavy. However, before I could…

People have changed to a great extent over the course of history, and as we change, the items we use change with us. The things that have changed the most are the things we use on a daily basis. One of these commodities that has changed a lot, is shoes. We have come a long way from sandals, being that now we have sneakers that lace by themselves by applying just a little pressure to the heel. Since shoes were first introduced to the world, they have evolved at an incredibly fast pace. An iconic…

Human activities are a major source of air pollution in our cars, trucks, and other forms of transportation do a great deal to pollute in the air. The book, Pollution Opposing Viewpoints, claims that there are varieties of ways that influence air pollution, but “the most common contaminants come from burning of petroleum hydrocarbon, the using of pesticides and industrial and domestic discharges due to those contaminants entering into the environment” (Roleff 26). Petroleum hydrocarbon is…

going to be a fish and not a shark...hopefully. 1 During this live report, some sporting fans thought it would be funny to carry around a (working) female toy and try to insert it in the mans ear. Not all that funny until you realize this was live on air and during a family time slot. This would have been…

regions yet didn't generally reuse them. They simply smoldered them. At the point when these tires were smoldered they discharged poisons like lead, mercury, and cadmium which were destructive to the earth and could possibly get into the water and air frameworks in the city. Individuals who were sufficiently tragic to be presented to these dangerous substances were at danger to respiratory and heart issues. Reusing Auto Tires Today Reusing techniques have enhanced and auto proprietors can…

New Detectable Warning Product Offers Streets Resiliency Streets are safer, more visible and resilient with a new liquid lane coating product that merges sustainability with simplicity. Jon Julnes began VANGUARD ADA Systems, a company that produces and installs outdoor surface products, in an attempt to create detectable street warning that worked. As an installer, Julnes found an underlying problem in his line of work: The claims of other detectable warning products in the industry simply were…