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Climate change is not a new concept; in fact there is evidence of major climate changes throughout the earth’s history. However since the industrial revolution and especially since world war two, there has been an unprecedented change in the earth’s atmosphere (Gates 4). As of March 1999, scientists reported the construction of a thousand-year record…

When the Portuguese landed in Brazil 500 years ago the sight that greeted them was of a huge rain forest, which then ran along much of Brazils Atlantic coast. In more recent times, there has been an outcry over the destruction of the much larger Amazon forest. But its devastation is nothing compared to Brazils…

The 1930’s were a decade of great change politically, economically, and socially. The Great Depression and the Dust Bowl wore raw the nerves of the people, and our true strength was shown. From it arose John Steinbeck, a storyteller of the Okies and their hardships. His books, especially The Grapes of Wrath, are reflections of…

people’s troubles they had coming to California. It tell about the Joad’s trip from Oklahoma to California. There are twelve people in the Joad family. The one person that stood out the most between thee family was Ma. Ma’s great strength, and smart thinking is what keeps the Joad family together and going. Ma’s strong…

Paul Cordova, L. Lehr, December 11, 1995. Freedman defines a pollutant as the occurrence of toxic substances or energy in a larger quantity than the ecological communities or particular species can tolerate without suffering measurable detriment” (Freeman, 562). The effects of a pollutant on an organism vary depending on the dose and duration of exposure….

Endangered SpeciesAll over the world there are species of animals and plants that are said to be “endangered”. By calling them endangered, scientists say that they think the species will become extinct if something isn’t done about them. Many more species are now threatened with extinction than ther should be because of many reasons. A…

Is global warming a serious threat?As human technology has been developed by scientists and researchers, we not only get a comfort in living throughout our life but it also helps people to find more jobs and less popery. However, on the other hand, there are some increasing problems on our planet earth due to human…

My views of the environment are rooted in my belief in creation. I do not believe that life on earth began spontaneously, nor do I believe that the earth is so delicately balanced. I dont believe that the earth and its ecosystem are fragile. Many radical environmentalists do, they believe man can come along, all…

The consequences of global warming have by now come to the attention of the majority of the population of the United States of America. The gradual warming of the earths atmosphere is due to an increased amount of carbon dioxide released into it. The burning of fossil fuels, oil, coal, and natural gas are the…

Acid Rain LegislationAcid rain is a destructive force as a result of nature and man colliding. It is formed through harmful industrial emissions combining with contents ofthe earth’s atmosphere; a dangerous combination. This prompted governmentsthroughout North America to take action. Many laws and regulations have beenimplemented, yet the question still remains, “Should tougher legislation beimplemented…