Essays on Environmental Issues

Litter decomposition is one the of most crucially recognized biochemical C sequestration processes in grassland ecosystems, globally. Alteration of plant species diversity in grasslands are associated with modifications seen in litter quality and decomposer communities and current understanding the effects of litter decomposition and associated C availability at the plant-soil interface is not well understood (Lu et al. 2017). Grasslands cover roughly 40% of the Earth’s above sea-level land surface and possess upwards of 20% of the soil organic carbon…...

Could Mr. DNA, who got trapped in amber, be enough to make that happen? Recently, scientists have discovered ways to resurrect extinct species by utilizing remnants of their DNA. The issue of carrying out this de-extinction is not whether we could do it or not, it is whether we should do it or not. Scientists have already successfully cloned many previously extinct animals, such as a dozen pigeons, some cows, and the famous sheep, Dolly, among many more. When it…...

The slow rise of ocean levels is becoming a growing economic and environmental concerns along the coastlines of the world. With the rising temperature rates, it is becoming an inevitable impact rather than a theory. With this urgency, research and new resources need to be explored and made into a priority before it's too late. It is estimated that the sea level rises 0.13 inches (3.2 millimeters) per year (NASA, 2018). That worrying rise is mostly due to two factors,…...

INDIA-CHINA WATER DISPUTEBrahmaputra River originates in Tibet which is a part of China, and from there it flows into India. China is building many dams on the river in order to control the flow of water from river, and which it can use for its additional gain, and later on to act as hydro hegemony, controlling the major water resources of south Asia. This act of China can lead to a possible water war. Per capita water supply in China…...

People around the world struggle to get a drop of clean water every day, which is something people living in first world countries cannot comprehend. Waking up without being able to shower daily, stay hydrated, and even brush one’s teeth sounds like a nightmare to people living in first world countries, but is a reality to many. Around the world, unsafe water kills two hundred children an hour and yet, despite the severity of this, no action is being taken.…...

Today the use of technology is everywhere. everyone agrees that we are on the era of technology. However if the expansion of technology benefits to everyone, how does it helps or what is its impacts on global issues.First, the Technology helps to solve the problem of education. In the past, the lack of school infrastructure was the main cause of illiteracy. In fact, for the poor region of the world, it was so expensive to build school and to maintain…...

IntroductionWhat is soil? Buckman and Brady (1969):Soil is a dynamic natural body on the surface of the earth in which plants grow, composed of mineral and organic materials and living forms.What is soil erosion? Christine and Josef (2007) defined soil erosion as the wearing away of the land surface by physical forces such as rainfall, flowing water, wind, ice, temperature change, gravity or other natural or anthropogenic agents that abrade, detach and remove soil or geological material from one point…...

IntroductionEarth is projected to surpass 8 billion people by 2030 and the demand of electricity continues to grow with it (World Population par. 1). California has been granted the construction of a nuclear power plant which is a huge win considering California has the largest state population in the United States with almost 40 million people (US States par. 1). It is set to be constructed in an unpopulated location hundreds of miles away from its nearest town. This new…...

Can you imagine another identical of you? Well considering that there is no law against it, scientist has done experiments relating to this issue, it’s called cloning. Reasoning why scientist want to do cloning is because they want to save the endangered species. Some back-ground knowledge to know what cloning is, a clone is producing asexually, meaning it is the exact replica of the parent. Dolly the sheep was the first cloned mammal. And finally, the only endangered animals so…...

Southern Utah is booming, and there’s no question as to why. With 300 days of sunshine, and a handful of breathtaking State and National Parks no more than a few hours away, it is quickly morphing into a desert oasis for anyone looking to escape big city life. However, it may not be the oasis we know much longer, because Utah simply doesn’t have enough water. Although many Utah lawmakers push the Lake Powell Pipeline as the last hope to…...

Since the dawn of civilization, humans used technology to improve their lives and to strengthen and/or beautify their empires. In sense of practicality, Egyptians, for example, used technology to build aqueducts to help supply their crops and quench the thirst of their citizens. The Greeks used technology in their architectural styles as well, building temples such as the Parthenon and Temple of Hephaestus to honor the gods and exhibit their use of innovation through engineering. With technology, the views on…...

The Flint Water Crisis is nothing but an ongoing tragedy and Mona Hanna-Attisha does a fabulous job of describing an inside view to it in her book What the Eyes Don’t See. She begins with the quote “This is the story of the most important and emblematic environmental and public health disaster of this young century. More bluntly, it is the story of a government poisoning its own citizens, and then lying about it…..a story about what happens when the…...

The average person uses 80-100 gallons of water each day (USGS, n.d.). We wash our hands, bathe, drink, flush toilets, and cook with water. We even use it to grow our food and livestock. So how do we know if the water is not contaminated with dangerous toxins? In the 1970’s the United States passed an amendment to the Federal Water Pollution Act that Drastically changed our lakes, ponds, rivers creeks, and our oceans.The Clean Water Act created basic regulations…...

INTRODUCTION Water is one of the most important resources for all livings beings in the earth .In a country like India where population is very huge , proper distribution and management of water is uneven . The ever- increasing demand for water resulting from economic development and population of the world requires constant pursuit of activities related to water management , ensuring the rational development and utilization of water resources , but also the development of devices and networks necessary…...

The history of water dates back to the beginning of time as a form of many things including dependency, transportation, exploration, cultural ties, and is even a source of power for countries. Dating back to the beginning of time, humans have settled near convenient sources of water because most of the great ancient civilizations depended on a particular source of water to use for transportation. For example, the Egyptians centered their civilization on the Nile, while Chinese civilization was located…...

The conservation community is working toward the collective goal of developing practical interdisciplinary approaches to protecting and restoring biological diversity.[footnoteRef:1] Traditional approaches rooted in moral and ethical arguments and utilizing abstract concepts such as intrinsic value have undeniably contributed to slowing the degradation of ecosystems, [footnoteRef:2] however, these approaches have been insufficient given the breadth and magnitude of threats to the ecosystems.[footnoteRef:3] The world was far from achieving the 2010 Biodiversity Target,[footnoteRef:4] and the planet currently in its sixth mass…...

Hey you! Yes You! Do you wanna learn about what part of a community can make up a person's identity. No, well too bad you're going to have to. The answer to this question would be that it’s the energy of the community that can determine a person's identity in a community. For example if a person in the community is happy, then the whole community will probably be happy. You probably don’t believe that this is what makes up…...

Following the popularization of plastic in the 1960’s, it is now one of the most broadly used materials in the world. Plastic is known to be affordable, durable and efficient, making it present in every household. The frequent use also makes it one of the most discarded materials in the world. The production of plastic, the uses and disposals cause health issues and results in the deterioration of the environment. Society is not aware of the severity of the effects…...

Although, that cannot be the answer to this problem, there are tons and tons of plastic trash that need to be removed from the Atlantic ocean, and having this mentality is not proactive anywhere. As citizens of this earth, we must treat the North Atlantic garbage patch like the Greater Pacific garbage patch. Two known organizations have led the initiative are for the Great Pacific garbage patch is The Garbage Patch at UNESCO and The Ocean Cleanup. Maria Cristina Finnuci,…...

The planet that we currently live on has been around for almost five billion years. In that time it has done a lot for its inhabitants. It’s given us natural resources and given us the ability to multiply and fill the planet. We as a race are constantly helping advance the earth’s natural decay by polluting the air around us. We also have helped in progressing global warming which is taking away other habitats for other species. We as a…...

“In 2008, a study found that approximately 35% of the fish studied had ingested plastic, averaging 2.1 pieces per fish.” (OceanUnitelp) Around 34 years ago, a group of surfers grouped together and formed the Surfrider Foundation, an organization dedicated to bringing awareness to protect the oceans and beaches all over the world. The Surfrider foundation created and posted the following ad to bring awareness to the effects of our pollution especially in the ocean. The message of the ad is…...

The Puget Sound is a well known and well loved destination for anything from boating to scuba diving. Many people make their homes near or on its waters, while others look to it as the source of their livelihood. Salmon swim in it every year, chased by seals. Oysters grow and harden their shells on its shores. The Puget Sound houses massive amounts of aquatic life, from tiny microplankton all the way up to huge killer whales. With the importance…...

The purpose of this academic paper is to analyze the effect of the human behaviors on the marine environment and marine animals. This paper's task is to advocate and to create awareness of these activities to the people. In order for them to have attention towards letters, facts, and pieces of knowledge in order to generate an image in the attention of the consumers that will raise the ideas and image so that it would be easier for the readers…...

The environment is everything around us. It can live or not live. It includes physical, chemical and other natural resources. Living lives in their surroundings. They always interact with it and adapt to the situation in their environment. In the environment there are different interactions between animals, plants, insects, water, and other living and non-living things. Today, it is undeniable that environmental issues have become one of the more focused topics in the country. While this serious environmental problem applies…...

Jacques Cousteau; a French undersea explorer and researcher once said, 'Water and air, the two essential fluids on which all life depends, have become global garbage cans.' Many of the plastics humans use in their daily life most likely will be used and thrown away carelessly. Today pounds of plastic can be found swirling around the ocean, making up about 40 percent of the world's ocean surface. Researchers at Ocean Conservatory say, 'So much plastic is ending up in the…...

Surfrider Foundation is an organization made up of a group of three surfers who are concerned about the future of the ocean and started in 1984. They have created ads that appeal to people by making them aware that plastic pollution does not only harm the ocean, it also harms humans and animals. Some of their ads consist of a sushi roll made out of plastic, a cigarette bud shaped like a shark, and a dead bird with its feathers…...

The ocean is essential for human life and is the lifeblood for earth. Three fourths of the plant is made up oceans. In addition, about seventy five percent of the oxygen is produced from our oceans. In many ways we use the ocean in day to day tasks. We use it drink water, we use it to breathe, we even use things that are made up of water, like for example pools, or even a water hose. Deep ocean waters…...

Pollution affects the food we eat. Heavy metals and other harmful chemicals can collect on many marine animals and those same animals, especially seafood, can end up on our dinner tables if not already killed by the contaminants. More than one-third of the United States shellfish-growing waters are affected by coastal pollution. Of all the different types of wastes in the ocean, plastics are the most common type. Being 60-80% of all ocean litter and over 90% of all floating…...

It is usually a saying that people might never understand, but the truth is that no life could be there on earth without the presence of water. Water occupies the most substantial part of the surface of the earth and plays a vital role in the survival of human beings. Taking care of both natural and artificial reservoirs of water is very crucial. They include dams, lakes, rivers, oceans, and even seas. Regardless of whether the water present somewhere is…...

Coral reefs are a massive ecosystem that is a key part of the ocean habitat. They house tons of biodiversity containing many unique types of fish and plants. These habitats are the only home of many species that inhabit them, and thus they are a key source of biodiversity in the oceans. These ecosystems, like many others around the world, have been experiencing radical change as a result of climate change. In this paper the way that climate change is…...

One of the largest growing issues in the world today is air pollution. In 2013, 87% of the world’s population lived in areas that exceed the World Health Organizations air quality standards There are many air pollution tracking programs that provide real-time air quality reports around the world. When viewing these you will notice Africa has barely any of these real-time tracking systems operating and in place, particularly not Sub-Saharan Africa (Figure 1). There are many know problems related to…...

Abstract Non-conventional power sources are freely available from nature and is available in abundant quantity. Given the drawbacks of its counterpart conventional sources of coal and fossil fuels are on verge of extinction and creates pollution, more and more research is done on the non-conventional or renewable sources like solar, wind, tidal, etc. With this project we plan to introduce a new way of harnessing wind power, hydro power and ocean power from a single pole inside an ocean. One…...

Introduction The ocean is the source of life for our planet. Many people just take the Ocean for granted, thinking it is a pretty place to take pictures or to dump our wastes. But when we look much deeper we can see that the Ocean does so much for our world in so many ways. Let’s take a look and see just how the ocean affects you and me on an everyday basis that goes beyond what our eyes can…...

WHO is estimates that 4.6 million people die from pollution each year by asthma, lung and heart diseases, and respiratory allergies, most of these people are from California and other places. What are some ways we could try to stop this? First, cutting out greenhouse gases, second, recycling motor oil, third, picking up your pet's messes. The fires in California are one of the main causes of pollution in America. Places, where major floods are happening, could get poured on…...

Abstract Utilization of nuclear energy in general is an action or step that is very advanced if it can manage and develop optimally and well. Indonesia through the government has also planned to use nuclear energy as a power plant. However, on the other hand this plan has varied impacts as well. Because, when viewed from the actual quality of Indonesia can realize the use of Nuclear as a source of energy for power generation. Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) is…...

Abstract In the past few decades, the world has experienced several instances of extreme temperature changes. Such periods, especially when the change is a significant rise, are what are referred to as Heat waves. They sometimes are accompanied by high humid conditions especially when the regions affected are characterized by an oceanic climate. Temperature measures have to be gauged in relation to the conditions which are considered normal in order to establish the presence of a heat wave (Robinson, Peter…...

Personally my view on genetic engineering is that it’s good. Here are some reasons why. First of all many people in the world have heart problems that are passed down from generations to generation, and it’s not getting any better due to the fact it might be a dominant gene in the gene line. Well guess what, we can stop that and eradicate completely using CRispr. Crispr is the machine that takes out our replaces genes. Meaning we could take…...

INTERNATIONAL CONTROL OF ATOMIC:[footnoteRef:2] [2: Marion J. Harronnternational Control of Atomic Energy,132,1946.] This is a force that has a great danger of catastrophe in the wrong hands. At the same time, it has a great promise of a better life in the right hands. Everyone must clearly understand what it implies. Atomic power is so overwhelming that most people have difficulty seeing how it affects their daily lives. But the fact is that the future of each one of us…...

A developing country, as we know, is less established both industrially, economically, and tends to have a lower population compared to other nations. Some of these nations are both large and small and have been affected by wars both physically and politically for generations. These struggles have affected the fate of their countries for decades and have allowed for little development. A developed country, in today’s time, is one that has a strong economy with a huge technological influence. Their…...

Busting Climate Change with Nuclear Energy One of the biggest threats to humanity’s existence is climate change. Climate change is essentially the slow warming of the earth’s climate that results in significant ecological changes that can be devastating. For instance, island nations in the Pacific Ocean are being threatened with total extinction due to submersion by rising water levels caused by warming of the glaciers at the pole arctic. Climate change has been happening for millions of years and in…...