POLLUTION -ITS EFFECT IN OUR ENVIRONMENT/HEALTH
One of the downside of our progressive life is the creation of so many industries that not only pollute the earth but known to have a very negative health impact in our lives.In 1970, the US Environmental Protection Agency was formed and last year has 15, 913 employees with a $7.901 billion dollar annual budget.
It was primarily conceived and created for the purpose of protecting human health and the environment during the Reagan's administration.
Today, it prides itself in creating and maintaining the national standards on the enforcement of laws for the said purpose.
But this is only in the US. The purpose of this blog is to create awareness for us all citizens of the world to participate and cooperate in such an astronomical responsibility, after all, we have only one earth, yet so far that sustains human life that we know of. While science has a continued effort and success in finding so many similar planets that can sustain life, it is not clear yet as to how we can reach those planets to become habitable for us human.
I am inspired to create this blog due to the enormous negative impact of other countries who might not have the same programs like we do. I am very aware that in some third world countries like my birth country, the Philippines, pollution is one of the worst problem we have when it comes to human health.
Our population growth is rising fast, yet we are not globally united in this effort that I know of. In fact I am aware how most of us are not taking the responsibility seriously expecting the government to do it all for us. I read the new law under the Obama administration on checking the new system of extracting gas from under the surface of the earth called FRACKING.
Any opinions on how we can contribute to this growing concern? And what can we do specifically in our place to create awareness and responsibility? What would happen if we continue to harm our environment?
Thank you all for your contributions, opinions and comments.
Comments (112)
Now why other states are not imposed on such laws? Make me wonder..
thanks Ian.
Last time I was on the moon, there was a few robotics left behind there.. and a keg of beer too. lol
okay, just kidding with you..
Interesting blog. Remember everyone, RECYCLE.. that's right.. fix your old bicycles.
I wish you lots of smiles, Lindsy.
Thank you again.
And by the way, the front page on the News the other day is the creation of a body that will study the use of fracking in the shale oiling or mining..It is such a coincidence that you mentioned that on your previous blog.
Thanks again.
Thanks Robert.
the pollution drops in our valley like a bowl at times.. it comes from the bigger cities and settles here.. of course, not as bad as some California cities. Most studies as you mention are a little flawed, because they mostly base the pollution on smog ratio to area size and population.
Whatever happens, California is still a great place to be, in my opinion. Yeah!
Have a nice night.
Thanks again Robert..your story is so great..you should write a book or become a contributor on some major magazines?
But I also participated in the one day clean act time Hans. I can't believe how the parks are all equipped with free stoves, even electricity and filtered waters. The bathroom in Sydney? Talking and every ten minutes it closes out on you? Amazing Hans.
The scary part that we take for granted is the fact that the record of having the earth getting warmer and warmer is progressing to a rather faster speed, considering the recorded activity in the last 20 years..
Thanks again Hans.
I have not been much further north than Brisbane but hope to do so one day.... with (cat. 4) cyclone Ida about to hit the area tomorrow, I wouldn't want to be there just now....
And yes, that is what Imeant with my post, they just move the problem elsewhere....
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Yes, now if all of the countries in the world would unite for this effort, I think we can truly achieve a balanced and healthy environment Hans. But greed always supersedes any good deed, that is for sure..
Anyone can make a difference such as recycling or taking the bus, walking or car pool...city planners should encorporate environmental strategies as well...do we really need to drive to get from point A to B...or maybe more pressure on government to promote more environmental strategies or incentives in regards to transportation...however I can see the big oil industries having a problem with that...
Leaving the marina:
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We now pay So much in my country on taxes that there is very little left for daily essentials. Given the fact that as they say
"a happy nation are a productive nation"
Then I say an unhappy one is destructive. Ergo we can assume these taxes are only going to have an adverse effect and hungry and cold people care only about their immediate environment with food and warmth in a survival context rather than the subject of affectable ecology and future projection.
It does not surprise either that a quick peep behind the curtain will spy you the Idea that most of the companies profiting from Carbon taxes are the major contributors of pollution.
Add to this the fact of carbon trading and the whole system becomes a sham.
Although I must admit this comment is off the top of my head and I do need to read up on the issue..
A great subject LJ. Food for the soul indeed..
Many countries now cannot sell banned substances to other countries with lax laws of polluting...governments of any nation that are wealthy enough should come to the aid of poorer countries to find solutions to end poverty or strategies to make life more breathable...more healthcare dollars spent on citizens if these pollutants are available...so it can make economical sense...however I see what you mean...but richer countries and companies should not exploit the poor...
Well thank you so much Hans..No pollution that I have ever seen..Very clean and very country..
Yes, with 7 billion people on the planet, if we are united and committed with one goal and we can get a very good reward by contributing to the non pollution like you said, why not provide free bicycles and even pay us for riding them? The recycling of plastic is a joke. They charged us when we go and buy these products and then hardly return back our money when we recycle them? that is a joke if you ask me.
thanks my friend..
It all needs to start at the concept stage for any product. Even Henry Ford's mass produced car's used soya products. Then what happened plastic.
We are slowly killing the environment, but those who profit from it don't care less because it fattening their bank account.
China and India are showing the effects of uncontrolled production.
You are right...one planet says it all...we are all responsible...not just select countries...and such companies should put as much effort in the clean up to other areas and not get away with it because some countries lack policies in regards to environment...a global initiative...
Go figure my dear..
Where was this at? If I may ask. One time, there was a documentary shown about the litters and thrash that are left at the border of US and Mexico and it is very similar.
Stores are now charging for plastic bags...many are giving the practice up and relying on cloth bags for items bought...a small step but I imagine the reduction of plastic can be beneficial if other countries do the same...is this a practice in California?
We are not quite banned on most of the States, that I know of and even in the most part of California but there is a growing awareness of people as I see more often people bringing their own bags..
Yes elimination of this plastic alone is such a relief. Now I am a coffee drinker, but for heaven's sake, the size and the quality of plastic used by Starbucks? They should really pay a lot of money to the government for such a ludicrous use of those giant cups Lou.
Now I like the idea of bottle and bring your own cup..what about that?
When all the oil, gas, minerals are extracted. The water, land and air polluted. Genetic codes unraveling. What use will that $100k car or $5m house be, just more junk.
It is still good to see the African bushman still living sustainably as they have since our early ancestors. But they too will be affected because of our wants not just needs.
Lets hope Human sacrifice stays in the history books.
Now that is a downer...extinction?...I think it is a change in ways of thinking...a simple, back to basics way of living...
yes...I agree!!
"human extinction which is coming."
What sort of Dogma is that to carry around
Civilisation may end as we know it. But human extinction is a far way off. we are still tied to nature, and natures best asset is adaptation.
Although I tend to agree we are somewhat parasitic toward Earth rather than symbiotic
Keep the faith my brother.
That sounds exciting...and a way to aid in the environment...are you seriously thinking about it?
It's no weight for me, it's just observations and historical fact.
Take the great wars for example, where there was once total obliteration, now fields of crops,aanyone considered the amount of lead present in the soil making it's way in the food chain?
Chemicals dumped at sea, atmospheric, land and water based nuclear testing. GM food production.
I could write pages worth, but I will enjoy everyday I live. Adaptability is only as good as the environment. Extinction is the next phase.
"human extinction which is coming."
What sort of Dogma is that to carry around doh
Civilisation may end as we know it. But human extinction is a far way off. we are still tied to nature, and natures best asset is adaptation.
Although I tend to agree we are somewhat parasitic toward Earth rather than symbiotic wave
Keep the faith my brother.[/color
Now there is a great wisdom on that revelation Non, parasitic instead of a complimentary existence, I do for you, you do for me...principle. And think about the enemy of nature Non.
Remember, the MAMMOTH TREES ONLY FOUND FOUR HOURS AWAY FROM ME? The Sequoia trees from National Geographic? Destroyed by a big fire last summer. Those are million years old Non. So we should and must truly be the stewards of this one and only earth we call home Non...