Research Methods Semester 1 Session 2013/2014 EFFECT OF PESTICIDE (INSECTICIDE) USE ON ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN HEALTH Institute of Biological Science‚ Faculty of Science‚ University of Malaya 1. Introduction Human and environment are two elements that depends on each other. Environment provided shelter‚ food and also our basic needs which is oxygen. But‚ because of anthropogenic activity our environment being under pressure. However‚ at the end of the day the most suffering one is
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Introduction In this project I aim to explain the contributes to the environment by the actions of humans and display the consequences. I am going to divide the project into different sections and then sub sections to make the project easier to navigate around and keep the information in relevant sections. • Section 1: HABITAT REDUCTION BY HUMANS. * The building of houses and roads * Quarrying * Farming * The draining of wetland areas * Recreational uses • Section
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Environmental pollution is the biggest menace to the human race on this planet today. It means adding impurity to environment. The environment consists of earth‚ water‚ air‚ plants and animals. If we pollute them‚ then the existence of man and nature will be hampered. It is true that trees are being cut down rapidly. Our earth is becoming warmer. If pollution continues‚ the day is not far when our earth will be a boiling pan and become a desert. Or it will be covered with sea water causing destruction
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Health Risks of Genetically Modified Foods Genetically modified (GM) foods‚ introduced to the American Public in 1996‚ involves taking the genes of the DNA of one plant or animal and transferring them to another species creating a new organism. Justification for this scientific manipulation revealed promises to eliminate world hunger‚ make plants resistant to pests and disease‚ and produce healthier foods. Agribusiness giants‚ like Monsanto‚ Bayer‚ and Syngenta include some of the companies first
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bites: Pound 10 leaves and a piece of branch. Apply poultice to the wound. - Root‚ locally and internally‚ used for abortion. - Roots‚ made into paste with water‚ used for hemorrhoids. - Roots and bark used externally for eczema‚ snake bites and as insecticide. - Fresh leaves applied to tumors to hasten suppuration. The leaves and flowers are cardiotonic (tonic effect on the heart)‚ diaphoretic (promotes perspiration)‚ diuretic (promotes excretion)‚ emetic (causes vomiting)‚ expectorant (cough remedy)
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Write an essay on environmental pollution Outline: 1. Introduction 2. Causes i. Industrial waste ii. Smoke iii. Noise iv. Deforestation v. spraying of pesticides and insecticides vi. Shortage of filth depots 3. Effects i. Mental tension ii. Respiratory diseases iii. Irritation iv. Deafness v. heart diseases 4. Remedies i. Forestation ii. Anti pollution devices iii. Regular check up of vehicles iv. New laws v. public awareness through media Pollution
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Usually this does not happen when a person first comes in contact with the product‚ but after a second exposure. Examples: Dyes‚ oils‚ tars‚ rubber‚ soaps‚ cosmetics‚ perfume‚ insecticides‚ wood resins‚ plants‚ paints‚ plastics‚ glues‚ fiber glass‚ metals‚ and polishes. Flammable: Any substance‚ liquid‚ solid‚ or the contents of a self-pressurized container‚ like aerosol cans‚ that can be easily set on fire or ignited. Extremely
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Chikungunya Fact sheet N°327 March 2008 ________________________________________ Key facts • Chikungunya is a viral disease that is spread by mosquitoes. It causes fever and severe joint pain. Other symptoms include muscle pain‚ headache‚ nausea‚ fatigue and rash. • The disease shares some clinical signs with dengue‚ and can be misdiagnosed in areas where dengue is common. • There is no cure for the disease. Treatment is focused on relieving the symptoms. • The proximity of mosquito breeding
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Kevin Doan ENVE 010 9/8/2013 Beeez in the trap There are countless species of bugs and insects in the world although few are as important as the honey bee. Honey bees are one of the most important pollinators in the world. Dancing is a form of communication exclusively used by honey bees. Although‚ bees are not only here to get jiggy. Each year‚ the bees’ pollination work is equivalent to $14 billion dollars in the United States alone. On a global scale‚ these bees would make around $215
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William Sawyer’s 12/16/15 Report – Plaintiff’s toxicology expert It is Mr. Sawyer’s opinion within reasonable toxicological certanty that‚ upon the analyses conducted to date and facts in the case‚ including the history of Det. Broehm’s incident‚ there is reasonable probable cause and sufficient evidence that the Mosquito Magnet® was the proximal cause of Mrs. McCool’s death. According to him there is evidence that the “Patriot Mosquito Magnet” (the McCool’s trap is an Independence model) is capable
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