Disadvantages 1) Uranium Waste- The chief danger lies with the mining waste; it contains radium‚ which is highly radioactive. Radon gas (one of the products that occur after radium undergoes radioactive decay) can expose workers and nearby and nearby communities to an array of health risks like lung cancer‚ bone cancer and lymphoma. 2) The energy source for nuclear energy is Uranium‚ which is a scarce resource. It’s supply is estimated to last only for the next 30 to 60 years depending on the actual
Premium Nuclear power Uranium Coal
a. What does community service/ volunteerism mean to you? I define volunteerism as the act of willingly and voluntarily doing things to help others when you get nothing tangible in return for efforts. This may be done for a number of reasons which should not include gaining publicity for the individual initiating the activity. It is humbling and rewarding to serve others. I believe one can benefit from volunteerism by growing their knowledge base about the activity in which they are participating
Premium Environment Civil society Person
financing: 1) What are the pros and cons of paying physicians by fee-for-service? Pros • Patient’s own choice of doctors and hospitals‚ thereby improving accessibility. • Patients may visit any specialist without a referral from a primary care physician. • Improves physician autonomy. • High service volume. Cons • There is usually a deductible (anywhere from $500 to $1500 or more) before the insurance plan starts paying claims. The doctors will be reimbursed 80% for the services provided while the patient
Premium Health care Medicine Health economics
Mandatory military service can be further recognized as conscription and conscription is defined as a compulsory enlistment for state service‚ typically in the armed forces. Conscription was practiced since the beginning of our country and even during the famous World Wars‚ the war against Vietnam and many more. We soon after transitioned into a volunteer based military. “The military services in the United States have been organized on a volunteer basis since 1973‚ when President Richard Nixon abolished
Premium United States World War II President of the United States
Pros and Cons of Vaccination In 1796‚ Edward Jenner invented the first vaccine‚ which was for the smallpox virus. (Google timeline) Centuries later‚ we now have a very large amount of vaccines that have been created with the purpose of protecting the human race from infectious diseases. The question is‚ how effective are these vaccines? Are they more beneficial or harmful to us? Are they serving their purpose? Could a person survive in this world without ever being immunized? In this small research
Free Immune system Vaccination Vaccine
Volunteering and providing services to the community in which I reside is extremely imperative to me‚ because of this I take as many opportunities as I can to help out. Of all of the hours I have spent volunteering‚ one service in particular stands out the most. A few years ago I was invited to volunteer at my town’s local nursing home‚ I was skeptical at first‚ but I proceeded to accept the offer anyway. The date arrived‚ my group and myself entered the nursing home where we were welcomed with warm
Premium Nursing Nurse Emotion
The Pros and Cons of Globalization Starting out‚ I would first like to define globalization. It is” The worldwide movement toward economic‚ financial ‚trade‚ and communications integration. Globalization implies the opening of local and nationalistic perspectives to a broader outlook of an interconnected and interdependent world with free transfer of capital‚ goods‚ and services across national frontiers. However
Free Globalization International trade Asia
Community Service Report With busy lives‚ it can be hard to find time to volunteer. Nonetheless‚ there are so many issues that are worth to be noticed and concerned‚ whether it is about the environment or animal welfare. Volunteering can definitely help you see the world m different perspectives for the betterment of society. On 23d November 2014‚ I volunteered for the Charity Run 2014 organized by UNICEF. I worked at the assembly point‚ which is the Hong Kong Disneyland Car Park. My time as a luggage
Premium The Runners Person Volunteering
Community Service Project Care Package for the Homeless By: Matthew Vargas Why the need for care packages? • The use of everyday necessities such as toothbrushes‚ toothpaste‚ soap‚ shampoo‚ deodorant and most importantly food is often taken for granted. Hygiene is a very important to maintain health and prevent diseases. Although you ’d be surprised of how many citizens within your community don’t have the fiancés to support basic needs. How to make a care package • One of the best gifts you
Premium Homelessness Hygiene Granola
My Community Service Experience Place of Hope is a distinctive faith-based‚ state-licensed children’s organization in Palm Beach Gardens. Place of Hope provides family-style foster care (emergency and long-term); family outreach and intervention; maternity care; safety for victims of domestic minor sex trafficking; transitional housing and support services; foster care recruitment and support; hope and healing opportunities for children and families who have been traumatized by abuse and neglect
Premium Family Nursing Sociology