International Cooperation
International cooperation and agreements play a vital role in addressing global environmental issues over the long term. These agreements bring together nations, organizations, and stakeholders to collectively tackle issues that transcend borders and impact the planet as a whole. Here are the key roles they play. Some environmental issues, such as air and water pollution, […]
Water Pollution
Unfortunately, even with the improvement of treatment systems, in the 1960s, water pollution of American rivers was six times greater than in 1900 and contained acid mine drainage, viruses, pesticides and industrial wastes. Water pollution became a big issue in the late 1960’s when thousands of dead fish were being found washed up on shores […]
Dust Bowl and Soil Erosion
The Dust Bowl in the United States during the 1930s had continued into the 1940s, farmers discussed the causes of soil erosion, the impact on agricultural productivity, and efforts to implement soil conservation. The drought of the 1950s was among the most widespread, severe and sustained ever experienced in the United States, exceeding that of […]
Waste Disposal Issues
In 1960, our daily rate of disposal was closer to 2.7 pounds (1.2 kilograms) of garbage per person a day. And the landfills where most of our trash ends up have been closing across the country — usually either because they have filled up or they didn’t meet federal safety standards. According to the Clean […]
Air Pollution And Animals
How does air pollution affects animals? Animals are affected by air pollution in multiple ways. The list of possible conditions developed in pets exposed to harmful substances includes: respiratory diseases such as asthma – it’s worth mentioning that in the case of animals the aftermaths are noticeable much later and are hard to diagnose. Nevertheless, […]
Environmental Legislation
In Silent Spring, and later in testimony before a congressional committee, Carson asserted that one of the most basic human rights must surely be the “right of the citizen to be secure in his own home against the intrusion of poisons applied by other persons.” Through ignorance, greed, and negligence, government had allowed “poisonous and […]
