Will the Long Cable be Sound? The Ecological Impact of the Cross-Sound Cable
There has been an unfortunate trend in the way that people of
the Western culture treat the environment. Often times there appear
to be two sides to this battle being fought by extremist perspectives.
On one side stand the environmentalists who in some cases seek to
block any move that may harm the environment, and on the other side
stand the corporate people who seek to justify both a profitable and a
logistical means to benefit those involved. A current battle being fought
deals with the installation and usage of the Long Island Sound Pipeline.
This project raises important issues such as the economic, social, and
environmental importance of the Sound, as well as the present and
possible future environmental consequences of the actions taken.
All too often it appears as though if a change which seems to
be beneficial towards humans will “only” effect the environment and
most do not believe that effect will have a direct effect on humans, then
we can chalk the change up to Darwin’s theory of evolution, implying
that it is natural and necessary. On the other hand, if a change in the
environment might harm or cause an inconvenience for humans, but
would be beneficial to the environment, then we suddenly do not want
to interfere with nature. Unfortunately, even some that have the title of
“environmentalists” have failed to step on the other side of this Western
wall that we have built ourselves which barricades and blinds us. Many
bricks that that make up this Western wall are built upon the idea that
humans and nature are two separate entities, and that humans are the
more significant of the two. The most frightening thing about installing
the cross-sound cable is not the particular environmental consequences,
but the lack of concern that many have about the consequences.
Why is it Important to Preserve the Long Island Sound?
The Long Island Sound is extremely important not only to
the ecosystems of New York and Connecticut, but to a much larger
portion of the ocean than one might imagine. One of the reasons for its
extreme significance is because it is an estuary. Although some animals
are permanent residents of estuaries, there are many fish and other
animals that use the estuary as a safe haven to protect their young. If
this area is not protected, many of these fish and other animals would
die off before they were able to mature and produce offspring. If these
animals are not able to reach sexual maturity, it will ultimately lead to
nature, and what is true of nature is true of action, if nothing prevents it. Now actions are
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