According to Talbot‚ there are currently around 16‚000 desalination plants in the world (2014). Although a con to this method involves needing a lot of energy‚ the benefit in having these desalination plants is that it gives saline or salt water a better purpose rather than it being an undrinkable source. Also‚ it helps countries that do not have a lot of access
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Now the concept itself is like a mathematical equation: economic increase plus a safer neighborhood equals a positive reputation. Still‚ there are those who believe the idea of gentrification produces a negative outcome for the community. Despite the cons to gentrification one should strongly take into consideration the positive effect it leaves in a community. The question now is‚ why are there residents against the idea‚ if gentrifying
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A parent driving their kids around until they are 18 is unnecessary. That is why the driving age shouldn’t be raised. If the driving age limit is set at 16‚ then parents don’t have to stop what they are doing to bring their child to work or school. The child will also learn to be responsible at an early age. Plus‚ 16-year-olds have stricter laws when it comes to driving. If you let 16-year-olds drive‚ the parents don’t have to worry about bringing them back and forth to work or school. The child
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The use of coal is much bigger than that. Coal is used to create almost half of all electricity generated in the United States. It is inexpensive compared to other energy sources‚ which means lower bills for its consumers. Coal is easily stored‚ transported‚ and controlled in large volumes A variety of industries use coal’s heat and by-products. Separated ingredients of coal (such as methanol and ethylene) are used in making plastics‚ tar‚ synthetic fibers‚ fertilizers‚ and medicines. Coal power
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The pros and cons of Ecotourism 1. Introduction Ecotourism is defined as responsible travel to natural areas that protect the environment and improve the welfare of local people (International Ecotourism Society (TIES)‚ 2005). It also follow certain principles such as minimize impact‚ build environmental and cultural respect‚ provide financial benefits to local people (TIES‚ n.d.). Global ecotourism began in 1990‚ and has been growing 20-34% per year‚ especially in 2004‚ ecotourism was growing globally
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The Pros of Illegal Drugs Many countries along with the United States have laws forbidding the possession‚ sale‚ and use of certain drugs ranging everywhere from marijuana to heroin. Though many countries classify these drugs as illegal‚ I believe certain ones are not as bad as people portray them as. In my mind‚ the illegal drug cannabis‚ also known as marijuana should be legalized since it can not only improve the economy but its side effects are not that foreign to other legal drugs.I believe
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Free speech‚ more than any other of America’s values‚ has been the touchstone of American democracy dating back to the Bill of Rights. The First Amendment‚ created in 1791‚ is so important because “without our basic and essential rights established by that first amendment‚ the others amendments would have little to no meaning and hardly any force.” It shows the creativity and innovativeness of American democracy. The Amendment states‚ “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion
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Ellis Driving for many teenagers is there first passage to freedom‚ nothing is more exciting to many teens than becoming the legal age to drive. In the United States‚ most states legal age limits are set somewhere between 15 to 17 yrs old‚ each state having there own licensing process often with some type of probationary period before teens can obtain a full license. Recently law makers in Florida‚ Georgia‚ Delaware‚ Illinois‚ and Massachusetts have debated raising the legal driving age. Many of
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eligible individuals and usually cash transfers are provided by the state and federal government. For instance‚ the pro from the recipients perspective rather the government perspective in view of a con in which a person that receiving the cash transfer can use them in any way that he or she chooses. O the other hand‚ the government negative perspective on cash transfer rather a pro for the recipients in which he or she that receiving the cash are not forced to spend them on the specific situation
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There is pro and cons about everything. Driverless cars can be dangerous and can also be helpful. Well‚ If you don’t know how to drive or is not a big fan of driving then this is a perfect car for you because this car can drive you everywhere. If you like driving if its your hobby then I don’t know if this car is the perfect thing for you because you will drive yourself everywhere. In my opinion i don’t really like this idea because these things that are made is making everyone lazy and make everyone
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