Tracy Ramos Mr. Reisinger English 101.11 4 October 2013 Rhetorical Analysis: Exigence: When Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring was published in September 27, 1962, it triggered a storm of disputes over the use of chemical pesticides. Her book helped raise awareness for the environment, warn humans of the dangers of using pesticides such as DDT, preserve several plant and animal species, and make the atmosphere cleaner. Her intent in writing Silent Spring was to warn the public of the dangers related with pesticide use. Throughout her book are countless case studies documenting the harmful effects that chemical pesticides have had on the environment. Along with these facts, she explains how in many occasions the pesticides have done more harm than good in eliminating the pests they were supposed to destroy.
Carson provides rational examples to show the harm that pollution is causing to the earth and pests. Carson states, “Can any one believe it is possible to lay down such a barrage of poisons on this earth without making it unfit for all life?” (605). Rachel Carson is trying to prove that spraying chemicals is not relevant because it causes harm to nature and anything else that comes in contact with the chemicals itself. Carson uses this scientific observation to prove that the cycle is continuous; all it is doing is causing more harm. As is it perceived, Carson feels passionately toward the environment and wants her audience to feel the same way.
Maria Ruiz English 101 Prof. Courtney Stanton Oct. 8, 2014 Sustainability and our Environment Our natural world is losing its essence of ‘natural’ to become a polluted and corrupted place. In Curtis White’s work, “A Good Without Light” and Jim Tarter’s work, “Some Live More Downstream than Others”; Tarter doesn’t mention a solution to our environmental crisis, but he presents his idea that science can be of great use to find the factors that create pollution, cancer and so on. White’s solution to this barbaric heart is that we have the power to stop it, but instead we are making the choice to hurt others. Overall these works show us the effects of how we suffer the consequences when the Barbaric Heart is violating our environment. White’s view on the barbaric heart promotes our own self-benefit, which links to Tarter’s view of living downstream.
Alas, only small amounts of these ‘home sprays’ actually hit their target resulting in a mass contamination of soil, air, and food. Rachel Carson, a member of the US Fish and Wildlife service, quit her job as a biologist and devoted her full time to the research for her watershed book, Silent Spring. The book aimed to expose the unknown horrors of pesticides that scientists did not want the public to know about. An immediate New York Times best seller, Carson’s work had a massive impact, resulting into more than 40 bills passed in Congress to take back the environment. Carson maintains a striking message for the modern utilitarian conservation movement stressing the effects of unregulated chemical use and a push for governmental legislation with the central theme of nature existing for all of us.
The texts use a variety of literary and cinematic techniques to offer a fresh perspective on the implications of scientific disregard. The dangerous connection science has , and how we can affect that fragile link, shapes who we are, since nature is a core part of a human’s identity. There must be symmetry between science and nature and when nature is thrown out of balance, destruction follows until brought back into line. Shelley uses her text to influence her society, bringing to light that they must not take their environment for granted, due to the advances in polluting industries at the time . We see this emphasis on nature when Victor ascends the mountain ‘and the solemn silence of this glorious presence-chamber of imperial Nature was broken only by the brawling waves’ the use of descriptive imagery and alliteration shows how nature is sublime to humans, which ties in with the romanticism of the text.
A’Nyiah Brown 10/30/2012 Professor Joseph DDT vs The Human Race Should DDT be reapproved for the use in the wake of recent bedbugs across the country? Through the research I have found, I see that DDT should resurface because it hasn’t been proven that this chemical isn’t harmful to the human race or animals. DDT has been known to control pesticides in crop, livestock production, bedbugs infestation, and help end the spread of the Malaria. If this synthetic chemical is actually helping others then it should resurface. DDT also known as dichloro-diphenly-trichloroethane is an organochlorine insecticide which is a white, crystalline solid, tasteless, almost odorless and was discovered in 1939 by Paul Hermann Muller.
Invasive animals have e destroyed major natural systems, agricultural systems and aquatic life in tidewater areas. Invasive animals lead to destruction of crops, pasture and spread dangerous diseases to livestock (Wallace, 2013). This is a move that has seen the government use a large amount of expenditure on these animals. The threats postured by invasion of these species has forced the people to come up with efforts to curb the situation (Drake, 2009). An Invasive species working group was designed to minimize economic, environmental and human harm from the invasive species (Drake, 2009).
Little Bee, Big Impact Laura Matthews Rogue Community College ABSTRACT This essay presents the global issue of the massive decline of the population of honey bees. The significance of this essay is to raise awareness of this potentially detrimental environmental concern. Sources including the United States Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency show that even though no cause has yet been determined it is vital that a solution be found. Honey bees have been referred to as biological indicators, meaning that their status is a reflection of the general environmental health of the planet as a whole. Little bee, big impact Imagine a world without fresh fruits, veggies, and nuts; strawberry shortcake wouldn’t exist and a slice of juicy watermelon on a hot summer day would be only a memory.
Science Focus: Bisphenol A Estrogen mimic Found in many common products Laboratory findings Effects on human health Should it be banned? 17-4 How Can We Evaluate and Deal with Chemical Hazards? Concept 17-4A Scientists use live laboratory animals, non-animal tests, case reports of poisonings, and epidemiological studies to estimate the toxicity of chemicals, but these methods have limitations. Concept 17-4B Many health scientists call for much greater emphasis on pollution prevention to reduce our exposure to potentially harmful candidates. Toxicology Toxicity: Measure of how harmful a chemical is Water-soluble toxins, oil of fat soluble toxins Dosage: The amount of substance a person has taken Persistence: The ability of a substance to resist breaking down Bioaccumulation: The absorption and storage of toxins in organs and tissue Biomagnification: The increase of toxin levels as they go up the food chain Toxicology Synergistic interaction: Interaction of two or more factors or processes so that the combined effects is greater than the sum of their separate effects Response: The type & amount of damage from a
Brazilian Pepper and other invasive, non-native plants have permeated our landscape to the extent that they are displacing native plant species and changing the structure and function of our natural communities. The health, safety, economic well-being and general welfare of the present and future residents of this community are adversely influenced by degradation of natural ecological systems. Recognizing this problem, the Brevard County Comprehensive Plan, Conservation Element, Policy 8.10, states: Brevard County shall develop a county-wide program for invasive exotic removal on public lands and shall educate private property owners on reasons to remove invasive exotics from private lands. This program should emphasize replacement of invasive exotics with native vegetation where feasible. To help fulfill the above policy; to respond to citizen complaints of encroaching non-native, invasive plants; promote the conservation of wildlife species; encourage preservation of native vegetation to reduce visual, air, and noise pollution; and enhance the aesthetic quality of life in Brevard County, the Board of County Commissioners adopted a non-native, noxious, invasive plant ordinance on May 21, 2002, to control a targeted list of species at the time of new