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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.
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https://www.livescience.com/60454-manmade-crop-circles-in-sahara.html A photograph taken by an astronaut while in space reveals perfectly symmetric circles of crop in agricultural fields in southwest Egypt. Although it may appear as a extraterrestrial thing of beauty, it is not quite as complex. Underground watering systems allow water to be "water is drawn to the surface and sprinkled onto crops through slowly spinning pipes using a process called center-pivot irrigation." Of course this type of watering does not account for all abnormal designs created in fields, that is a bit more technologically advanced approach that can be created with use of GPS and microwave radiation.
If aliens were to be the ones making these crop circles, we may be in for a big change. We may have to share our earth with an entire new bound of species. As we are already overpopulated, this would be a massive struggle. Who knows, we may not be advanced enough to be worthy of extraterrestrial beings to stop and coexist with. http://www.modbee.com/news/business/article173246086.html The mysterious sinking of a small oil tanker carrying 2,200 tons of fuel oil and 370 tons of marine gas oil occurred off the Athens' coastline a few days ago. The oil has spread quickly, secreting a foul smell and leaving the residue of oil along the beaches. Many helpers have been called upon to clean up the viscous spill. Although it is devastating for tourism and fishermen, it is not quite considered an environmental disaster. Rather, it is labeled as an "environmental accident." It is predicted that the waters and coastline will be restored to their former glory in 25-30 days.
Luckily this spill is unlikely to cause any major damage to the the islands and reef. The beautiful beaches and cliffs will not be damaged to any extent. This is good because someday I'd like to visit Greece in its full glory and prestige. With new technology and volunteer assistance from those who inhabit the area, I'm sure a solution will be found in a quick and productive manner. Billions are Drinking Water Contaminated with Plastic -- and US has it the Worst, Study Finds9/7/2017 According to Public Radio International, researchers from the University of Michigan and the State University of New York have tested "159 water samples from five different continents" and have concluded that the United States was the worst with plastic fibers. At 94% contamination, it leads the other 82 countries that were found to have impure water flowing in their systems. When people think of water contamination in the United States, many think of Flint. Michigan and their infamous dirty water. However, this has the potential to be more dangerous as it sweeps across the country unnoticed by the naked eye. We've seen how plastic harms animals -- what's in store for us?
Hopefully nothing too traumatic! However with recent natural disaster taking place all over our country, it is unlikely that water pollutants is at the very top of the list above assisting those citizens suffering through the forces that have left them homeless and hopeless. We can only hope for the best as we continue to better our homes and ourselves. |
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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