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https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/12/climate/food-waste-emissions.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fclimate&action=click&contentCollection=climate®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=2&pgtype=sectionfront Globally we throw away about 1/3 of the total food produced. That's 1.3 billion tons of all sorts fo food that could go towards third world countries and all the people in the world that are suffering from starvation. However, many times the food goes bad due to lack of refrigeration, getting squashed at the bottoms of bags or crates, or being soiled as it gets transported from the farm to market or supermarket. But in wealthier countries, 40% of the food is thrown out by consumers. Whether or not it fits our appetite, was made the wrong way, or is a bit too cold, many Americans push their plate to the side and opt out of said meal.
We, people, are the most wasteful on Earth. If we don't like a type of food given to us, we don't eat it. Especially at restaurants. If something tastes a bit off or there's an ingridient in there that you didn't ask for, the plate is more often than not sent back to the kitchen only to be remade again. This not only wastes food, but the money, time, electricity, and other resources that go into . preparing meals.
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http://www.turlockjournal.com/section/26/article/35573/ "Blaming global warming is a cop out as it allows us to continue to build in a manner that is anything but bright" according to authors of our beloved Turlock journal. Reasoning behind the massive fires down south is apparently not due to any changes in our climate, but rather, the build up of more to burn with unfortunate higher temperatures and the blowing of the Santa Ana winds. It is not us to climate change to deal with our unnatural disasters, it is up to us.
What... This is climate change. Yes, there are fires in Australia during this time of the year, but they are in an entirely different part of the globe than us. It is almost incomparable to put the two places side by side. Oh, my Turlock Journal, one of the only ones that uses the term "heck" in context when speaking upon major global issues. Blaming is not the option, you are right. So do not blame those who believe in climate change and are doing their best to bring awareness and slow it down a bit. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-trump-shaped-science-in-2017/ What a year it has been. Reforms made, some uncalled for and unknown as to the reason exactly -- mostly in the science and environmental departments. The appointment of Scott Pruitt, claims that climate change is a hoax, Rick Perry as secretary of Department of Energy, and forwarding on the Keystone XL pipeline. An advancement or decline? The favor of the Republican party within the environmental wing of the nation is not doing well whatsoever.
Who in their right mind thought it was such a great idea to put all of these people in charge of not only the human species, but all others that reside in the Unites States. It was not a great move on behalf of the American people and I hope they know that. As a minor who is not quite allowed to vote yet, I can only wish for a brighter future that may revert the actions of the recent past and save what is close to being destroyed. http://www.turlockjournal.com/section/14/article/35572/ Raking and blowing leaves into storm drains and piling them up just to sit has not been doing any good for the streets or leaves. Letting them remain stagnant in the gutters may lead to the flooding of streets, although we have not had much rain, an increase in pollution with garbage hidden in the leaves, and less parking. Pick up your leaves, people!
Really, this isn't too difficult. I know so many of my neighbors who leave their leaves piled up in the gutters. I will pick them up if they pay me, even if they don't it's not a heinous task and it only takes but a few minutes, trust me, I do it multiple times each week. The hassle is minimal compared to the possible citations or even fines that may follow. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/12/171213143720.htm Many scientists are now under the impression that air pollution is linked to an increase in bad behavior for teens. Small particles detected in the air that affect the functions of the lungs and heart may also cause inflammation in the brain which influence adolescent behavior. Hence, the affects may spur an increase in aggressive behavior and juvenile delinquency. It has been known that pollutants in the air impact many in a negative way, but nothing like this was ever expected.
I believe that yes, the inhalation and exposure to harmful chemicals may hamper the attitude and behavior of many, but it my be a stretch to link air pollution to delinquency. Yes, children are not the best behaved at times, but that is most often due to the way they were raised and their surroundings which influence them, not the air quality. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/10/171012200221.htm Late last month, a stratovolcano in Bali named Mount Agung began to smoke and minimal movement was felt as little earthquakes beneath the mountain. Thousands have been evacuated by officials to prevent past events such as 1963, when the volcano erupted and killed over 1,000 people. There is a satellite in space measuring the amounts of CO2 from space, hopefully giving citizens enough time to relocate before it becomes too dangerous.
Bali, a great place to travel to for not that much money is never really portrayed as a place with such dangers. This may possibly be why traveling there is so cheap... Something that I never thought about that does indeed make a lot of sense. However the emission of the gases is natural, it is the harm produced by us that makes it worse. Human activity is hampering the environment. We cannot do all that we do and then blame the excessive emission on whether or not a single volcano blows. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/10/171018151845.htm With warmer waters, fish typically tend to swim further from the equator towards cooler climates. However as more water begins to raise in temperature, there are less places for the fish to reside, resulting in shallower waters, less fish, and quite possibly the extinction of some species. The evaporation of water occurring and global warming spreading rapidly is leaving us with formidable consequences.
Coral reefs are a wonderment of the oceans. The vibrant colors and patterns give life to the waters along with the various fish. However as they begin to diminish, that life goes away. How can humans help? It all goes back to being aware and eco-friendly. It doesn't take much to make a huge difference and the more involved in slowing down the dangerous process, the merrier. http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/10/us/california-fires-napa/index.html
https://www.livescience.com/60578-sixth-mass-extinction-may-be-inevitable.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/28/us/california-today-talk-of-a-ban-on-non-electric-cars.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=second-column-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news Contemplation on passing a law that California is only to use electric cars has sparked some controversy among the state. I'm not saying that a brand new Tesla wouldn't be great, but sadly I do not have the money for that kind of luxury. This has become the case for most Californians faced with this proposition. Also, as a large farming state, we cannot afford to rid of all trucks which help farmers with their work on the daily. It may be close to impossible to fit farming tools and other products into a much smaller and more compact car.
Although it may be interesting and much more beneficial for everyone to be driving around electric cars, it is extremely unlikely. Hypothetically, we'd be able to save more money in the long run and use the gas towards other things to where it may be used a bit more sparingly. We could get electricity to power the cars from solar plants and possibly other sources of renewable energy. It is an ideal plot, however an unlikey one. |
AuthorSophie Mayol is a senior at Turlock High School. She is an avid food critic, cat lover, and an OK athlete always trying her best. Archives
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