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…problems (pollution, greenhouse gases, deforestation) are partly revisable, our pests are here to stay" . When he states that "(o)ver the next hundred years as world trade and travel continue to grow the environmental fallout may become intolerable" . I can see…

…dioxide and other harmful greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.         This is not to say that no waste is produced in a nuclear reaction. An average size nuclear reactor produces 1000 MWe and leaves behind about 25 tons of spent fuel. This product…

…and well-known effects of pollution which are commonly discussed. These include smog, acid rain, the greenhouse effect, and "holes" in the ozone layer. Each of these problems is a serious threat to out health and well-being as well as for the whole environment…

…and the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990. The next noteworthy act is in 1997 called the Kyoto Protocol. This was a worldwide agreement between 150 developed nations to limit the emission of gasses that deplete the ozone, known as greenhouse gasses. Energy Legislation…

…places as in pengiuns in Antarctica and Eskimos in Alaska. Another problem Ehrlich denotes is the 'Greenhouse Effect.' All of the carbon dioxide from industry and air pollution has affected how much heat has been radiated back to space. Ehrlich surmises…

…it is easier to design your house. You can add on sunrooms, greenhouses, spacious great rooms, skylights, wet bars and additional fireplaces. At the on-site design center, you can also choose from an extensive list of color and design selections, such as marble…

…to feel the major effects of rainforest devastation The long term effects from the deforestation of the Amazon are already showing worldwide. The one major effect is the earth's climate. The "greenhouse effect" is caused by the rise in the level of CO2…

…effect is the earth's climate. The "greenhouse effect" is caused by the rise in the level of CO2 in the atmosphere. Eventually this could make the temperature rise five degrees every couple of years, and in theory cause London and New York to be under…

…of these measures have valid arguments for the precautions they expect to be signed into law sometime this year. The burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and their products such as gasoline, produces carbon monoxide, a greenhouse gas which can build up…

…. (Fagan 187-90) Since the use of coal for heat and fuel began in the late 1800's the amount of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere has risen sharply. This rise has caused the world's climate to become increasingly warmer over the past 150…