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Adams began involving himself in the Sierra Club and advocating(sv) for the improvement of national parks. Primarily,(ly) his were the first photographs used by the Sierra Club for environmental purposes. In 1968,(prep) he was awarded the Conservation Service Award for his influential(qa) and significant(qa)efforts in preserving the American wilderness. Honoring(ing) his valiant(qa) achievements, the Sierra Club named a mountain for him located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Due to Ansel…

A Long Way Gone by: Ishmael Beah Chapter 1 Ishmael (main character) ten years old describes the idea of war as entirely abstract to his young mind and insists that he and his fellow villagers didn't have the capacity to understand what the refugees coming through his village had experienced Ishmael, Junior, Talloi, and Mohamed sing rap music- learned during visit to Mobimbi (fathers and other foreigners worked for an American company) music has defined how they dress and speak January 1993- set…

As of January of this year, China, the leading producer, refiner, and exporter of rare earth minerals, has begun cutting off exports to the US and other consumers. Despite efforts by both the World Trade Organization and United States, they have refused to open up exports again. This has presented a difficult problem for the United States. Rare earth minerals are used in a plethora of products, including renewable technology, precision guided missiles, and computers. As the supply of minerals in…

peak, elevation 3.205 feet. Or, if you prefer a shorter trek, drive to the gate blocking auto travel 1.4 miles below the summit. In addition to a moderate jaunt to an unfrequented location on a crisp winter day, visitors are presented with a superb Sierra vista to the east and views of the Coast Range to the west on a clear day. If it is not hazy or cloudy, note massive Half Dome, El Capitan, Clouds Rest and Mt. Clark.…

and description. Ian Stewart, A Canadian journalist finds himself working for the AP bureau of journalism reporting on the ever-growing war in Africa. After the rebels known as RUF (Revolutionary United Front) capture the capital city of Freetown, Sierra Leone, Ian is sent with his friends Myles Tierney, and David Guttenfelder to write a report. Before a story is written, however, Ian and Myles are both shot, one is pronounced dead at the scene and the other suffers critical…

If we don't do anything to help the Congo Basin, then we might loose all of the "iron lung." We could however, help the Congo Basin in many ways. We can give the farmers that live there a better education so they don't destroy the forests, another is to improve road construction. If we give the farmers that live in the Congo Basin, they can learn new ways to farm that can save wildlife. in passage B it states "Promoting local agricultural co-ops helps farmers share knowledge and resources…

A possible getaway location is Sequoia or Kings Canyon national park in California. For instance, on the National Parks Service website, the text states that “In the spring, the colorful mix of wildflowers along the ridge trail and near Redwood Creek will delight hikers as much as the giant sequoias. In the fall, the dogwood shrubs turn a deep red color, and the fall light provides good photo opportunities.” campers can hike underneath towering trees that can get as tall as 378 feet and these…

Many Underdeveloped countries in Africa face many struggles since eradicating European imperialism from their countries. Sierra Leone a country of despair, that had gone down in hill in many ways after becoming a country. Sadly, Sierra Leone has faced economic, social, and political influences that have negatively impact the country in many ways. Such ways that have destroyed the country is a civil war, dividing the country with two different group of people who are out to kill. Many people…

Sierra Leone is made up of some very harsh conditions in their country. The living conditions in this country are some of the worst in the world. The conditions, such as the housing, has not progressed in recent years. In fact, the so-called traditional house in Sierra leone is a clay and earth structure with a thatch roof (Henry). The houses are either round or rectangular with a veranda and two to three interior rooms (Henry). The kitchen is most often located outside of the house where the…

Africa, one of the poorest contents in the world, and has received about $2.3 trillion dollars in aid in effects to try to reduce poverty. The documentary film, Good fortune illustrates the lives of two families living in different parts of Kenya; both families are battling to save their homes from projects claiming to help their communities. The film provides many aspects that can be directly related to anthropology. One major aspect that is conveyed in the documentary is the different…