Environmental protection

A few environmental casualties drew nation wide attention in the late 1960’s. In November of 1966, nearly two hundred people died in New York City from respiratory illnesses related to “horrendously poor air quality” (Green). Deathly high levels of carbon monoxide…

of China 's cities, pollution is so bad that the citizens have to stop for oxygen break at an oxygen station deployed in the city. In fact, according to China 's organization (Ministry of Environmental Protection), the air in some cities in the country has met the Air standards making the country an environmental crisis. In addition, because of the rising Air pollution in China, more than 10 million cans of oxygen cans were sold last year (Hills, Suzannah). Oxygen in a can is just one example of…

Although there are given benefits of using GMOs in crop production, such as longer lasting produce, easier farming practices, and more appealing crops there are also harmful effects through the consumption of these products. The negative effects we see are the ways in which GMOs can impact the health of an individual, which is evident here. This is why it is important to establish the requirement of GMO label on all food, so that we can start moving towards the right direction and hopefully get…

Story Behind Our Obsession with Bottled Water by Peter Gleick. Dr. Peter Gleick is the Co-founder of the Pacific Institute where their aim is to find real-world solutions to problems like water shortages, habitat destruction, global warming, and environmental injustice. He earned his Ph.D. in Energy and Resources from the University of California. He is a receiver of the prestigious MacArthur “genius” Fellowship. Has authored numerous scientific papers and nine books. Bottled & Sold is a…

Abstract This paper details the causes and extent of the pollution at Tar Creek Superfund site in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. This Superfund site is a heavy metal-contaminated area that was created by the aftermath of zinc and lead mining operations throughout the 1900s. The pollution has put local inhabitants at risk of different health issues, and while risk assessments have shown that no significant health risks are obvious compared to the rest of the state of Oklahoma, blood lead levels have…

Numerous studies have been done to determine how pollution is affecting our earth, and the humans who live on it. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was developed by President Richard Nixon on December 2, 1970. The United States created the EPA for the purpose of protecting human health and the environment by banning and limiting harmful pollutants by means of laws and testing standards. There are three main areas the EPA attempts to monitor and protect; those three main concerns are air,…

because we pay the price ultimately. For example, air pollution contributes to the dreaded acid rain; acid rain not only devastates agricultural crops, it also pollutes ninety percent of waterways and a large portion of arable soil. In Fact, “environmental degradation cost [China] nine percent of its Gross National Income in 2008”, a number that is quite unacceptable. Since many waterways are now considered wastewaters, that water traveling across the country is spreading the pollution,…

consumption are linked to pollution and waste. However, in a world where must of our economic growth is intimately linked with the environment and its natural resources, and as humanity is realizing that our actions are destroying our earth, the environmental health of nature, rivers, and oceans have never been so important. Therefore, the importance to realize that earth and its resources are here to help us, but no to serve us, it’s our mission and responsibility. The health of rivers and…

have failed to find a way to remove the corrosive damage. Mark Pollins of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wrote, “Having a comprehensive and interactive plan, instead of individual pieces of a strategy, is essential to protect the residents of Flint.” There is no doubt their government is trying, but they are failing, and failure cannot be a choice when lives are at stake. Michigan Department of Environmental Quality spokeswoman Melanie Brown says, “We look forward to continuing our…

Safe drinking water act The EPA states that the safe drinking water act is a federal law used to ensure safe and clean drinking water for the public. Every single water public water system applies has to apply to this law. There are about 155000 public water systems providing water to almost all Americans to water in some time in their life. The government made the act so Americans can have safer drinking water and cleaner lakes and river by regulating. Warner magnuson introduced the act to…