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the Gulf of Mexico. However, “Energy companies have figured out how to drill wells with fewer toxic chemicals, enclose wastewater so it can't contaminate streams and groundwater, and sharply curb emissions from everything from truck traffic to leaky gas well valves.” This means drilling would only last two years with small effect to wildlife and no effect to groundwater or fear of chemical…

Waste spill The effects of the environmental damage on the Navajo nation. The waste spill tained rivers, caused great damage to the people river, and life blood. 88,000 pounds of metals poured into the rivers. Epa has taken responsibility. In the story, on pages 1 & 2 talk about has happened, on page two it talks about what they are gonna do to fix the issues to clean up the waste spill. If they will do anything to help out. They also talk about the costs to clean all of the spill. The…

Climate change will have untold social, economic and political consequences in the future. In recent years, the combination of melting polar ice, military buildup, thirst for natural resources and demand for lucrative trade routes has pushed many countries into the geopolitical battle of Arctic sovereignty. Through its historic, legal claims and its leading records in the treatment of indigenous populations; as well as its commitment to protecting the Arctic environmentally, economically and…

Would you believe that in most first time cases of home roofing repair, the leak is actually made worse? Or worse yet, in a good many cases, the attempt to repair one leak only leads to the creation of even more leaks? So read on and learn a few tips from the pros, on how you can get it right the first time. Water Can Travel Under a Roof Leak The very first thing you have to do if you have water dripping down through your ceiling, is determine where the leak is coming from. You see once water…

Colombia is a Spanish speaking nation, located to the South of Venezuela. Colombia, as of 2016, has a population of 48,481,028 people. The Official Colombian currency is the Peso. The Peso is worth a miniscule 0.051 American dollars. Colombia’s main export is petroleum, with coffee and coal not far behind. Colombia’s main imports are most mechanical, and technological products. The United States, the main trade partner of Colombia provides most of these imports. The capital of Colombia is Bogota…

It was 2103rd year, when the humanity has achieved the top of technological and industrial development. Population on Earth has reached it’s to 100 billion people and genetic modified products could not save the whole world from hunger. Oil, metal, wood and water sources has been wasted and scared. But everything changed when the scientists identified the organic material in the earth’s core. It was unbelievable because this material could change own chemical structure and shape by synthesis…

‘Snowpacks’ are created when layers of snow collect in certain regions. These snowpacks are vital to the water cycle because when the snow melts, they provide a central source of water for streams and rivers. Furthermore, this water could have many potential uses. For example, this water could be use to enhance energy, agriculture, water supply, and be used for recreational use. Mountain snow plays an immense role in the movement, distribution, and quality of water that is utilized by citizens.…

For my second and final passport assignment, I decided to attend one of the events happening during American Indian Heritage Month, and watched an indigenous film at the Cline Library. The film was called Marathon For Justice by Brian Dermott. With it only being 44 minutes long, it discussed the journey for obtaining justice for the natives and their lands. Many hardships were faced throughout the way and protests were held when citizens didn’t get their ways. Their lands and resources were…

Mega droughts, they’re a mega problem. A Mega drought is a drought that has been going on for at least two decades. NASA claims there could be a nationwide Mega drought due to carbon emissions. This could mean lack of or no water, the heat would be intense, wildfires, and many deathes. A lack of rain would mean that there wouldn’t be a lot of water for crops, which means very few crops. In addition, with no crops and the risk of hackers taking down the stock market (that’s a different story)…

Bursting pipes are common incidents as soon as winter sets in and temperatures drop. During winter, the water coming from outside will be much colder. This colder water causes the pipes to shrink, break or burst resulting in leaks from deteriorated parts of the pipe. This will happen every winter because water expands as it freezes. When it expands, it puts enormous pressure on its container, which can be metal or plastic pipes. These containers are not strong enough to withstand the force…