Topic 6: Applied and Social Ecology: Anthropogenic factor The main idea: Note the ways in which people are using their knowledge of ecology in an effort to find rational ways to protect natural resources with minimal ecological risk. Lecture outline: 1. Specific characteristics of anthropogenic factor 2. Environment and its components 3. Ecological crisis and ecological situations 4. Modern ecological crisis and its characteristics 5. Pollution and sources of pollution 1. Specific characteristics
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April 2013 Public Forum “CON” Analysis Recently‚ we gave our comprehensive analysis of the Pro side of the April Public Forum resolution‚ Resolved: The continuation of current U.S. anti-drug policies in Latin America will do more harm than good. Today‚ we’re discussing the Con side‚ which‚ while slightly trickier‚ if done properly can be argued very persuasively. To recap‚ the pro’s argument is‚ essentially‚ that drugs are such an intractable and complex issue
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NAFTA’s implementation brought a great opportunity for Mexico’s economy. During its early days‚ it was believed that NAFTA would bring rapid growth‚ raise wages‚ and reduce emigration. NAFTA resulted in a 11.3% increase in U.S-Mexico trade‚ which lead to the increase of 10.5% in exports. NAFTA allowed the U.S to become Mexico’s primary market for export at a whopping 77.6%. Although exports and trade increased‚ Mexican economy did not develop at the rate it was hoped. Between 1993 and 2013 Latin
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Greek mythology has always played an important role somewhere in society. Greek mythology has its pros and cons‚ one pro is the acceptance it shows through the Greek culture. The Greek god Eros portrays the importance of acceptance in the Greek culture very well throughout many stories in Greek mythology through: his domain‚ myths‚ and his appearance/personality. Eros exemplifies acceptance very well through his protection of homosexuality‚ support of “love at first sight”‚ and acceptance of diversity
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IN compliance with a custom as old as the Government itself‚ I appear before you to address you briefly and to take in your presence the oath prescribed by the Constitution of the United States to be taken by the President "before he enters on the execution of this office." 1 I do not consider it necessary at present for me to discuss those matters of administration about which there is no special anxiety or excitement. 2 Apprehension seems to exist among the people of the Southern States
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the pros and cons of the policy‚ and how the policy raises issues of federalism. President Barack Obama made health care reform the foundation of his agenda during his
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State‚ the right of the people to keep and bear Arms‚ shall not be infringed." This is where the controversy of gun control begins and the pros and cons being explored. The pros of gun control includes the decrease of deaths‚ prevents a violent conflict it protects women from domestic abusers‚ it prevents mass murders and make the environment less dangerous. The cons of gun control includes: Gun control laws would prevent citizens from protecting themselves from foreign invaders‚ Gun control laws infringe
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Pros and Cons of Affirmative Action 2 The Pros and Cons of Affirmative Action in the Workplace According to the Encarta Dictionary‚ affirmative action (AA) is a policy or program aimed at countering discrimination against minorities and women‚ especially in employment and education. There are those who feel that AA has exceeded its usefulness‚ and is no longer required. Opposite that viewpoint‚ many think that AA has served its purpose well‚ but there is still a steady need and place for
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investing in a wind turbine to create electricity for your home‚ you’ll likely spend some time researching how they work and if this investment is worth it. Like other environmentally-friendly options‚ there are many pros and cons of wind energy to weigh against one another. Pros •The creation of wind energy is "clean". Unlike the use of coal or oil‚ generating energy from the wind doesn’t produce pollutants or require any harmful chemicals. •Wind is free. If you live in a geographical location
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genetic testing has many ethical issues. Genetic testing has both pros
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