Should the Endangered Species Act Be Strengthened? Most of us do not realize how much we take for granted‚ but there are some out there who feel as I do when it comes to strengthening the Endangered Species Act. This law is essential to present and future generations‚ although we may not realize it. Humankind is lucky to live in such a variety of ecosystems‚ but unfortunately‚ we all happen to leave some type of mark on the Earth and share in the destruction of many species‚ as well as their
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The Importance of Endangered species in our world Importance of Endangered Species in our world INTRODUCTION The term endangered is used by international and national organizations to define plants and animals currently in danger of becoming extinct. Although the term endangered is universally used‚ the definition of an endangered species is greatly varied. In most cases‚ the factors causing an organism to become endangered are human- related. ABSTRACT Geographic distribution
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In my opinion passing the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) was necessary to protect the extinction of wildlife. Scientists have proven that one extinction can cause a disruption in the food chain‚ which has a domino effect on other extinctions. These extinctions can cause harm to humans. In all the environment is related to humans‚ if we like it or not. My belief is that implementation this act has not only helped with the preservation of wildlife and ecosystems‚ but also has benefits on humans
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The Endangered Species Act: Facing Extinction It is found that “ninety-nine percent of currently threatened species are at risk from human activities‚ primarily those driving habitat loss‚ introduction of exotic species‚ and global warming” (“The Extinction Crisis”). The Endangered Species Act was put into place in 1973 as citizens of the United States began to realize the harsh effects of their everyday living on the living species around them. Plants and animals began to disappear‚ causing discord
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Gabreille Montez Mr. Shelley ENGL 102 28 September 2013 Technology taking over job opportunity In “Is Your Job an Endangered Species?” Andy Kessler effectively organizes his work by using different grouping skills. He introduces his idea by grabbing the attention of his audience; however‚ his informal tone isolates his audience. Kessler writes to persuade the reader on his belief that the advancement in technology is negatively impacting the job industry by replacing thousands
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sure that no species die out so as to not upset the environmental balance. When we protect all species‚ we are protecting the entire habitat. Therefore‚ we are maintaining the safety of our own environment as humans. To help protect threatened species‚ then-president‚ Richard Nixon‚ signed into law the Endangered Species Act in 1973. Yet after 34 years‚ some still argue that this Act has been a failure. So the question is‚ "Did the Endangered Species Act have more negative effects than beneficial
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Endangered Species By: Jennifer Petley There are currently only 30 individual Amur leopards left in the world‚ the hawksbill turtle has been deemed “critically endangered”‚ the black-footed ferret who was once thought to be globally extinct has only a population of 1000‚ the black rhino was said to be “doomed to disappear from the face of the earth” in 1961‚ and the Saola deer has an estimated population of a few hundred at a maximum‚ or possibly only a few dozen at a minimum. There are many
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place that the endangered animal could no longer find in the wild. Rather than supplying animals for public entertainment‚ the modern zoo’s focus is education of the public‚ inspiring and motivating people to advocate for environmental change. Many people feel passionately about the protection of animals‚ and each time a person visits a zoo there is a chance that he or she will be newly inspired to work for a better life for animals‚ especially those that are endangered. In Hurley’s
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Endangered Species are animals that are almost at near extinction of its own kind. These Endangered species are being poached and killed for the things that they have‚ and that poachers see as a profit for money. Poachers seem to forget though that once all of those animals are killed those animals cannot be reborn again‚ they are completely gone from our world they are extinct‚ and this is where the Endangered Species Act come into play to help these species from becoming extinct. The way the organization
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to scholars‚ scientists‚ and nature lovers alike‚ and it forms a vital part of the heritage we all share as Americans.”-President Richard Nixon The Endangered Species Act of 1973 is one of the most popular and effective environmental laws ever enacted. It is a commitment by the American people to work together to protect and restore those species that are most at risk of extinction. We humans have always been a part of nature. We evolved in wilderness among plants and animals that have existed
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