Scientific contemporary issues: The causes and effects of air pollutants There are many different air pollutants created from many different sources. Sources of air pollution range from car exhaust emissions (Carbon dioxide‚ Carbon monoxide‚ Nitrogen Dioxide‚ Lead & particulate matter)‚ industrial sources such as factories‚ power plants and refineries (Sulphur dioxide‚ Nitrogen dioxide‚ Carbon monoxide‚ carbon dioxide etc) air-conditioning and refrigeration (CFCs). Natural sources also
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Cause and effect of global cancer Cancer is a leading cause of death globally. Three-quarter of cancer deaths occur in developingcountries or the third world (WHO‚ 2010). If current knowledge were put into practice‚ at least one third of cancer cases could be prevented‚ another third could be detected early‚ treated and cured; and suffering could be alleviated through palliative care for patients with advanced cancers. (WHO‚ 2009) In low- and middle-income countries‚ cancer overwhelmingly affects
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The Causes and Effects of Divorce About fifty percent of American marriages end up in divorce. Young couples who are twenty and younger are the highest percentage when it comes to divorce rates. When someone gets a divorce and they get married later there usually is another divorce later on. Men are more likely to file for divorce than women‚ as shown in research. There are many reasons as to why married couples decide on getting a divorce. One of the most known causes as to why married couples
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The Causes and Effects of Whaling 1 The Causes and Effects of Whaling Whale is the current name for diverse marine mammals of the order Cetacea‚ having the general shape of a fish with forelimbs modified as fins‚ a tail with level flukes‚ and one or two blowholes on top of the head. (“Whale”‚ 2010). Whaling dates back to prehistoric times‚ but it became an important industry in the nineteenth century. Whales have been hunted for meat or made into lighting oil. Until the international injunction
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Term Paper 12/7/11 Biology 205 The Causes and Effects of Alcoholism In the United States there are approximately 79‚000 deaths annually attributed to excessive alcohol use (NASAIC‚ 2011). Alcoholism is defined as a medical disease or a neurological disorder. Alcoholism is essentially when a person continues to drink‚ even when health‚ work‚ or family are being harmed (NCBI et al‚ 2011). Alcohol is not an issue when enjoyed in moderation and responsibly‚ this however is not always the case.
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as well as the personal losses due to traffic crashes. 0. Become better acquainted with certain crash prevention techniques. 0. Gain better understanding of our Florida Traffic Laws in respect to speed‚ signs‚ school buses and the consequences. 0. Learn the importance of safety equipment. 0. Learn what the affects of alcohol have on our driving capabilities. Course Outline Introduction(this module) - 5 minutes * PART 1 - TRAFFIC CRASH PROBLEM - MAGNITUDE AND FACTORS
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Divorce; The Cause and Effect The divorce rate in America is at an all time high with approximately 41% of the first time marriages and 60% of second marriages ending in a divorce‚ which I am a statistic of both. Two major causes that lead to a rise of divorce rates is lack of communication and financial problems; the overall effect of a divorce is a person’s general happiness. One of the primary reasons why people cannot stay married is a lack of communication. Communication is a vital element
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Urban Environment Traffic congestion in cities is a problem throughout the world. Evaluate the effectiveness of one official initiative undertaken to tackle this issue. Traffic congestion has become one of the serious issues globally due to the rise in traffic demand. As a result of ineffectiveness of existing devices and methods in reduction of bottlenecks‚ it is more obvious to discover new strategies rather than constructing new alternatives and expansion in public transportation infrastructure
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old age. Cigarette smoke is the leading cause of emphysema. When inhaling tobacco smoke‚ it temporarily paralyzes the microscopic hairs that line bronchial air ways. These hairs sweep irritants and germs out of a person’s airways‚ but when smoke interferes with this sweeping movement‚ from the paralysis‚ irritants remain in a person’s bronchial tubes Emphysema is a progressive disease of the lungs that can cause shortness of breath. The physical shapes of the lungs are
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affecting the biodiversity adversely‚ as well as being one of the major contributory factors of the Holocene mass extinction that is ongoing. What are the Causes of Deforestation? The destruction of the forests is occurring due to various reasons‚ one of the main reasons being the short term economic benefits. Given below are some more common causes of deforestation: Used for Urban and Construction Purposes: The cutting down of trees for lumber that is used for building materials‚ furniture‚ and
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