Steven asks…
What are some environmental issues in Egypt?
I am doing a media article on Egypt’s environmental issues and I need some information and how to start off my sentence about it.
The Expert answers:
See the enviro affairs web page for Egypt:
http://www.eeaa.gov.eg/English/main/about.asp
Also, excerpt from another page:
“Egypt has many environmental problems, and some of them complicate efforts to promote economic and social development. The primary issues are water quality and quantity, soil loss, urban growth, air pollution, and the environmental effects of tourism.”
http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761557408_2/egypt.html
Joseph asks…
About what environmental issues do women care the most?
Hi,
I’m interested in finding out about what environmental issues matter most to moms. How important is the issue of contaminants in the water to you? Is there another environmental problem about which you care more? Are other women aware of the issue? What can be done about it? Do you feel that you have an ability to control what happens regarding contaminants in the water or do you think that this is an issue about which the government needs to take action?
Thanks!
The Expert answers:
The bigeest threat to me is how do I pay for my mortgage, feed and clothe my children, take them to school and get to work on the little amount of money that I make.
I drive a small economy car, and the cost of gasoline just to get to work is breaking my budget.
Richard asks…
Books on environmental issues, books to read to make me think and know more?
Looking for some good books that aren’t IMPOSSIBLE to read and comprehend, but I want to just start learning more on issues in the world today- also environmental issues. But, a lot of books in general that you feel are key that people really should know more about to be a more educated person- please suggest. I am interested in it all and just don’t know where to start.
The Expert answers:
Some very good suggestions already: Silent Spring (rachel carson) is a classic and An Inconvenient Truth is timely and interesting.
I asked this very same question of my environmental education teacher when I was in high school, and he recommended “Silent Spring” and “Sand County Almanac” by Aldo Leopold. I liked Sand County Almanac, but Silent Spring really struck me and hit all the things you are looking for – educating me and making me think, becoming more aware.
A book I would strongly recommend starting with is “Fast Food Nation.” What you’ll find is a gripping combination of environmental & sociological factors presented in a very accessible and interesting way (the book does address the environmental impact of the fast food industry, as does Diet for A New America by John Robbins, a controversial but fascinating book.)
Off the subject of the environment but some great learning/thinking books – I really like “Nickel and Dimed” by Barbara Ehrenrich and anything by Studs Terkel is a great study in the lives of people.
Sharon asks…
what are some man made and natural environmental issues in Japan?
A list of man made environmental issues and a list of natural environmental issues.
Anything else? I need at least 5-10 environmental issues.
The Expert answers:
Over fishing anything that swims.
Linda asks…
What are two other environmental issues that Africa face besides water pollution?
Sooo…I was assigned to do a 5-6 page research paper for my British literature class on Global Resources and the Environment and how it affects humans. With that being said, I have narrowed it down to environmental issues in South Africa.At first I only going to write about the poor water quality in Zimbabwe but I realized that I could not successfully stretch the information that I have for that among 5-6 pages… PLEASE HELPPPPP!!!
The Expert answers:
One problem is desertification. It affects the tuaregs in northern Africa. It’s where farmers grow crops and then when the crops have been harvested the top soil that the crops were grown in washes away. The ground underneath the top soil is in fertile so a famine kicks in. It can be fixed by building small stone walls.
I would do some research just to be sure.
Hope i helped
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