Environmentalism

In the essay, “Waste Not, Want Not,” Bill McKibben vocalizes his opinions and beliefs on the causes and effects of human abuse to the environment. “Initially distributed in Mother Jones in 2009, he expresses his contention for basic living to ultimately benefit the earth (331).” He shares his views on the waste problem of not only his town, but of the American population as a whole. He makes it clear that we have drifted far from the pristine environment that the original people of this…

The environment has long been a part of importance to many, especially environmental protection agencies. In the 1950's to 1960's, the emphasis on and importance of the environment shifted and increased. During this time, the environmental movement started, and people's awareness of the environment and effects on the environment from numerous activities grew. Rachel Carson, a biologist, wrote a book discussing the destructive effects of pesticides, as a means to inform the public and urge them…

Discussion Our results supported the alternate hypothesis that Atrazine affects the geotactic movement of Daphnia (Table 1). The pesticide we used disrupted the natural behaviors of Daphnia, and thus affected their performance. These results were expected since Atrazine is a powerful weed –killer that have the abilities to disrupt the nervous system in human and animals, this is why the Daphnia displayed a vertical movement when they placed in the Atrazine solution, which was an…

One thing that the City of Longview Washington has going good are the natural parks. In Eduardo Paes TED Talk "The 4 Commandments of Cities" he discussed what the city of the future needs to include. The first commandment that was mentioned was "The City of the future has to be environmentally friendly; and think green" (Paes). One of Longview's biggest attribute would be Lake Sacagawea. The area is full of green plants everywhere, from the trees, grass, and bushes. In the center of the park is…

People all over the world are paying more attention to the environment today than they did just a few years ago. Issues such as climate change, water and air pollution, depletion of natural resources and wildlife conservation are being discussed and acted upon with increasing frequency. There is scarcely a product used in the construction trades that is not being scrutinized for sustainability and environmental impact. Although asphalt pavement is an environmentally friendly material,…

My position on the issue of whether or not recycling and composting initiatives such as the one described in the flyer should be adopted and put into practice in communities throughout the United States is I am for it. There should be laws you should have to follow to recycle. If there were no laws about recycling we wouldnt have as many things to use and there would be a lot more trash everywhere. People should always recycle and put all paper products into one bin and all plastic and…

The Hayden Flour mill is a reflection of early western culture when manufacturing and agriculture was prevalent in the United States and in the state of Arizona in particular. Every nation has a developing stage when manufacturing is central to the economy of that particular nation. Now, the United States is developed, and factories have become relics of the past. The flour mill on Mill Avenue (hence the name mill Avenue) is a perfect example of this. The fact that the flour mill is surrounded…

One of the most significant environmental problems that put many people at risk was the Love Canal in Niagara Falls, New York. After years of living surrounded by toxic chemicals, complaints started rising. A strange odor and a distinct chemical seeping out from the ground and into basements and backyards stirred concern. Residents living in the area were experiencing health problems such as birth defects and genetic disorders. The high number of miscarriages was also a concern. The toxic…

Both invasive species present a danger because they overtake the habitat of other plant life. The Rosarypea can grow over small trees and shrubs, and its roots can grow very deeply onto the ground and are very difficult to remove. The Earleaf acacia is more common in disturbed areas. It has also invaded pinelands, scrub, and hammocks and can displace native vegetation and shade out native plants. It is adapted to nutrient-poor soils in humid tropics and is fire adapted. According to our textbook…

I am a firm believer that DDT and other pesticides should be banned worldwide to prevent contamination of our environment and foods. DDT was a commonly used as a pesticide for insect control in the United States until it was canceled in 1972 by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (1). Even though DDT is banned in the United States it continues to be manufactured, but it can only be sold to, or used by, foreign countries. In the U.S. the only exceptions for DDT use are for public…