ENVIROMENTAL CONSERVATION Ever think of what would happen to the world without Mother Nature? Nature as a whole is a vital factor that is essential for the survival of man on this earth. Mother Nature is commonly perceived as the forces of nature controlling and regulating maternal being. It is also known as mother earth. It is characterized as an ecosystem where each organism has its own role to play. It is an occurrence of wonderful interaction of living things and their environment. Any time where
‘Take care of Mother Nature before she strikes’. We’ve all heard this cliché, along with others, from respected and environmental figures; and although we think these ideologies have been embedded into our daily lives, have we truly comprehended the profound meaning of these statements? One may ask, what is the true essence of nature? Well it is simple; nature is humanity’s means of surviving. Mankind’s unique desire for nature is possibly one of the greatest mysteries of life, one that even evolutionary
There are many things the general public take for granted, many of these things include: the outdoors, animals, plants, and basically Mother Nature. The word Nature is derived from the Latin word Natura, meaning birth, which is exactly what being in the wilderness does to one’s spirit or soul; it gives them a new birth and spunk. A famous American writer, Edward Paul Abbey, known for his advocacy of environmental issues, said “Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and
Gender of Nature: Mother Earth “Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the wind longs to play with your hair.” -The Prophet, by Kahlil Gibran There is no voice more comforting than Mama’s. In the womb we are suspended in safe warmth, hearing every noise that Mama makes. And we don’t just hear her voice. We feel its vibrations, its muffled hum, through our ears and our entire forming bodies. It’s no wonder that that is often the only voice that can comfort us in the distress
“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” -Albert Einstein Nature, by definition, is the phenomena of the physical world collectively. It has been described as everything from a loving mother to a ferocious beast. It can be intertwined with notions of love and heartbreak, or it can be simply what it is; life on this planet. Robert Frost and Emily Dickinson are two very influential poets who often talked about nature and love, though their styles are vastly different
Mother Nature’s Lost Children Recall the way the sunlight hit your face, the grass tickled your skin, and the woods came alive with your childish creativity. Can you imagine your childhood without those long hours spent in nature? Not only did these experiences promote use of imagination, but also the benefits you received were numerous and gained absentmindedly. Humans of all ages can vouch for the desire to be around nature that they have felt at one time or another. Nature can vary from trees
Defying Mother Nature refers to defying its natural laws. There are several people who are changing their identity, making plans to resist future consequences, having vaccinations to be free from infections, but is it possible for humans to defy Mother Nature? Most scientists, nowadays, prove "manipulators of nature" wrong, and it is impossible for humans to correct all natural flaws because there is a limit to it according to the fate which Mother Nature has put for humans. Even though humans are
In the Christian European fairy tales read in class, presents mother figures who represent mother nature and father figures who represent God. The Oxford Dictionary defines mother nature “as a fundamental esp. protecting or nurturing force” (“Mother Nature”). However, I will argue that mothers in Christian Europen fairy tales do not represent mother nature as they harm others (innocents, family members or stepchildren) but fathers do represent God as they protect others. Furthermore, I will make
Any Topic (writer's Choice) YourFirstName YourLastName University title History and the Environment ~ exploiting Mother Nature and its consequences Introduction The environment is important to human growth, survival and development. The environment from the history course is essential for provision of basic human needs such as shelter, water, food and clothing. People should utilize the present resources which were preserved by our forefathers to enhance sustainable development. Unsustainable
well-known author for his novels about how humans interact with nature; an example of a novel that he wrote is White Fang. London understood the importance for the respect of nature, and had the idea to express the importance of nature through stories. In many of Jack London’s stories, he displays the constant struggle between man and nature. In the short fiction, “To Build a Fire,” London demonstrates the human race’s inability to listen to nature when needed. The opening of “To Build a Fire” uses vivid
help keep things together. A woman poses different qualities that can help keep the family strong. These qualities can be categorized in the four archetypes of a woman. The idea of the woman Archetype is presented by Carl Jung. The first being Mother Nature, the very physical aspect and the second is the virgin, which represents the spiritual aspect of the archetype. The third is the young which who is the physical state while the fourth is the old witch possessing the spiritual side of the woman
these scientists. In Mary Shelly's "Frankenstein," we see an example of how a scientist, who was not given any restrictions, created a monster and was fearful of his own invention. In the article "Biotech Century: Playing Ecological Roulette with Mother Nature's Designs," Jeremy Rifkin presents reasons why some scientists need to be given boundaries. Even hundreds of years ago people were toying with the ideas of recreating matter. In Mary Shelly's book Frankenstein she creates a character named
entwined. The activities which are common to each season have a profound effect on the cycle of plant and animal life. There is a reason for all seasons, two of which are spring with its new beginning and autumn with its incipient decline. Mother nature wakes after a long restful sleep, stands, claps her hands, and calls spring to attention because this is the time of reawakening, a sudden surprising emergence after a period of concealed existence. I rise early ...
coated, deadline driven lives, is a necessary part of 21st century life in an American city. Mans desire to commune with nature can be traced back to the earliest civilizations, and while that desire may have lessened somewhat in the past couple hundred years, the enjoyment of nature still remains. In Colorado, a mixture of big city life surrounded by wondrous miracles of nature can be found. Thus, every Friday in summer time one can observe long lines of vehicles traveling the vast highways leading
rather take my chances in a thermonuclear war than live in such a world (Abbey 60)." "Prog-ress n. forward motion or advance to a higher goal; an advance; steady improvement (Webster's)." Is progress really all of that? How can you improve on mother nature? Progress actually detracts from the parks natural beauty. Cars, litter, and vandalism can all be attributed to "progress." In this frame of thinking "progress" kind of contradicts it's self. The most detrimental aspect of progress is the automobile
child under five so it wasn’t that different from a mission.” – Joan Churchill’s script, for Far Away, can be seen to turn our present day society into a collection of barbarous individuals, sparing no exception to the animal kingdom and Mother Nature. One could see this as Churchill’s own portrayal of the War of the Worlds. Joan shows concern regarding where the loyalties of the nearby river lies. This could be seen as quite an absurd gesture, however falls into place within the context of
statement. Throughout the years, the eye of the public and the eye of god have witnessed many happenings and events. From the dawn of man, to Martin Luther King, from the discovery of fire to the discovery of nuclear energy. As the world turns, mother nature takes its course and plays a vital role in the construction of new generations. Facts and ideas get passed along from one generation to another, so if one was to live forever they would be able to witness everything. From discoveries, to inventions
deciduous trees, ferns, vines, flowers and wildlife. Giant redwoods are so tall, dense, and so crowded in the canopy, that some ground areas rarely see the sunlight, and little grows beneath these large giants. But whenever a tree does fall by Mother Nature or man, it leaves a gaping hole, that goes noticed. GRAPH Redwoods were named for the color of their bark and heartwood. These trees have a high resistance to fungus and diseases due to the high tanin content in the wood. The dense, fibrous
The Night that Changed My Life The night’s darkness blanketed the cabin and the landscape like a mother and her newly born child. The winter snow on the ground illuminated the moon’s light and made it very easy for seeing into the distance, but there was nothing to see; for miles and miles tall pines and rolling terrain contained nothing but Mother Nature. I lay silently in my bed and watched out my window the snow drifting methodically to the ground. The tall pines stood watching over the cabin
state in which Roethke's feelings of grief and pity transcend the occasion. This spiritual epitaph is laced with imagery; painting an extremely vivid picture given the details about her image. Roethke associates the deceased with elemental aspects of nature--the plant tendrils, the pickerel smile, trembling twigs, whispers turning into kissing etc. His lines create an amazingly tranquil atmosphere. Her voice is described as if it were perfectly toned; touching everyone that crosses her path of wind.