The Emerald Ash Borer is a tiny little creature that is causing the most severe damage to our forests in the United States of any living creature. The metallic green beetle is only a ½ inch long and an 1/8 of an inch wide yet it is destroying trees at an unprecedented rate. The beetle has been in Russian, Japan, Korea and northern China for some time, and was found for the first time in 2002 in Michigan. While we can not be certain it is widely believed that the Emerald Ash Borer arrived here via
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critical need to protect the Amazon in perspective, stating, “The Amazon houses one-third of the earth's plant and animal species, produces a fifth of the world's freshwater and plays a critical role in regulating our global climate as it produces oxygen and absorbs carbon, and drives global weather patterns (Amazon Watch, 2015).” Although the value of the Amazon to our world is apparent, such facts are overlooked or simply ignored by the oil corporations that continue to drill in the
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Agriculture effects the economy, sustains natural resources, and is food, shelter, and clothing. Agriculture has many impacts on this country. Plants make chlorophyll which makes oxygen that we all breathe.Agriculture is also very important in our culture.In the next paragraph, you will learn how the economy is effected by agriculture in the U.S. Agriculture impacts the economy in many ways. Consumers spend 547 billion dollars on food originating from farms in the United States. Wisconsin's farms
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“Climate is the average state of the atmosphere and the underlying land or water in a particular region over a particular time scale.” (Ebi. pg. 1319) Climate change can affect people in poverty. It impacts human health and can cause long term effects on your life. Climate Change can cause air borne diseases, waterborne illnesses your body to change temperatures, mental health issues, and even cause fires. Poverty also increases the risk of human health due to climate change. People in poverty
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Al Gore's Inconvenient Infomercial: Movie Review What's plump, aging baby boomer waddling through airport after empty airport, wearily pulling along his 2-piece luggage roller? Hey, not Michael Moore (again). Why, for heaven town, nothing but bored, surly nature Al Gore, Jr. Man Who Personally Believes He could have / Could / Would Be King! Well, at least Saturday night Live believed him. Instead of ruling the Western World with a Green Fist, he starred in a new movie persuading us to stop using
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We as a whole have a duty to protect our home, and by that I’m not referring to our meager homes in which we come to after a long day at work. I’m not even referring to the United States as our home right now, I’m referring to the home which houses billions of humans, animals, species, and plants; the earth. Over the past century humans have been finding ways to industrially expand and grow economically, and accomplished it at the expense of our earth. The butterfly effect is an active adjunct of
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The great Chicago fire was one of the most deadliest fires. Some people believe that Louis H Cohn , peg leg started it . But natural causes had something to do with it. According to -what started the great Chicago fire?- it states that it was hot that summer of 1871. The bustling city of Chicago sweltered under the heat of the Sun and very little rain fell to alleviate the severe drought that consumed the city. They also said that Fires were a common occurrence, thanks to swirling winds, the dry
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To begin with, American Indians had lived in Illinois for thousands of years before Europeans. In 1673, French pioneers, Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet, explored the Illinois River. The Illinois Territory was created on February 3rd, 1809 with its capital at Kaskaskia, which was an early French settlement. During the Civil War, Illinois was ranked fourth for men who served in the Union Army. The Century of Progress World’s Fair was held in Chicago in 1933. Oil struck in both Marion and Crawford
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Prevent Costly Damages With a New Roof Installation When you have a new roof installed, it not only provides protection for the contents of your home against the elements and animals, but it is an investment for your home as well. A roof replacement can also help keep the heat and air in your home, which may help to reduce the cost of your utility bills each month. A shingle roof generally lasts 15-20 years; however, if you live in an area that is susceptible to extreme weather, such as snow, hail
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In today’s society, wildlife conservations are often consumed by industrial developments. Former US president Jimmy Carter, along with numerous other advocates, stands against these movements to preserve America’s ‘last truly great wilderness’. In his foreword to Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Jimmy Carter implements vivid imagery along with personal testimonies to make emotional appeals to craft a convincing argument. Through his passage, Carter effectively raises awareness in Americans about
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