Ken asks…
Environmental Issues?
What are some issues that you think we should be the most concerned about? Local? National? Global?
The Expert answers:
Something that I think is an important environmental issue are the effects that the current US industrialized agriculture system is having on our environment.
I think of it like this…
We use economies of scale to mass produce crops cheaply and plentifully. The land that we grow our food on is worn out and barren. We grow one crop maximizing efficiency with chemicals and genetically engineered plants.
Erosion is very common because (depending on the crops) fields are barren 4-6 months out of a year
without plants on land year round there are no roots to keep soil from blowing away or washing away (from rain)
Also our farmland kills wildlife. Nothing can live on it when there are no crops. When you drive by empty fields in the winter all you see is dirt… No life
changing the US agriculture system is going to be a HUGE task. Some books I have read that talk about our current system and what options we have to change to (there are more than you think) are
1. Deep Economy by bill mckibben
2. The Omnivore’s Dilemma by michael pollan
thats my 2 cents anyway
Paul asks…
What are good environmental issues to write a persuasive essay on?
I need to write a persuasive essay on environmental issues such as farm animals or zoo breeding. Any ideas? (and NOT global warming!)
The Expert answers:
Habitat destruction. Rain Forests’ being burned and tore down.
Helen asks…
What stops Canada and Canadians from addressing environmental issues?
What stops Canada and Canadians from addressing environmental issues?
I think we could be a green country someday but what stops us from being so?
This is a serious question by the way.
The Expert answers:
I confirm Spencer’s answer. Canada is already green. The Canadian model of environmental preservation is well-accepted by developing countries under Aid program. If you don’t believe me,just go to the oil sand and observe how well they deal with the environmental problem over there.That makes Canada a great country,but boring,I know.
Linda asks…
What stops Canada and Canadians from addressing environmental issues?
What stops Canada and Canadians from addressing environmental issues?
I think we could be a green country someday, but I don’t know what’s stopping us.
This is a serious question by the way.
The Expert answers:
Truth is not something , you need to be afraid of, its not a leap of faith , to know that the US. Has not really looking like a saint in this , endeavor
Sharon asks…
Are there any good online message boards concerning environmental issues such as conservation?
I was hoping there were some good message boards/forums for people to discuss environmental/wildlife conservation issues. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
The Expert answers:
There are places like environmentsite.org and treehugger.com . You can check them out.
However, considering the present situation of water shortage that’s common across many parts of the world, I’d say you check out this website – http://www.bewaterwise.com . It has got a great deal of information on water shortage and water conservation. Why I say this is because, we need to spread awareness on water conservation in order to protect our most precious resource. While you participate in various forums and message boards, perhaps you can help in spreading the word on water conservation. Without water there will be no life. So, please give this a thought!
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