https://padlet.com/wpt502/3rlnvm0syuzo en-us 2019-01-04 14:54:57 UTC 2019-01-10 15:11:22 UTC hello@padlet.com wpt502 https://padlet.com/wpt502/3rlnvm0syuzo/wish/317448701 Globalization has positive and negative effects on the enviroment . It can be helpful because it can spread environmentally friendly technologies and practices to developing countries. On the other hand, globalization has lead to an increase of consumption and production of products and goods. This has alarming effects on the ecological cycle. It also can lead to air pollution, global warming, ozone depletion, habitat destruction, clear cutting and deforestation. Under this segment you can find information about each of these issues.]]> 2019-01-04 14:54:57 UTC https://padlet.com/wpt502/3rlnvm0syuzo/wish/317448701 ajbrown5 https://padlet.com/wpt502/3rlnvm0syuzo/wish/317849109 Pollution is a mixture of solid materials and gases in the air . It is caused by chemicals from factories, dust, pollen and, mold spores. Air pollution is not only outside, but it sometimes occurs inside in buildings. This is caused by gases(such as carbon monoxide and radon), household products and chemicals, building materials, tobacco smoke, and mold and pollen. Air pollution is dangerous and can cause serious health problems such as COPD and other life threatening diseases. ]]> 2019-01-07 14:04:12 UTC https://padlet.com/wpt502/3rlnvm0syuzo/wish/317849109 ajbrown5 https://padlet.com/wpt502/3rlnvm0syuzo/wish/317852662 Global warming is a long term rise in the average temperature of the Earth's climate system. Global warming is occurring because we are loading the atmosphere with too much carbon dioxide, which traps heat. The Greenhouse effect is also contributing to global warming. The Greenhouse effect is the warming that occurs when certain gasses in the earth's atmosphere trap heat. We also burn fossil fuels for energy such as coal, natural gas, and oil. Global warming has effects on our climate, health, and our communities. ]]> 2019-01-07 14:10:57 UTC https://padlet.com/wpt502/3rlnvm0syuzo/wish/317852662 ajbrown5 https://padlet.com/wpt502/3rlnvm0syuzo/wish/317857684 The Ozone layer is in the atmosphere and it protects us from ultraviolet radiation that the sun produces. It's kind of like a shield that protects us from harmful substances. The ozone layer is deteriorating due to the release of pollution such as chlorine and bromine. Such deterioration allows large amounts of ultraviolet rays to reach earth which can cause skin cancer, cataracts, and immune system damage. ]]> 2019-01-07 14:18:51 UTC https://padlet.com/wpt502/3rlnvm0syuzo/wish/317857684 wpt502 https://padlet.com/wpt502/3rlnvm0syuzo/wish/317859790 Alternative energy is obtaining energy from a way that doesn't deplete natural resources or harm the enviroment. Some  examples of alternative energy sources is wind power, solar power, and geothermal energy.. Right now, only 18% of all electricity in the United States was produced by alternative energy but the percentage is increasing.]]> 2019-01-07 14:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/wpt502/3rlnvm0syuzo/wish/317859790 ajbrown5 https://padlet.com/wpt502/3rlnvm0syuzo/wish/317862563 Habitat destruction is the process by which natural habitat is rendered and it is incapable of supporting the organisms that reside in that habitat. In this process, animals that had previously used the site are displaced or destroyed which reduces biodiversity. Habitat loss is the the greatest threat to species. The world's forests, swamps, plains,lakes, and other habitats, continue to disappear as they are harvested for human consumption and cleared to make way for agriculture, housing, roads and pipelines. ]]> 2019-01-07 14:25:48 UTC https://padlet.com/wpt502/3rlnvm0syuzo/wish/317862563 wpt502 https://padlet.com/wpt502/3rlnvm0syuzo/wish/317866987 Deforestation is the clearing/removal of a forest for a non-enviromentally use. The Earth loses 18.7 million acres of forests per year and we have already lost half of are worlds tropical rainforests. Right now we are using sustainable forestry, erosion control, stewardships and REDD Incentives to combat this rapid deforestation.]]> 2019-01-07 14:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/wpt502/3rlnvm0syuzo/wish/317866987 wpt502 https://padlet.com/wpt502/3rlnvm0syuzo/wish/317874934 Clear cutting is the removal of every tree from an area. 2/3 of the wood harvested in the US is from clear cutting. It is used because it is cheaper and safer than selective cutting. Clear cutting causes habitat destruction, deforestation and creates poor top soil. Many environmentalists support selective cutting. Though it is more expensive, it is better for the enviroment.]]> 2019-01-07 14:44:06 UTC https://padlet.com/wpt502/3rlnvm0syuzo/wish/317874934 wpt502 https://padlet.com/wpt502/3rlnvm0syuzo/wish/317878068 2019-01-07 14:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wpt502/3rlnvm0syuzo/wish/317878068