Sina Kibrom
9/3/18
Environmental Science 6th
Adopt a Topic: Environmental Related Disease
Geography: The World
K., MJ, C., & S. (2018, February 6). School of Nursing, University of Texas at El Paso, Health Science and Nursing Building, Room 359, 500 West University Avenue, El Paso, TX, USA. Electronic address: Holvera@utep.edu. Retrieved from https://europepmc.org/abstract/med/29874545
https://europepmc.org/abstract/med/29874545
Abstract: In this publication, it goes over the problems we must face with all these environmental diseases. Many measures can indeed be taken to reduce this environmental disease burden. Some examples include the promotion of safe household water storage and better hygiene measures, the use of cleaner fuels and safer, more judicious use and management of toxic substances in the home and workplace. At the same time, actions by sectors such as energy, transport, agriculture, and industry are urgently required, in cooperation with the health sector, to address the root environmental causes of ill health. Starting since years ago we have been affecting the environment negatively. Through these new studies made by scientists, we are able to find ways to prevent environmental related diseases. By conserving water, using less energy, and recycling we can help the environment to stay healthy. My article is related to Environmental Science because it discusses the big topic on how we must save our environment as well and preserve our resources. My article also discusses the many ways that we can help our environment by finding alternative methods.
- K. (2018, May 20). Why antibiotic pollution is a global threat. Retrieved from https://www.chemistryworld.com/news/why-antibiotic-pollution-is-a-global-threat/3009021.article
Aquaculture is rapidly affecting us. The need for antibiotics has increased and so has the amount of excess from these antibiotics to enter rivers and oceans, which causes a negative affect on the fish. These manipulations decrease the effectiveness of the fishes immune system to clear up bacterial colonization and infection. The antibiotics are small and have the ability to swept up in waters as well as being eaten by fish.”There are a number of important studies that indicate that the bacterial flora in the environment surrounding aquaculture sites contain an increased number of antibiotic‐resistant bacteria.” Experiments have been done by testing the bottom surfaces of water and looking for antibiotics and mutated fish. Another dangerous factor the risk of the mutated fish is being eaten. Once consumed, the person can suffer health issues causing them to risk their lives. By doing this they can find where it’s coming from and preventing it from coming in the water. More of this antibiotic is being created with some positive, but many negatives. The increase in growth of aquaculture is drastically affecting humans and as well as the environment. This relates to the environment because it’s discussing the importance of keeping our waters clean in order to stay safe.
Warnings Over Pollution Met With a Shrug in Coal Country. (18, September 4). Retrieved September 3, 2018, from https://www.usnews.com/news/news/articles/2018-09-04/warnings-over-pollution-met-with-a-shrug-in-coal-country
Trump’s Affordable Clean Energy program would dismantle President Barack Obama’s 2015 Clean Power Plan, which has been caught up in court battles without yet being implemented. In places such as West Virginia, it’s being argued, that the air in the coal mines is safe, but really contains toxic air that is being breathed in. Exposing their lungs to these toxins will lead to future health problems. Examples of this include asthma, heart attacks, and so on. This article relates to environmental science because it discusses the health and risks of exposure to nitrogen and other toxic chemicals. Just as I learned about the good and bad of the environment this article also discusses the side effects of harmful exposure and the damages caused to these worker’s lung. I found this article to be really interesting because the topic has previously been discussed before about the risks coals miners take and ways to prevent other mishaps from happening.
Schwartz, J., Friedman, L., Lipton, E., PIERRE-LOUIS, K., Sengupta, S., Popovich, N., . . . LESCAZE, Z. (2018, August 30). Climate and Environment. Retrieved September 3, 2018, from https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/05/climate/what-are-schools-doing-to-go-green.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fclimate&action=click&contentCollection=climate®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=9&pgtype=sectionfront
Abstract: Many schools are trying new methods to go greener. Due to the price drop in solar power, more than 5,500 schools are now using solar power energy across the country. For example, Tiny creek school started using solar power and saved thousands of dollars. It is now be used for other school materials. Even the kids from the school participated in helping. Students asked their school board to explore alternative energy options. The Tri-Creek district issued bonds to cover installation costs and has also used a system that allows users of solar energy to sell the excess electricity back to the local utility. But Indiana, along with several other states, is phasing out that program. This relates to the environment because this article discusses ways to reduce energy and save power. If more people begin to try these methods of saving energy and using less water, then we can improve the environment. The Tri-Creek district issued bonds to cover installation costs and has also used a system that allows users of solar energy to sell the excess electricity back to the local utility. By having help from friends we can all improve he environment together.
The Islamic State’s toxic farewell: Environmental sabotage and chronic disease. (2018, February 04). Retrieved September 3, 2018, from https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the-islamic-states-toxic-farewell-environmental-sabotag
Abstract: Ahmed Jassim is a young teen from Iraq who can’t go outside due to his heart condition. Ahmed had been in his condition since being exposed to toxic fumes. Those fumes affected his lungs, making them weak. Now Ahmed will never be the same for his lungs are too weak to allow him to go outside. This cased physical and psychological damage. Currently, in Iraq, there are no longer edible crops, drinking water and most of the children have breathing complications due to the oil well eruption during the war. Studies shows the government’s urgency to clear out the bombs and explosives in the area. By doing this it will prevent more lives from being lost, it will stop the pollution in the air, and prevent contamination of water. This relates to the environment because it points out the effects of other countries environmental footprint and the big role we play in the environment. The articles also use a lot of examples that discuss the risks and dangers of the exposure of gas and chemicals from the air, resulting in a lot of deaths.
What do you think should be done to further help the situation?
I think in order to further help this situation we must first try to end this war. With help from other countries, we can have the ability to prevent more explosives from entering the area and killing people. Doing this will prevent people from undergoing the brutal effects of breathing in toxic chemicals.
(In response to your 4th article). I think that schools using more solar power is really great and important in transitioning to using more sustainable energy, and I like that some students can get involved. Do you think we should do the same at M-A?
MA should use solar power because we can use that extra money for other important materials and necessities such as sports, school supplies, and much more.