The 'cry of the wild'; can still be heard across this great land. I have heard the bugle of an elk on the Great Plains...the shrill of a bald eagle along the banks of the mightily Mississippi...the roar of a brown eagle bear on windswept tundra...and the gobble of a wild turkey among western foothills. Amazing beauty can still be found in the natural landscapes of this great land. I have seen through televisions, articles, books, and newspapers the towering forests...pristine waters...rich wetlands...wide-open prairies...majestic mountains...and vast deserts alive with color. I am in awe by the complexity and wonder of the natural world. Truly, it is where you can find solace and peace. America is truly blessed. A land rich in natural resources----our sense of adventure, pioneering spirit, and tenacity. Irving Berlin's God Bless America, Woody Guthrie's This Land is Your Land, and Samuel Smith's America all declare a love and respect for this land we call 'home.'; It is our duty to regain a love and respect for the land, its beauty, and life 's comfort. The legacy of our natural resource heritage must be preserved. Education is the answer. Through writing my paper I have learned that endangered species is more than a name, it is a mission in-and-of-itself, a mission to keep safe our wildlife---forever. The earth is home to more than 5.2 billion people, each having certain needs, wants, and desires. The process of consumption drastically changes the natural landscape, an many cases to the wearing away of other species. Consumption transform vast quantities of natural resources, such as fossil fuels and trees, into countless products and mountains of waste. As such, it directly and indirectly impacts land use decisions including wetland drainage, the clearing of forest, mining, agricultural production, and development. Over time, the increasing affect of poor land use, decisions, and reckless use of natural resources have undermined the integrity and to keep up the ability of the natural world, resulting in global environmental reduction. In his book, Earth in the Balance---Ecology and the Human Spirit, Vice President Al Gore writes: 'The disharmony in our relationship to the earth, which stems in part from our addiction to a pattern of consuming ever-larger quantities of the resources of the earth, is now manifest in successive crises, each marking a more destructive clash between our civilization and the natural world: whereas all threats to the environment used to be local and regional, several are now strategic .
In this essay, the author
- Opines that the 'cry of the wild' can still be heard across this great land. amazing beauty can be found in the natural landscapes.
- Opines that america is truly blessed. a land rich in natural resources -- our sense of adventure, pioneering spirit, and tenacity.
- Opines that education is the answer to preserve our natural resource heritage. education is a mission to keep safe our wildlife for ever.
- Analyzes how consumption changes the natural landscape, and impacts land use decisions, such as wetland drainage, the clearing of forest, mining, agricultural production and development.
- Explains that human civilization's dependence on the earth is manifesting in successive crises, each marking a more destructive clash between civilization and the natural world.
- Describes the leading threats to wildlife, including extinction, and the bald eagle.
- Explains the use of the words 'threatened', and "endangered" to describe the status of rare wildlife and plant species.
- States that the endangered species act mandated the federal government to protect endangered wildlife, plant species, and their habitats.
- Explains that extinction occurs naturally over the course of thousands of years and the strongest species, but human activity has accelerated the rate of low.
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that environmentalists fear that without radical change and global action towards sustainability the earth will soon become inhospitable.
- Explains that sustainability is characterized by three main principles and several major components. the social aspect is about ensuring that all people are treated fairly and live in fair conditions.
- Explains that sustainability involves looking at human activities and practices and deciding if they are sustainable for the continuation of life on earth.
- Opines that humans are obliged to enact collective solutions to environmental problems. humans are using up all of earth's natural resources to provide for an ever-growing global population.
- Explains that habitat destruction is the most pervasive and pernicious human impact on other species, and it is up to humans to acknowledge that current human activities are destroying the earth.
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In this essay, the author
- Quotes robert laughlin's quote that the earth can take care of itself. it has been through worse disasters than just pollution, and extinction of species and plants.
- Analyzes how nash's essay, island civilization: a vision for human occupancy of earth in the fourth millennium, shows his negative view in humanity.
- Explains that earth goes through a lot of natural disasters, which cannot be controlled. nash blames humans for earth's wounds.
- Argues that environmentalists worry about the well-being of the planet for merely the human species' survival. they should realize that natural disasters help the earth regenerate itself.
- Analyzes how nash describes wilderness as a state of mind, perception, rather than geographical reality. humans aren't superior, and extinction, like death, is natural.
- Analyzes how nash's vision, so to speak, is unrealistic. boundaries are drawn around the human presence not around wilderness.
- Opines that people should not be worried about destroying the planet because it will heal itself. roderick nash, along with many others, underestimates the power of the earth.
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In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how garret hardin's "tragedy of the commons" focuses on overpopulation, a prominent and unceasing issue that significantly distorts and affects the stability of earth.
- Analyzes how hardin's story depicts humans as creatures who prefer to acquire temporary rewards but suffer in the long run than encounter a few nuisances.
- Analyzes how "tragedy of the commons" depicted overpopulation as an incessant problem.
- Opines that the issue of overpopulation never ceases since people lack education and are innately self-centered.
- Explains that humans have been utilizing the planet's natural resources for millions of years without even having the decency to replace some resources that they availed. the excessive growth of the human population and our misuse and abuse of planet’s resources boil down to the lack of education and selfishness.
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In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how rachel carson's "the obligation to endure", christopher kemp’s “medieval planet” and jared diamond’ 'the ends of the world as we know them' all cover environmental issues.
- Explains that life's evolution has been constrained by the environment in which it resided. carson provides several examples of how we are inadvertently disturbing our surroundings.
- Explains that humans have inhabited the earth for approximately two hundred thousand years, yet their environmental impact has only transpired within the latter half of that time.
- Analyzes how diamond explains how the ancient mayans fell due to deforestation, soil erosion, and poor water management. humanity is in danger of snuffing themselves out by their stubbornness.
- Opines that the future of the earth and humanity's relationship is uncertain.
- Explains carson, rachel. "the obligation to endure" 50 essays. 3rd edition. ed. samuel cohen.
- Explains diamond, jared, and samuel cohen's "the ends of the world as we know them".
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- Explains that while humans are aware of environmental issues, most human systems are still unsustainable. being sustainable means that humans treat earth like it has a limited supply of resources that need to be carefully managed.
- Explains that the hidden effects of international travel are harmful to the environment and human lives. frontierism is a mentality that humans are above nature and all other organisms.
- Opines that it is effective to fix the root cause of the problem, rather than ignoring the start.
- Explains that biological imperialism is different from unsustainable ethics because the species is not forcing the expansion.
869 wordsRead More - ENVSanalytical essayThe idea of wilderness - untouched and pristine - is at the core of the American experience. Wilderness is a sanctuary to wildlife and a legacy for future generations, offering an opportunity for recreation and reflection. Many people liken immersing one’s self in nature to be a euphoric, almost religious experience. Spending time in the wilderness can be an important escape for many Americans, providing an opportunity to be one with nature. Not only is there inherent beauty to the wilderness itself, and the things in it, but there is also a significant amount of cultural and historical depth to wilderness. Especially to Native Americans, wilderness holds so much more than just an escape; wilderness represents their entire way of life. According to Matthew Preston, the relationship between biodiversity and culture are intimately linked. Therefore, the eradication of wilderness is destroying two very important things: the magnificence of the wilderness itself, and the cultural value of the biodiversity within this wilderness. Protecting wilderness is our ethical responsibility, both for the sake of Native American culture, and for our own sake. By allowing wilderness to be destroyed, humans are allowing natural beauty, and an entire culture, to be annihilated. Despite this responsibility, wilderness is constantly under attack. As global population growth continues to grow, more and more pressure is being placed on wilderness as a result of increased demand for natural resources, along with the land that these resources rest on. In light of these fragmenting habitats and human pressures via development, conservation of wilderness and Native American culture has become increasingly challenging.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the idea of wilderness is at the core of the american experience. the relationship between biodiversity and culture is intimately linked.
- Analyzes how fernando villalba discusses the importance of integrating native americans wilderness conservation efforts.
- Argues that conservation and culture are linked, and that working with native americans to conserve wilderness is ethically responsible.
- Analyzes how villalba illustrates the positive effects of including native americans in conservation efforts, but todd tisdale paints a very different picture of native american's involvement.
- Analyzes how matthew preston's article connects the impact of specific, culturally significant, animal extinctions, to conservationists' need to include culture in the conservation equation.
- Analyzes how hyojung cho discusses the relationship native americans share with the u.s. government, and the political dynamics of indian policy developments within a twenty year span.
- Analyzes how andrew george provides excellent policy analysis of the national forest management in the united states, and how changes in policy have affected all u.s. citizens' ability to participate in management.
- Argues that conservation of wilderness encompasses all things of cultural significance, including the environment and animals dwelling within it, and that native american tribes should be involved in conservation efforts.
- Explains that the national park service is an agency of the united states federal government responsible for managing all national parks, many national monuments, and other sites of historical significance located in the us.
- Explains that the nps has roughly 400 national parks in the united states, all of which are maintained and protected by a collective of volunteers and full-time park rangers.
- Explains that the nps promotes outdoor recreation in its system of national parks through their website and on-site courses. this encourages sustainable living and an awareness of the impacts human life has on the environment.
- Explains the extent to which the nps meets its mission is measured through the number of existing national recreation trails and properties registered in the national register of historic places.
- Argues that the nps's primary goal is to preserve and maintain parks and monuments under its jurisdiction, and does so under the rationale that these sites hold intrinsic value.
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that many people assume that the environment is not in danger. they state that one person in the world does not make a large difference, but each individual's contribution greatly affects our environment.
- Explains recycling is a simple and effective way to reduce the amount of waste stored in landfills, but many people do not know how easy it can be.
- Explains that refilling water bottles saves energy and natural resources by not having to purchase single-serve bottles, which are made of nonrenewable petroleum, and the plastic manufacturing process is associated with toxic byproducts.
- Explains that source reduction is the first tier of the solid waste management hierarchy. recycling is a first step to obtaining and preserving healthy environment.
488 wordsRead More - Persuasive Essay On Climate Changeanalytical essay“The worst threat to man is man himself.” These words, from the recent publication The Great Pearl of Wisdom, are from the open mind of Bangambiki Habyarimana, a man known for his work in the fight against HIV and AIDS. His blatant, cut and dry point of view is a very simple way of stating that humanity has the power to destroy itself, whether directly or indirectly. Indirectly, the human race may bring upon its own doom through the destruction and degradation of its caregiver, provider, and home: the Earth. One of the biggest issues in the modern world is climate change, which is directly related to carbon dioxide emissions and the greenhouse effect. The greatest contributor of CO₂ emissions is the use of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how bangambiki habyarimana's blatant, cut-and-dry point of view is a simple way of stating that humanity has the power to destroy itself, whether directly or indirectly.
- Explains that fossil fuels are non-renewable resources, whereas renewable sources like solar and wind are those that will not be depleted despite their continued use. hydropower is entirely renewable because it is driven by the natural water cycle.
- Explains that dams house turbines and generators to create electricity that so many people need. dams create reservoirs which bring new kinds of habitat to the area.
- Argues that the american people should turn to hydroelectric power to avoid an energy crisis. hydropower is the best new energy source because it is free, renewable, efficient, and clean.
- Explains that america's dependence on other countries for oil and fuels has crippled her independence. hydropower is the solution to this problem.
1115 wordsRead More - Analysis Of World On The Edge Essayanalytical essayBrown gives concise, but very informative, summaries of what he regards the key issues facing civilization as a consequence of the stress we put on our environment which is a valuable contribution to the ongoing debate. For example, in chapter five Brown discusses the emerging politics of food on scarcity. Food prices soared rapidly between the years 2007 and 2008 and the social order in many countries begin to break down. He goes on to describe many different places that go through this process. One of Brown’s most important topics is that he explains how the world’s governments and social movements can still avoid the threat of worldwide disaster, on every continent this century, if we can act in this decade with the degree of urgency required by our situation. Brown understands why we have reached this point of worldwide crisis. He states that the interests of the fossil fuel and defense industries in maintaining the status quo are strong. Although Brown does not de...
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how brown illustrates the economic future through an environmental perspective to develop a plan that will sustain civilization.
- Analyzes how brown summarizes the key issues facing civilization as a consequence of the stress we put on our environment. he explains how governments and social movements can still avoid the threat of worldwide disaster if they can act in this decade with the degree of urgency required by our situation.
- Analyzes brown's argument that many countries break down over numerous unsustainable resources. their study focuses on the environmental problems in jordan and how to address the process of reversing environmental decline.
- Analyzes how brown mentions three sources of growing demand for food: population growth, rising affluence, and the use of grain to produce fuel for cars.
- Analyzes how brown's book is a brilliant collaboration of the problems the world faces, but the second half mentions his suggestions of how to prevent environmental and economic collapse is unrealistic.
- Explains that brown's book is clear and thorough, which allows the reader to understand what is happening around the world with various environmental issues.
- Analyzes brown's discussion of how environmental refugees are closely related to elevated global temperatures.
- Analyzes how daniel paul riva investigates climate-related environmental change as a threat to the low coastal zones of south asia, particularly among vulnerable populations in bangladesh and maldives.
- Concludes that brown's world on the edge gives great plans and ideas on how to save the ecosystems and various habitats around the world.
1103 wordsRead More - “We are consuming the Earth’s natural resources beyond its sustainable capacity of renewal” said by Herman Daly, Beyond Growth, Boston 1996, 61[1] .
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- Describes how el mandara eco-resort was completely renovated by a group of young people. local materials were used, such as mud bricks and palm fronds to provide appropriate shading.
- Explains that green buildings are designed to protect the human health and decrease the negative impact on the environment.
- Explains the financial benefits of 30% reduced consumption at an electricity price of $0.08/kwh, with a 20-year npv of over $5/ft2.
- Explains that green building reduces costs and provides financial benefits that traditional building doesn't include in their methodology.
- Explains that the financial benefits of green design are between $50 and $70 per square foot in a leed building.
- Explains the impact of the development on the environment and its resources should be understood in order to move forward towards a way to make the relationship between development, growth and environment possible.
- Explains that the history of green building dates back much further than the 1970's. with local materials and simple mechanical systems, these homes were able to protect the environment from all the negative effects.
- Explains how the invention of air conditioning, reflective glass, and structural steel popularized the enclosed glass and steel buildings that glow all the cities of today.
- Explains that president clinton announced his plans to initiate the greening of the white house to improve energy usage and environmental performance by reducing waste and increasing use of renewable resources.
- Explains that roof, windows and walls of the white house were an option to increase the building’s efficiency by losing a massive amount of energy through them.
- Explains the recycling program for aluminum, glass, paper, newsprint, furniture, batteries, fluorescent lamps, paint solvents, and laser printer cartridges. the white house is participating in a pilot program to test electric vehicles.
- Explains that green building is a concept that depends on building an environment which has positive and negative effects on earth, as well as the people who live in buildings.
- Explains that green buildings and conventional ones are not different in shape or color, they are simply different. green buildings are known to have a lot of saving cost, as mentioned in 'dumaine, b.
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