was simpler. Imagine a community that comes together‚ where everyone knows each other and very possibly all work together. This was the scene of the Pennsylvania Anthracite coal region at the beginning of the twentieth century. The discovery of anthracite coal in Pennsylvania in 1900 led to the development of a robust coal industry in the eastern part of Pennsylvania that grew rapidly and contributed greatly to the history and economy of Pennsylvania. The book “The Face of Decline” written by
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| |Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) |Coal-burning power plants |Birds that are exposed to the Sulfuric acid are most likely to | | | |hatch unhealthy eggs. | Note: Some pollutants may not have direct health effects. Choose one of the following atmospheric issues: air pollution‚ global warming‚ ozone depletion‚ and acid deposition. Then‚ respond to the following:
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job opportunities (Lehrman). The growth of cities was also motivated by the expanded infrastructural facilities such as roads and railways that were necessitated by the need for people and raw material to move in and out of the new factories such coal mining and refineries. On another
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world is facing greater and greater pollution‚ along with the depletion of natural resources. Every person in every country is affected by damage to the earth’s environment. What can be done to address this problem and to either reverse the damage or at least try to limit the amount of damage that will be done in the future? Reduce the production of produces that are contributing to the pollution. Such as plastic in our water systems‚ coal burning in
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The Crisis with Fossil Fuels Have you ever thought about where your electricity comes from? What the petroleum your car runs on is made of? What produces all the energy you see? Coal‚ oil‚ and natural gas make up the list of major fossil fuels. Almost all energy produced in the United States comes from burning these highly important fuels. That energy powers almost all of our electricity and all of our transportation. We as the people of this very planet are currently in a crisis because fossil
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different types of pollutants. The first type‚ particulate matter‚ consists of solid and liquid aerosols suspended in the atmosphere. These arise from the burning of coal and from industrial processes. Atmospheric particles can scatter and absorb sunlight which reduces visibility. The second type is sulfur oxides which come from the burning of coal and industrial processes. Damage to materials‚ to vegetation‚ and to the human respiratory system is caused by the acid nature of oxides. Small quantities of
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replace fossil fuel The rapid depletion of fossil fuels has given serious warning that the era of using conventional energy is coming to an end. Due to the energy shortage‚ a need to find replacement of fossil fuels has appeared. Moreover‚ problems such as various pollution and serious climate change have occurred‚ which makes renewable and less pollution energy source alternative choices. Therefore‚ three options can be suggested to solve the problem with the depletion of natural sources. These options
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though makes our lives smooth and comfortable‚I think that it also bring with it certain disasters. The disaster is made by the users of the technology-the human beings. It is our behavior which affects the environment. It may be global warming‚ depletion of natural resources‚ seasonal uncertainties‚ or serious health problems‚ we are responsible in some or the other way to make it happen. Here comes the question‚ how informed‚ sensible and responsible we are as consumers? We are least bothered about
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protection of the earth‚ its atmosphere‚ and its various vital resources. These are the essential ingredients of our life and existence‚ and should be kept alive‚ pure‚ vibrant and rich. Of late‚ it has been keenly felt that their depletion can prove disastrous. For example‚ the depletion of the ozone layer of our atmosphere has caused a huge hole in the sky‚ which is growing bigger and bigger with the passage of time. Consequently‚ the very harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun are reaching the earth. This
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water‚ air and minerals such as gold‚ iron‚ copper‚ silver). Biotic resources are obtained from the biosphere. Forests and their products‚ animals‚ birds and their products‚ fish and other marine organisms are important examples. Minerals such as coal and petroleum are sometimes included in this category because they were formed from fossilized organic matter‚ though over long periods of time. Natural resources are also categorized based on the stage of development: Potential Resources
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