greenish-black fungus that can be found worldwide colonizes extremely well in high cellulose materials such as hay, straw, dry wall, thermal insulation, ceiling tiles, and carpet. The toxic mold exists in about 15 different strains across the world and flourishes in regions where the relative humidity is above 55%. The existence of this toxic mold is particularly concerning to the real estate industry and is becoming an increasing problem in homes located in flood devastated regions around the…
untreated waste is a problem, as over time it builds up, and we can not keep up with all the water we are wasting. Over time this will slowly consume us, and we will have no fresh water left. What makes this situation worse, is that Walter Hang, the toxic project director of the research group, stated that all 14 WTP were in violation of federal pollution control requirements. Also, the two largest plants do not comply with federally mandated secondary waste treatment requirements (Barron).…
in the international waste trade. The international waste trade is when industrialized nations export toxic wastes created in their country and relocate it to other undeveloped countries. This has become a debate issues due to various factors. In 1987, Sunday Nana, a Nigerian, illegally signed a contract allowing Italians, Renato Pent and Gianfranco Raffaeli, to export 18,000 containers of toxic waste created by various Italian companies out of Italy. The waste was to be placed in Nana’s…
this act of hatred. This girl didn’t ask for this to happen, she was forced to cooperate. Toxic masculinity continues to be shown with Stephen Asma’s article “Humiliations and Rage: How Toxic Masculinity Fuels Mass Shooting.” Asma attempts to gain an understanding on why men do the things they do, in otherwards, toxic masculinity. In his article, he attempts to understand the mind of a murderer by using toxic masculinity to help solidify his argument. He uses these words: “The ancient social…
point them in to the wrong path.Poor influences are also known as toxic people people who do bad and want another person to be bad too. Teens face this but do not realize that poor influences lead them to poor choices which may lead them into poor lifestyles.A toxic person is hard to spot like a runner back hitting you on your blind spot.People never notice they're blind spot until they look. Some ways to identify a toxic person is to start looking at their behavior.If they are…
into an endless spiral of trying to outsmart fate without the aid of his toxic ideal of masculinity. This mindset, as written by Hamblin _____, entitles men to dominance and control (Hamblin, 2016). Because toxic masculinity is not innate but rather a construct created by society, Macbeth’s environment changes him from a grateful and honored Thane to an insane, impulsive dictator. Even though Macbeth controls his own actions, toxic masculinity acts as an enabler,…
every follower must understand how to lead, by following a greater place of power. Followership and Servant Leader are unique, by definition, but gains to achieve improvements to the organization, but also can potentially dismantle the organization by toxic leaders and follower. Followership is someone who serves loyalty to a superior to gain critical skills and techniques. Followers provide solutions, constructive criticism, clarification of the action, and accept responsibility and…
These dams have failed allowing the toxic chemicals to enter the streams. The toxic chemical polluted streams that the farmers are using to water their crops and raise their livestock have become deadly. This has caused many farmers to lose all or most of their livestock. Mining for gold is a very difficult process. Much of the gold is actually just small flakes that are mixed in with the ore. The use of toxic chemicals for mining has been banned here in the United States…
react if I told you there are fish that have adapted to toxic waste? Shocked, confused, amazed, astounded or curious may be the thought that pops in your head but there are fishes like that and they are located in the waters of New Jersey. In the Lower Passaic River and Newark Bay shellfish and other fishes have adapted to the toxic waste from the manufactured chemicals of DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) or Agent Orange (dangerous toxic chemical used in the U.S Vietnam War) in the water.…
studies have shown that living too close to a landfill and inhaling the toxic gases that landfills are known to release has proven to cause various forms of cancer. The composition of a landfill, crucial to the safety of the environment, consists…