Introduction The events of September 11th 2001 have cause a major alteration in the world. After 9/11 many countries throughout the world have increased security in airports and country borders, and increased security in main areas of major cities. The biggest consequence of 9/11 however was the USA’s war on terror. The war on terror was started with the objective of recognizing, finding and destroying terrorists, denying sponsorships to terrorist organizations and defending people all over the world from future terrorist attacks. However, the USA’s war on terror has had a negative effect on many countries in the world as well as their own, and their citizens by creating animosity in the international community, causing a downturn in their own economy and their major allies, and ruining their international reputation.
Big businesses are releasing harmful chemicals into the atmosphere and oceans. As a result the ozone layers are thinning and creating unprecedented hotter climates in many regions that negatively affect the ecosystems that are not used to the increase in heat. So in Conclusion, David Suzuki’s theory that human civilization is in a war to save this planet is very justified and necessary especially at his day and age where the destruction of earth has become an all to real reality. If human beings have any chance of saving this world they must first work together not as people of different nations but as a world community in finding alternative environmentally safe energy sources to ensure the survival of the human race and wildlife for many more future
More animal species are becoming endangered or extinct as a result of global warming.” “The carbon emissions, pollution and human health problems that have resulted directly from the Industrial Revolution’s accomplishments have only been disastrous for the world environment. For example the increase of the production in the textile industry, iron and steel and the steam power. As a result, many people died cause of too much smoke spread in the air. Another example according to the reading, air and water pollution came from coal burning, as well as most stages in the production of metals and basic chemicals. Moreover, “The advent of the steam locomotive and railroad also saw the start of major pollution caused by big business, which is all too often seen today.
In addition, the ability of forests to soak up man-made carbon dioxide is weakening. The increase of Co2 being released into the atmosphere will affect the climate rather than the Co2 being safely locked away in the trees. Carbon dioxide is considered a primary greenhouse gas, or a gas that traps heat in the atmosphere and can lead to the warming of the planet. Unfortunately this will be an ongoing problem throughout British Columbia’s interior for at least another decade. Ecologically, renewal begins almost immediately; however, if left to do so naturally the process will be slow.
Jeffrey Owens April 19, 2011 Geography, 100 Removing the Purple Mountain Majesties The use of Coal in America has become second nature to United States citizens, and American corporations. Coal is used for energy across the U.S., and is very important to the economy and the structure of our nation. Using coal for electricity has become as American as hot dogs and automobiles and while coal is very necessary and useful, some as destructive and controversial views some of the means by which the coal is recovered. Mountaintop removal has is one of these means of obtaining coal, and has sparked interest and outrage across America. Although the benefits of coal are numerous and extensive, Mountaintop removal is detrimental to the environment
Final Paper: Reconstruction of The Changing Arctic Brett Wegleitner Concordia College The 21st century has been one of many changes in both the environment and how nations will forever change the Arctic, as it is now perceived. The arctic is one of the most fragile places on Earth as it holds the key to many new resources that have barely been touched and also a huge commodity for countries that would like to exploit the Arctic waters as new shipping lanes emerge due to global climate change. Climate change has been the largest factor in the changing Arctic as the ice is retreating further and allowing for more ships to have access and for corporations to begin extracting hydrocarbons to be shipped all over the world as we become more
Many times these portrayals are politically motivated, however, and it is important for the consumer to decipher this. Al Gore, obviously an individual who is pro-global warming says, “It is now clear that we face a deepening global climate crisis that requires us to act boldly, quickly, and wisely” (“Plot Summary”, par.
Case study: Does human activity lead to animal extinction? By shamya Sylvester (Ms Bugtti) In this case study I will be answering the question, does human activity lead to animal extinction? I chose this question because I think that it is important that this topic is addressed and people are informed about the effects humans have on the planet. Extinction is the process or event that causes species to die out. There are many different reasons why extinction happens, some of these cause are natural but the majority of them are due to human activity such as deforestation and an increased amount of fossil fuels being used which then leads to global warming.
Modernity may cease with global warming as half the biggest companies are oil companies, and oil is the essence of life. Deforestation and the effects of global warming on our forests and trees are far-reaching and quite evident. All our planets physical features are changing rapidly. And McKibben repeats himself on purpose to get his point across: the planet we knew is no more, we live on a new, more complex and harsher
Global Warming By Amanda Lardino Sci 275 What are the main causes of global warming? Is there things we can do to prevent it? Those are two of the main questions that have come to mind about the way to focus our thoughts on what can be done to decrease this issue in the world today. One of the major atmospheric issues that has been destroying the environment for years is global warming. I have read that in the present compared to the past global warming has increased tremendously.