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This patch of soil in my backyard is seemingly healthy, but as one can see under closer inspection, the grass is withering away. The soil is teeming with runoff from a nearby farm, which isn't awfully healthy for the organisms. Maria

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Land pollution is, be definition, "degradation or destruction of earth’s surface and soil, directly or indirectly as a result of human activities." It has been a largely anthropogenic issue, especially within the last century. -Maria

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Species native to Pennsylvania include ferns, club mosses, sedges, perennial/annual wildflowers, "woody" trees, shrubs, and vines. These species have, thankfully, persevered in our ecosystem. -Maria

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The area i live in is quite populated, houses and other infrastructure speckled here and there. Not too far from where i live, there is a college, its campus spanning over multiple square miles. Land use is a rather pressing issue, as we destroy a large portion of the environment for our own use; Soon enough, we will be bereft of resources, which will lead to our demise. -Maria

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it wouldn't let me edit my old submission so here are my hashtags: #Pesticide Use, #Habitat Destruction, # Urban Sprawl, #Air Pollution

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In this picture, you can see the Lorax with a man-made assembly of rocks. This fixture was made to redirect flowing or rainwater aware from other man-made structures. This rock formation is in the way of a forest-like clearing and is destroying the natural habitat that was once their for animals. This relates to APES because it disturbs the ecosystem and force animals out of this area. - Sam

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In this picture, you can see the Lorax with what appears to be a propane tank. This natural gas is a form of nonrenewable energy which means that we will eventually run out of it. It relates to APES because as previously mentioned, sustainability is part of our responsibility as humans and we must protect the environment. Overusing propane is not doing so. - Sam

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In this picture, you can see the Lorax with a huge waste container. This relates to APES because the amount of waste we create has to go somewhere, so it is essential to balance the amount of waste we produce with the amount of waste the planet can support so that we can live sustainably. - Sam

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This picture shows the Lorax with a pesticide side put down in the grass. Pesticides are used to repel insects in order to help plants grow, but a lot of times they can have adverse effects. This is how it relates to APES. Runoff from the pesticides can contaminate water, soil, and damage other plans. - Sam

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Paint contains volatile organic compounds which are not only bad for human health, but when they react with oxygen, VOC's can form ‘bad’ ozone in the presence of sunlight. This is a contributory factor to the greenhouse effect and a cause of global warming. -SEIN

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This is a perfect example of (a failed case of) photosynthesis. Because I forgot to water the plant regularly, the plant has dried out and is no longer alive. This makes sense because in order to generate fresh new leaves (cellulose/sugar), plants need light, CO2, and water. But don't forget that soil, although it doesn't appear in the photosynthesis equation, is also important because it retains water and other important nutrients necessary to keep the plant alive and healthy. -SEIN

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I have no idea what this scary-looking machine is in my basement but apprently (according to my Dad), that pink-orangish fuzz is a very dangerous, carcinogenic waste material called asbestos fiber. Because of its fiber strength and heat resistance, it can be found in many industrialized regions. When the asbestos-containing material, such as this machine (?) is damaged, it releases fiber waste into the air, which, if inhaled by humans, can cause very harmful health issues. -SEIN

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People still primarily eat food made from grain. About 48% of human's calories intake come from grain by eating foods like steamed rice, bread, and tortillas. Although grain harvest is reaching its height and increasing every year, the supply is still tight as the human population grows at a rate much faster. -SEIN

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Habitat destruction happens all around us - every time a forest or land is destroyed for human expansion. Here (at the bottom of 352 and route 30 for anyone wondering or who wants to see it for themselves), is where woodland used to be. In the last month or so, construction has begun and its very sad to see. The area was home to many nearby animals, and since this began, I've seen many of them dead along the road, specifically deer.

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This is a picture of my bike, which I ride whenever possible in order to decrease the amount of air pollution I create. Riding a bike instead of driving helps decrease the burning of fossil fuels like oil, which in turn keeps the air clean and cuts down on the excessive use of nonrenewable resources.

-Alyssa

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This picture shows only a minuscule amount of the litter scattered all around the forest floor in the woods near my house. There are always empty glass bottles, aluminum cans, loose plastic bags, sandwich bags, and discarded items strewn about. These items are harmful to the species of the woods because animals often mistake them (especially the plastic items) for food and choke when they attempt to eat them. The broken glass of bottles and tops of aluminum cans are dangerous and many animals cut themselves, causing irreversible harm and/or infections that can eventually lead to their deaths. Litter also often carries germs that give diseases to native animals.

-Alyssa

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The trees in this picture are all native to Pennsylvania. From left to right, they are red maple, pin oak, and black oak trees. All of these species grow naturally in Pennsylvania ecosystems and were not introduced by humans. The red maple in this picture in particular is very old and has been in that spot for decades. None of them are harmful to the ecosystem. In fact, they provide habitats for native animals like robins and squirrels, and they provide oxygen for all living creatures.

-Alyssa

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This is a picture of porcelain-berries growing by the perimeter of the forest at a park by my house. Porcelain-berries are on Pennsylvania's State Noxious Weeds list, which lists all of the invasive plant species in PA. Porcelain-berries, which were originally from Japan and China, were introduced to the United States in 1870. They invade stream banks, ponds, and forest edges and prevent native shrubbery and young trees from getting sunlight.

-Alyssa

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This is an obvious example of air pollution, as we see a car tail pipe which releases CO2. As said in the Carbon Cycle presentation, CO2 is harmful to the environment because it increases levels of Carbon in the atmosphere, which then can lead to global warming.

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Here we see the continuous expansion of Malvern. On the left (slightly covered by my flat lorax - sorry!) we see many old buildings, while on the right it shows the new buildings they finished recently. Because there is no limit to the growth, this is an example of uncontrolled expansion, or urban sprawl.
Makenzy Caldwell

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Pesticide use can be harmful to the environment, and here we see an example of a person's lawn that has recently been treated with pesticides.

Makenzy Caldwell

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All of the ground here was covered in buildings and shopping centers and parking lots. Urban sprawl can harm the environment since the habitat it covers is destroyed and plants and animals can no longer live there. The majority of the buildings also caused air pollution by releasing smoke into the atmosphere. -Jen

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The entire area we were driving past was covered in trees like the ones pictured. These species are native species that populate this ecosystem. They were not introduced by humans and have been present in the ecosystem for a long time. -Jen

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This highway and the surrounding buildings were created on land that once was home to many species of plants and animals. Now, that habitat no longer exists and has been replaced by a four lane highway. -Jen

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This is a pretty obvious example of air pollution, since the chimney of the building is releasing smoke that is polluting the air. Air pollution can harm the environment if there is too much of it, so many laws and regulations have been passed limiting the amount of pollution countries can produce.- Jen

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Avoiding #pesticideuse and harmful weed killer by tending my garden by hand!

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Avoiding #pesticideuse and harmful weed killer by tending my garden by hand!

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While there are eco-friendly weed killers and pesticide products out there, the safest way to tend your garden is to do it by hand. Some weeds are even beneficial to your garden, and using tools such as weed-whackers can disturb habitats and release harmful carbon emissions.

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#feedingtheworld by growing eggplant at home to eschew carbon emissions from importation and harmful chemicals from commercial farming!

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#feedingtheworld by growing eggplant at home to eschew carbon emissions from importation and harmful chemicals from commercial farming!

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Growing your own food can also nourish the soil in your garden and overall cut out the burning of fossil fuels for food transportation.

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Avoiding #airpollution by riding a bike instead of driving a car!

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Avoiding #airpollution by riding a bike instead of driving a car!

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Riding a bike is not only good for your health, but also good for the environment because of the elimination of burning non-renewable fossil fuels and other harmful emissions that pollute the air and effect the ozone.

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Rusty and broken car parts, bottles, and cans as #landpollution in the woods near my house. 

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Rusty and broken car parts, bottles, and cans as #landpollution in the woods near my house. 

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To the naked eye, land pollution consists of unpleasant piles of garbage, but it is really problematic because of the loss of environment for surrounding species, the inhibition of new plants to grow in that area, and the erosion and overall chemical damage to the soil.

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The ruined and run down concrete seen in this photo shows land pollution in action. Presumably left there after a series of buildings were build, there is a very large area with just shrubs and broken up concrete. Obviously this pollutes the land because no productive crops can be grown there, and if affects the environment negatively. Julius

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This is a photo of a water treatment plant right near my house. It is connected to the concept of water pollution because water treatment plants are only necessary because of water pollution. If there was no pollution we would be able to drink straight from the river. However, obviously, that isn't the case, thus a water treatment plant is necessary. Julius

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This photo shows a stream in the middle of my town. The important part isn't the stream by itself, but rather the very evident deforestation on either side of it. Julius

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These signs have shown up all around my hometown because people don't want a developer to build a development on a forest area near the center of the town that has several very old trees. This relates to overpopulation because it shows the tension between the pressures of overpopulation--more housing--- and ecology. Julius