Dead fishes could be seen floating on water. Millions of fishes were killed while many varieties such as eels, salmons were even wiped out. This polluted water soon reached the North Sea showing its effect there. The Dutch were mainly worried due to the mercury present in water mixed with other chemicals. A similar incident took place in Japan.
Tenkiller is a very large and beautiful man - made lake. Both bodies of water are sources of drinking water to the states they traverse. They both generate hydroelectric power that serves the many cities and states the electricity they need. The Arkansas River is a very large but shallow waterway that has been here long before Arkansas became a state. History records indicate The Arkansas River was home to and owned by Native American Indians, and traveled by many famous explorers.
Dead Zones There are numerous dead zones found around the world and the number is expected to double in the years to come. One of the largest dead zones is located in the Gulf of Mexico. Studies have shown that nitrates from fertilizers, which are used by the farmers, runoff into the Mississippi River then eventually makes its way to the Gulf creating the Dead Zones. In order to stop the ruination of the natural environment, actions need to be taken immediately if we are to protect and improve our waterways. Dead Zones occur when dissolved oxygen levels in the water get so depleted the water cannot support life.
As a result of the large number of inhabitants surrounding the lakes and the many industries that depend on the area, the environment is subject to several ecological hardships such as sewage disposal, agricultural/urban runoff, and industrial effluent (Beeton, 1965). These sources of pollution have detrimental effects on local fishing and wildlife, as well as air and water quality. Since the 1950s concern about the current situation of the Great Lakes has been growing. As a result, the government and the public have been searching for practicable solutions to the potentially toxic wasteland. Magnitude of the Problem: Steel production, bulk goods transport, commercial and sport fisheries, agriculture, recreation and tourism are the main industries that encompass the economic capacity of the great lakes.
Mostly Air pollution is also a major concern. According to the Lake Huron Center for Coastal Conservation, “The air quality of the Ontario Lake Huron Shoreline is among the worst in Southern Ontario” Some chemicals that contribute to this Air Pollutions are pesticides, lead, mercury, PCBs, furans and dioxins. What is Pollution? Pollutions is anything that put in environment that harms or change the ecosystem. Water Pollution is a large problem to the lakes and all over the world.
Muddy Jungle River “The wreckage was vast and startling. The awful waste and destruction of war, even aside from the loss of human life, has always been one of its outstanding features to those who are in it (Pyle).” Wreckage, waste, destruction and loss of life are common themes of war. Wendell Affield’s Muddy Jungle River and the journals of Ernie Pyle help illustrate the truth about war. Muddy Jungle River depicts both sides of the war, the activities on the frontline as well as how war effects the loved ones on the home front. Over the past eight decades American views on war have varied.
Irrigated Soil Irrigating water over and over again, until it is overused. This means the natural cycle of water no longer happens. Ocean Water Resource Challenge Description Over Fishing Fishing to the intent that we take out more fish that can be put back. Sewage This happens when people either dump their garbage in the water source, or do not dump at all. Both cause population within the water system.
The Tire Tread Separation Tragedy [pic] VS [pic] 1) Facts and Assumptions. What are the central facts of the case and the assumption you are making on the basis of these facts? The central fact of the case is that in 1998 Ford Explorer SUV had begun to experience a significant amount of accident in which the vehicles overturned. As part of the accident investigation, it was determined that the Firestone ATX tires had experienced tread separation. These roll over accidents resulted in the deaths of at least 174 and injures to more than 700 people.
The run-off from higher elevation combined with melt water from lower elevation was so forceful it broke levees and caused one of the most damaging floods the region has ever seen. The West Walker River caused extensive damage in Topaz, Coleville, California, Wellington and Nevada. It’s estimated that twelve miles of US Highway 395 have been destroyed and are going to be closed for around seven months! In Yerington and in the Mason Valley nearly 500 homes have been damaged and public and private property damaged substantially. Floodwaters deposited debris on Farmland and Damaged irrigation gates, ditches and canals.
It is estimated that the total economic impact in Louisiana and Mississippi exceeded $150 billion. Katrina earn the title of costliest hurricane ever in US history. Hurricane Katrina made clear the linkages among race, place and vulnerability within groups. The survivors of Katrina still bear the psychological scars. However, with the help of psychological care, the survivors ultimately