October 15th current event by Jessica Thomason https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15 en-us 2018-10-10 19:39:06 UTC 2026-03-23 05:14:59 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Hotsun.png Climate Change and Honey Bees https://warmheartworldwide.org/environmental-news-2/ justice_herman https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/291725994 The rise in carbon dioxide levels, related to climate change has caused a severe decline in the bee population as well as a change to protein content in pollen. Because of the increase in the carbon dioxide content, the protein in the pollen is diluted and the bees are unhealthy, due to the fact that there is not enough protein in the available pollen as well as there is not as many pollen giving plants because there are less bees to pollinate those plants. This poses a massive threat to society because bees are a significant contributor to pollination and the growth of new plants.


]]> 2018-10-11 13:51:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/291725994 Global Warming causing Hurricanes courtney_pardue https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/291819304 Global warming has an influence on hurricanes and their effects. 
Sea temperatures rising allows the water to be evaporated easier and will cause hurricanes to thrive. Sea levels rising causes flooding to be much more severe. There are also many other effects of global warming on hurricanes and storms. 

]]> 2018-10-11 16:13:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/291819304 Australia's Endangered Quolls Get Genetic Boost From Scientist tcb7110 https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292419443 Quolls are nocturnal marsupials around the size of squirrels. They typically eat any animal smaller than themselves. However, this lead to a diet of Cane Toads, who are invasive and poisonous. In Australia, the quolls eating the toads were completely wiped out causing the animal to be considered endangered since 2005. Scientist noticed that some quolls did not have a taste for these deadly toads so they were surviving. They had a gene to make them averse to eating toads. In 2016, ecologist started breeding these quolls with others that lacked toad aversion. All of these offspring survived. Now scientist are breeding and releasing more of these offspring into the wild. However habitat loss and climate change still endanger these species today. To me this is a very sad thing, quolls are these cute little animals and they have no idea what eating these toads would do to them. But i am glad that scientist found a way to help them. However the anthropoginic effects like pollution and deforestation still upset me because the quolls and other endangered species still aren't safe.]]> 2018-10-13 13:22:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292419443 Pollution May Dim Thinking Skills, Study in China Suggests alana_reichow https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292449052 A study in China suggests that there is a link between air pollution and adverse effects on peoples math and language skills. Pollution is also linked to many respiratory illnesses such as asthma, bronchitis, and lung cancer which could possibly affect the cardiovascular system as well. The study suggests that air pollution caused a cognitive impact in older men. The World Health Organization claimed that 92 percent of people on Earth breathe in unhealthy outdoor air causing 4.2 million premature deaths. Accumulative exposure caused a decline in verbal test scores in China among older less educated men. China's carbon dioxide emissions also cause an outrage among the public due to smog and respiratory illness. Eastern China and mega cities are most affected by the rising levels of air pollutants.]]> 2018-10-13 18:26:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292449052 A forestry boom is turning Ireland into an ecological dead zone jennifer_mallin https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292464193 In an attempt to increase its amount of tree coverage, Ireland's woodland areas are now turning into dead zones, or places that can barely support life. The new hectares of Sitka spruce "forests" are forcing out birds and other various animals that can very soon become endangered. All of this is because the land that was there before wasn't exactly profitable. ]]> 2018-10-13 21:03:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292464193 Global Waste Generation could increase by 70% by 2050 lorelaisykes https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292546613 There is an extreme juxtaposition in the waste management field dealing with developed countries and underdeveloped countries. Waste management that goes unnoticed in larger Nations is about 2% while it is 93% in less successful nations. The World Bank has conducted multiple statistics to observe these issues along with giving loans to assist countries actively working to improve. Overall, if we keep up ignorant tendencies the Earth will keep becoming polluted at the immense rate its at currently. ]]> 2018-10-14 15:34:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292546613 Genetic study provides new information about endangered whales matthew_griffin4 https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292549553 Recent studies have shown that the endangered species of gray whales along the Pacific Coast have been able to stay thriving through interbreeding with other populations of whales in the east. Despite their near-extinction from popular whaling in the 1950's, these western whales have kept their genetic diversity with the help of the eastern populations. Due to this, scientists such as Andrew DeWoody believe that this could lead to the forming of one singular gene pool, or two completely different species; the continued observations of these populations and their genetics could help continue the lifespan of other endangered species in the future.]]> 2018-10-14 15:56:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292549553 Congress is Quietly Eroding the Endangered Species act vito_simone https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292575693 Over the past 20 years, Republicans have put forth over 378 bills to weaken the ESA. Most of these bills were never signed to come to a vote. Last week, the committee passed five bills to vote on that could end endangered species. With these bills coming into play, the ESA could be in serious danger.]]> 2018-10-14 18:53:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292575693 What Tiny Bhutan Can Teach the World about Being Carbon Negative danieladecerqueira https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292581590 Bhutan is a country in southern Asia that takes in more carbon than emitted per year; making them “carbon negative”. The small, Buddhist nation is the only one of its kind, and although developed countries might believe that there is nothing to be learned from them, it is possible to take their ideologies and goals and to slowly implement them into our daily lives to solve the carbon emissions crisis. ]]> 2018-10-14 19:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292581590 Dedicated biologist scour Colorado River to help endangered species survive bnourse02 https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292583086 A group of biologists ventured the Colorado river in electrified rafts with the goal to catch non-native species of fish. As the fish approached the raft, they were stunned and pulled out by the biologists with nets. They were specifically looking for smallmouth bass, which feed on the four endangered species of fish in the river]]> 2018-10-14 19:44:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292583086 How Climate Change Alters Plant Growth mack_mos3037 https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292583220 While the warming of the Earth would, in theory, give way to an increase in plant growth- soil quality alteration, extreme temperature change, and decrease in water supply would outweigh the projection with negative consequences. Not only is the fate of many plants and entire forests at stake, these producers are vital in the ecosystems that they support. Researching the growth process on a molecular level gives way to the plants’ sensitive responses to climate change.]]> 2018-10-14 19:45:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292583220 Asian elephants are now being killed for their skin percabeth963 https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292587338 Elephants are one of the most endangered species today. For decades the males were poached for their ivory tusks, now they are also being killed for their skin. Before it was just the males with tusks that were killed, but now female and calves are being killed as well causing their extinction ate to increase rapidly.]]> 2018-10-14 20:14:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292587338 Michael's death toll jumps as crews search for survivors - live updates tucker_hand https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292602508 In the past week Hurricane Micheal a giant storm tore through Panama, Florida,Georgia, and other Cities along the United States East coast causing death and destruction to anything in its path. It left Millions without power, and so many without a place to call home. According to a recent count that was done the death toll is up to 16 as of Friday. The US government is coordinating with FEMA to get relief efforts going. ]]> 2018-10-14 22:08:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292602508 The Big Thaw jakes5997969 https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292603162 As global temperatures continue to rise so dose the amount of glaciers melting. This increase could cause extreme global changes such as ocean levels rising causing global flooding destroying many freshwater aquifers and changing are global climates. ]]> 2018-10-14 22:14:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292603162 How plant microbes could feed the world and save endangered species reagan_bates1 https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292603419 Plants hosts millions of various microbes called endophytes which assist the plant with growth and photosynthesis by producing chlorophyll. Some microbes even help the plant survive through a drought and protect plants from diseases. But the lack of microbes leave plants endangered including the Cacao crop. With the constant threat from fungi, the Cacao pod rots. Scientists studied the rotting of the Cacao pod in depth resulting in advanced microbial treatment for plants. Farmers invest in millions of dollars for these microbial treatment for their crops to supply the countries high demands. An agricultural revolution is highly needed with these new technological microbes due to the humans population estimation to be 10 billion in 2050. Also our plant based food and animal fed is expected to double as well. Microbes will help the world meet these crucial demands and save plants from becoming endangered. ]]> 2018-10-14 22:17:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292603419 Climate Change Is Becoming a Top Threat to Biodiversity emma_garner1 https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292614013 Climate change, biodiversity loss, and land degradation are all being worsened by human actions on the natural environment. Climate change is causing the destruction of habitats and consequently whole ecosystems, which leaves species without enough land to maintain their populations. This is causing the biodiversity in ecosystems to decrease substantially across the planet.]]> 2018-10-14 23:46:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292614013 Tropical Frogs Found to Coexist with Deadly Fungus Frogs in El Cope, Panama have been infected with a deadly fungus called Batrachochytrium Dendrobatidis. The university of maryland has been researching the effect of this deadly fungus on the frogs in Panama. They realized that the frogs that had been infected with the deadly fungus were surviving at the same rate as the frogs that had not been infected. Direnzo and her colleagues in Maryland had been studying the same field for the past 4 years examining the frogs and how they have been affected by the fungus. Each time the researchers went back to the field in Panama they recorded the results from the frogs progress. Direnzo researched that “98% of the frog population had already been infected by the fungus at low levels.” They believe that some of the frogs have built up a tolerance to the viruses affects and have learned to prosper with the changes to the frogs ecosystem. The article states “The frogs of El Cope are not doing great,but they are hanging in.” which states that they have learned to adapt to the deadly fungus entering their ecosystem. They have learned to coexist with the fungus and not let them terrorize the frogs. Although the frogs are learning to exist with the fungus some of the frogs species have died off. The University of Maryland has studied the adaptations the frogs have made to stay alive and they state “We know how all these species responded to the initial invasion. Now we know how the survivors are responding to the continuing infection.” Also the article states that the organisms called “Typhoid Mary” species began to die off slowing the rate of infection spreading. The university of Maryland states that the frogs offspring will hopefully inherit the tolerance and build a stronger generation. Although the frogs are building tolerances to the fungus Direnzo states that “Some of the species are now gone. So the entire ecosystem is totally different. It’s almost not comparable to what there was before.” So in the end the deadly fungus has brought a major impact upon El Cope’s environment causing the frog population to decrease by some extent. My initial thought on this article was pretty fascinated and impressed because of how well the frog species dealt with the deadly fungus entering into their ecosystem. I was really shocked on the research by the University of Maryland when it showed that most of the frogs not only survived but began to build a tolerance to the fungus. Also when the article stated that the organisms helping to spread the infection were dying off i was surprised because the organisms that help with the spreading of the disease are usually the organisms that prosper. In the end when the article stated that the frog population has depleted from the deadly fungus i was very surprised since the frogs were showing that they were building a tolerance to the infection.Overall this current event was very interesting and was very surprising with the impacts one fungus can have on an entire ecosystem of frogs. emily_phillips3 https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292617640 2018-10-15 00:19:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292617640 Hurricane Michael flattened towns where survivors remain in disbelief elizabeth_hancock https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292618067 The most recent natural disaster to hit Florida, Hurricane Michael made landfall as a category four leaving much destruction and families with no homes. In Lynn Haven, Florida, 70-90% of homes were destroyed and in Mexico Beach, 95% of homes were destroyed. FEMA prepared diligently for the hurricane and continues to respond to each citizens needs preparing meals and such for families without homes and people currently living in shelters. Search and rescue parties continue to go out and look for remaining survivors among the debris and destruction. ]]> 2018-10-15 00:23:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292618067 How Climate Change is Affecting Earth kastokes17 https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292633305 Today’s global climate is where it is today due to human activity, and we are causing this change at a rate that is unprecendented. Earth’s average temperature has raised about 1.62 degrees fahrenheit ever since the 19th century, influenced by human made emissions like carbon dioxide that are released into our atmosphere. Greenland alone has lost 281 billion tons of ice per year between 1963 to 2016, and Antarctica’s ice loss has tripled in that time period. If humans do not start making rapid changes, the global temperature can raise to a crucial temperature of 2.7 degrees fahrenheit as early as 2030. ]]> 2018-10-15 01:51:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292633305 Judge Restores Grizzly Bears' Protections As Endangered Species chester_tyson https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292637580 This September 24th, the U.S. District Court Judge, Dana Christensen, restored grizzly bears to the endangered list. In his ruling, he stated that the federal government did not use the best logistics in removing the species from the list last year. Furthermore, Christensen said that these bears are living in isolated pockets and the federal regulators should not delist the species until they start connecting together.  ]]> 2018-10-15 02:20:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292637580 A Wedding Ring With a Dirty Little Secret eva_wojcik https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292637808 After visiting Beijing and getting tired of the thick air pollution, Daan Roosegaarde created a Smog Free Tower that sucks in polluted air, cleans it, and returns it back into the enviorment. Not knowing what to do with the left over buckets of smog particles, he did some research and decided to create jewlery out of it. people all around the world are getting engaged with these inexpensive and eco friendly rings. The profit goes to funding more Smog Free towers and cleaning more air around the world. ]]> 2018-10-15 02:22:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292637808 How Drought and Other Extremes Impact Water Pollution frances_jenningsgilb https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292637985 With the rising temperatures snow is melting faster than usual, about a month faster. With the snow melting so fast the streams down the mountain are delivering nutrients to plants who are not ready to absorb them so the sediment stays in the water creating pollution that lowers the water quality.]]> 2018-10-15 02:24:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292637985 Hurricane Florence Has Gone, but Challenges for the Carolina's Have Just Begun julie_webb1920 https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292638696 Hurricane Florence at just category 1 hurricane left waste in the Carolina's. Extensive damage from wind and water displaced thousands and cost the state over 700 million dollars. This put many in years of re-building their town and homes. With coal ash going into the rivers and hog and chicken waste through out rivers have caused waste water treatment plants to shut down and numerous legal fights with coal facilities. With the help of technology, people could see what areas were prone to flooding. The long recovery has just begun and many political people to prove their help in the natural disaster. ]]> 2018-10-15 02:29:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292638696 Humans Are Destroying Animals' Ancestral Knowledge kaiden_usilton02 https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292640088 Bighorn sheep are becoming endangered because of hunters rifles and a disease spreading across the world throughout other sheep. YellowStone National Park, Wyoming has taken these creatures in to protect them from extinction, but studies show that that might not have been the best answer. ]]> 2018-10-15 02:40:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292640088 The Hurricanes, and Climate-Change Questions, Keep Coming. Yes, They’re Linked. abby_bope https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292640250 As the climate of the globe increases because of global warming so do the detrimental effects of Hurricanes. The hurricanes are getting stronger, wetter, and have worse storm surges because of the effects humans have had on both the ocean and the air. 

]]> 2018-10-15 02:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292640250 Air Pollution may be linked to heightened dementia risk shelby0015 https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292640450  Science news: http://www.sciencedailynews.com/releases2018/09/18195347.htm 
This article was written on September 18th 2018 and was about how air pollution may be linked to a heightened risk of developing dementia and is now an established risk factor for heart disease/stroke and respiratory diseases. Patient health records from the clinical practice research data link has been collecting data from participating general practices across the UK since 1987. In this article, the scientist talk about how air pollution can be a factor in dementia and other respiratory diseases. The scientist did a study research on some health patients and their health was tracked for about 7 years, these diseases can take many years to develop. The monitoring period of the research began in 2004. There are many factors that may be involved in the development of dementia and other diseases, there are many possible pathways for air pollutants to enter the brain. The scientist suggest that even if the impact of the air pollution were related to these diseases the public health gains would be significant if it emerged that curbing exposure to it might delay the progression of dementia. This article was very interesting to me because many people just blame diseases on smoking or not eating right. In addition not many people focus on pollution as affecting our health along with the environment. Too much air pollution can be harmful to everyone and everything. It can also play a big role in why a lot more people keep getting cancer, heart diseases and strokes. ]]> 2018-10-15 02:42:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292640450 Major Climate Report Describes a Strong Risk of Crisis as Early as 2040 https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292642920 During the IPCC session from October the first to the fifth has led to a startling report of the dire consequences of climate change unless we drastically changed the world economy. The authors of the IPCC has estimated the cost of the damages of being up to 54 trillions dollars.

~Aaron Zheng]]> 2018-10-15 03:00:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292642920 Human Overpopulation: Still an Issue of Concern? jessicafinnegan_5 https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292645924 Today our world population estimates around 7 billion people. With better healthcare and medical advances, life expectancy is rising. However, the fertility rate of developing countries is the silent killer. Fertility rates in Africa are the highest in the world which could lead to overpopulation if fertility rates don’t drop. By 2100, the world population is said to be as high as 15.8 billion people on a planet that has a carrying capacity of 10 billion people. ]]> 2018-10-15 03:16:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292645924 Is climate change making hurricanes worse?: Hurricane season is here, and long-term trends paint a worrying picture morrigan_halstead https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292648134 Rising temperatures in the ocean are causing an increase is hurricanes and other major storms all around the world. Hurricane severity has been above average in the past 15 years. These storms have been intensifying rapidly, some hurricanes have been seen going from a category 1 to a 4 within 24 hours.  ]]> 2018-10-15 03:31:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292648134 Noise: The other pollution hurting our health https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292652118
    Environmental noise is one of the top environmental health risks for many people. Experts in Europe are trying to reduce the amount of traffic noise, allowing different lower amounts of that sound in the day than at night. By reducing a lot of the environmental noises, it would reduce the amount of health risks as well. ]]> 2018-10-15 04:01:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292652118 Florence gone but its flooding a crisis in parts of North Carolina tyler_dean1 https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292652206  Along with all the physical damage brought to South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia, there is also a large amount of environmental impacts due to Hurricane Florence. The communities that were affected and all the volunteers have been able to come together and work with each other in the recovery process. Florence caused between 17 and 22 Billion dollars in damage, ranking it among the top 10 costliest hurricanes to hit the US. ]]> 2018-10-15 04:02:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292652206 Pairing Wind + Solar for Cheaper, 24-Hour Renewable Energy jskelt1 https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292654358 This article shows how beneficial it is to run wind farms and solar farms right next to each other. It also emphasizes that wind energy and solar energy peak at different times of the day. With these two forms of renewable energy being run at the same time, we could finally make renewable energy worth the time it takes to build these solar and wind farms.]]> 2018-10-15 04:17:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292654358 Bringing Extinct species back from the Dead? clairehommes3 https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292662115  This article shows that the de-extinction of animals could become a possibility within our new future. A facility in Australia is using the common rock pigeon that carry the cas9 gene, which is essential to the Crispr gene-editing tool, to bring back certain distinct animals. It also shows us how editing genes could benefit our society, the Crispr tool has been used before to create mutations of human diseases (Autism, Alzheimer's, etc.) to find a cure for them. The problem with gene-editing and the de-extinction of species is that a lot individuals believe that it is unethical or that it goes against their religion. Hopefully in the future, our earth can find social acceptance on this topic because it not only could bring back extinct species, but it could help improve the health and well-being of humans.
- this current event is about biodiversity and native species]]> 2018-10-15 05:21:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292662115 Hurricanes Like Michael Show Why We Can't Ignore Climate Change jsmoore729 https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292666675 Natural disasters are occurring more frequent and becoming more catastrophic every year due to the lack of action in preventing climate change. Not only are we becoming more susceptible to catastrophes such as Hurricane Florence, but the economically lower class are being singled out in damages due to lack of insurance and evacuation availability. Climate scientists estimate that the problems we face such as rising water levels, growing temperatures, and natural disasters are only going to worsen unless we plug the issue from the source. ]]> 2018-10-15 05:58:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292666675 Why "Green" Germany Remains Addicted to Coal livy_tran https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292717374 This article is about how Germany, mainly Eastern Germany, has social and economic problems with the move away from coal. Chancellor Merkel’s plans of reducing carbon emissions are ambitious and there are many opposing conflicts in mining-based regions. According to the International Energy Agency, Germany is the world leader in the mining and burning of lignite which is known as “brown coal”. There is an opposition party Ms. Merkel faces called the Alternative for Germany (AfD) which has questioned Germany on the role humans play in contributing to climate change. The change to renewable resources is hard because regions of Germany have their industry based on lignite and many of jobs will be lost and protests will be formed.]]> 2018-10-15 09:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292717374 Hurricanes Like Michael Show Why We Can’t Ignore Climate Change https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292742829 https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2018/10/14/hurricanes-like-michael-show-why-we-cant-ignore-climate-change/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.e5487f80e753 

A group of international scientists developed a long IPCC report describing the recent elevations of climate change threats, and within days of this report, Hurricane Michael tore up the southeastern side of the united states. This natural disaster, and similar ones before it, only reminded the united states that the increasing threat of man-made climate change is posing as the driving source for these natural disasters. We must now address the look into more solutions to counter the effects of climate change and find ways to protect and account for all Americans and their homes and lifestyles.
Emma Butler
]]> 2018-10-15 11:20:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292742829 Talking about overpopulation is still taboo. That has to change. https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292769564 As examined earlier in this course, the world's population is always increasing.  Some cities are 
supposed to be 5x as large by the year 2050.  Yet, activist groups and politicians still try to fight this battle due to it affecting human rights.  If changes aren't made, the effects of overpopulation will be near impossible to reverse.]]> 2018-10-15 12:35:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292769564 Can we feed 10 Billion people by 2050 ? bryce_stoklasa https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292793963 This article is all about a new study that was found about how we may be able to feed 10 Billion people by 2050 using combined techniques. To achieve this you will learn about how we need more plant-based diets, halving food loss and waste, and improving farming practices and technologies are required to feed 10 billion people sustain-ably by 2050. 
Bryce Stoklasa]]> 2018-10-15 13:17:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292793963 https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292934658 https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15]]> 2018-10-15 16:48:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292934658 https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292935111 New hybrid breed of pythons found in Everglades. The Burmese python was already a problem in the Everglades now they are more adaptable and more dangerous not just to humans but to the native species in the Everglades. ]]> 2018-10-15 16:49:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292935111 Newly Discovered Hybrid Pythons Are Threatening Florida’s WildlifeRead more: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/newly-discovered-hybrid-pythons-are-threatening-floridas-wildlife-180970178/#aAaypkdv31UQ46Ft.99 https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292937148 New hybrid breed of pythons found in Everglades. The Burmese python was already a problem in the Everglades now they are more adaptable and more dangerous not just to humans but to the native species in the Everglades. ]]> 2018-10-15 16:53:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/292937148 Underestimating Combined Threats of Deforestation and Wildlife Trade will Push Southeast Asian Birds. liza_lavengood https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/293010556 A study conducted by University of Sheffield showed the public shocking news of endangered species, deforestation, and exploitation. Based in Sundaland, located in Southeast Asia, the group of scientists conducted many experiments and recorded observations that stated that by the year 2100, we are to of lost 50-90% of the forest dependent species, mainly birds. If the International Union for Conservation of Nature doesn't act quick to protect the land and pause the exploitation of these beautiful birds, we could lose over 300 species of birds within the next 100 years. ]]> 2018-10-15 18:44:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/293010556 Katy KellyTurtles Found Dead Off Mexicohttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2018/08/endangered-olive-ridley-sea-turtles-dead-mexico-news/ Published august 29, 2019Author: Jason BittelPart 1- Mexico's federal agency for environmental protection announced that more than 300 olive ridley sea turtles had died after becoming tangled in a fishing net. The animals were found floating together off the coast of the southern state of Oaxaca, their shells cracked from more than a week of drying in the sun. Bryan Wallace, a marine biologist says that it seems that the sea turtles in Oaxaca have fallen victim to a “ghost net.” Part II- A- Fishermen have been the source to this problem. It’s not just one country, it is a global problem, but especially mexico, who have caused this problem. nonprofit Conservation Science Partners, Inc. is the organization that are working together to try and help prevent this extinction. B- The article talks about the problem causing the deaths of these sea turtles which are called “ghost nets”. Marine scientists have decided to take control and create an organization to help donate and help physically prevent this problemC- This organization is an online organization and also it has started in countries where fishing with nets are popular. The negotiations take place in CPS world Headquarters in california.D- The organization started on August 10, 2018 and are continuing to expand the organization to make a difference.E- The events have become a huge impact to helping the turtles due to donations and volunteer work. This is a current crisis because sea turtles could go extinct. Groups have attended to help because sea turtles are amazing creatures and play a big role in the food web/chain. The cause of this problem are fishing nets.F- people have helped hugely in this organization by physical treatment and care for the animals. These events have taken place in volunteer work and online donations to this organization. The problems could be resolved by clean up of nets opr make net fishing illegal or more strict to do. Personal reaction- I personally think this non-profitable organization is a great work of solution. I think there could be a couple of solutions like either to make net fishing harder and more difficult to legally do it or make the rules about it strict. The other solution is to totally band net fishing and make it illegal. I can relate this article to my sophomore project because i based my project off of animal extinction and how harmful it really can be to the environment. katharine_kelly https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/293113042 2018-10-16 00:43:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/293113042 7.5 Billion and counting- how many humans can Earth support? chloe_smith12 https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/293124095 This article talks about population growth on Earth and how it is following an exponential growth trend. The doubling rate of the human population is becoming shorter, and is predicted to reach 10-12 billion before leveling off because of a lack of resources. As Americans we already consume around 6x the 1.9 hectares that the Earth has to sustain each person on Earth. ]]> 2018-10-16 01:28:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/293124095 Floating Pipe set to start massive ocean cleanup process ellen_mccarty https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/293133370 Over the years the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch” has been growing until it was double the size of Texas. But a company called the Ocean Cleanup foundation has created a pipe that will sit in the Pacific ocean to clean up the mess. If this mess isn't cleaned  up soon it could start to affect human health. https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/15/tech/ocean-cleanup-project/index.html]]> 2018-10-16 02:07:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/293133370 2018 Arctic summertime sea ice minimum extent tied for sixth lowest on record. jonluke_horne https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/293238743 https://climate.nasa.gov/news/2811/2018-arctic-summertime-sea-ice-minimum-extent-tied-for-sixth-lowest-on-record/
Global warming has been a growing problem for quite some time now. The sea ice in the polar region is at an all time low, and the numbers continue to decline. The arctic is a very important ecosystem to the world, and without many animals would lose their homes. Also the water sea levels would rise dramatically and cause damage and flooding to costal cities. ]]> 2018-10-16 10:27:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/293238743 From Rooftops to Algae Pools: Orlando’s Vision for Carbon-Free Energy emilymcrescenzi https://padlet.com/jessica_thomason/apesoctober15/wish/294310862 Orlando, Florida is taking large steps to lead the way to a non-carbon powered energy city. They are installing more and more useful ways to utilize the energy that will allow the environment to thrive. There are a plethora of renewable resources that have been put in place in order to undo the effects of carbon powered energy and the exodus of the US from the Paris Climate Accord. 

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