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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Coast.This mammals population in the 1800s was approximately 1‚360. It has dramatically declined to 100‚but it is slowly increasing.Disease‚inbreeding and human interaction are the main reason why the Florida panther is endangered. It is sad that the Florida panther is endangered. There are many reasons why the Florida panther is endangered.Humans are 1 of the many reasons why the Florida panther is endangered.In 2006‚11 of the 19 panthers were killed by cars‚leaving only 8 alive.There
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beautiful with floral landscapes. The number of bee species is decreasing‚ which has caused them to be placed onto the endangered species list. Although they are decreasing there’s still a chance to save them from going extinct. Bees are on the endangered list and they could quickly come to an end if someone doesn’t take control of the issue. So why are bees on the endangered list? Although‚ pest and diseases are the main factors that
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2008 to protect the polar bear species from extinction by adding them to the endangered list. This should be a wake-up call to every individual living on the planet Earth as it is time to take responsibility for our actions and start making serious changes. Continued decrease of sea ice levels is expected in the future which affects the entire span of polar bears which reclassifies their status as threatened and endangered. The initial process began with a 12-Month Petition Finding and Proposed Rule
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"Taking" Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA)‚ 16 U.S.C. § 1532(19) (2006). - "The term ’take’ means to harass‚ harm‚ pursue‚ hunt‚ shoot‚ wound‚ kill‚ trap‚ capture‚ or collect‚ or to attempt to engage in any such conduct." § 1538 (a)(1)(B) - "it is unlawful for any person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to . . . . take any such species within the United States or the territorial sea of the United State." "Knowingly" United States v. McKittrick‚ 142 F.3d 1170‚ 1177 (9th Cir
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States. Is extinction serious threat? should endangered species be protected? All three sources give the answer that endangered species should be protected. They believe that saving endangered species is the most important thing‚ which is like saving human beings’ life. First of all‚ Wagner‚ Viqi points out that lots of plants and animals are responsible for a variety of useful medication. His perspective on the issue is medical. According to “Endangered Species”‚ Viqi reports that around 60% of
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Our Endangered Values by former President of the United States of America‚ James Earl Carter Jr. (Jimmy Carter)‚ is a book which discusses America’s “moral crisis.” The aforementioned crisis concerns heavily debated political issues since President Carter’s term‚ including abortion‚ gay rights‚ foreign policy‚ and the death penalty‚ and discusses President Carter’s views on such topics. He speaks of his contention between his religion‚ Christianity and his own political beliefs‚ as a Democrat (Left-Wing)
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Human effects and involvement on endangered and extinct species Tiffany Tierson Abstract This paper was constructed to give an overview of the vast majority of species that are disappearing and have disappeared from the earth. With informative knowledge and accurate numbers the reader was introduced to the different ways that animals are becoming extinct‚ deforestation‚ overpopulation‚ economic prosperity‚ population growth‚ urban environment‚ global perspective and science and ethics. Each
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The Effects of Ocean Acidification on Marine Life As humans‚ we often see ourselves as the top of the food chain throughout the atmosphere‚ being the creatures with the most influence on shaping our environments and the living conditions of ourselves and other life. With that power‚ also comes the responsibility to be aware of how our actions and how they affect the natural balance in the biosphere. Since the rise of the industrial revolution‚ however‚ we have a great flux in carbon dioxide fluxes
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and Endangered Species Acts. The goal of the Clean Air Act was to lower pollutants in the air. This would allow the environment to thrive and cause fewer premature deaths in the country. The Clean water Act implemented a set of well-needed water quality standards. It also prevented disposal of harmful chemicals into a body of water. The Endangered Species Act was created protect and replenish animal species that are in danger of extinction. The act extends to the ecosystems that endangered or threatened
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