https://padlet.com/ethane_old/m6m8xi7oyxax This page is dedicated to the positive and negative impacts that are a result of modifying the environment. en-us 2017-12-01 23:10:09 UTC 2024-05-29 22:49:55 UTC hello@padlet.com ethane_old https://padlet.com/ethane_old/m6m8xi7oyxax/wish/212465389 Burning fossil fuels has major impacts on the global warming crisis. It causes air pollution, water pollution, and earthquakes via fracking,
http://www.ucsusa.org/clean-energy/coal-and-other-fossil-fuels/environmental-impacts-of-natural-gas#.WiHlqLQ-dsM]]> 2017-12-01 23:29:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ethane_old/m6m8xi7oyxax/wish/212465389 ethane_old https://padlet.com/ethane_old/m6m8xi7oyxax/wish/212466129 In order to clear space for urbanization and housing many of the trees are being cut down. Some other negatives include air pollution, increased risk of flash flooding, and large volumes of uncollected waste.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/habitats/urban-threats/]]> 2017-12-01 23:44:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ethane_old/m6m8xi7oyxax/wish/212466129 ethane_old https://padlet.com/ethane_old/m6m8xi7oyxax/wish/212466368 Railroads have been installed to transport people and goods around the country. Their negative environmental impact is caused from the nitrogen dioxide and carbon dioxide that they pump into the air.
https://enviroliteracy.org/environment-society/transportation/rail-transportation/]]> 2017-12-01 23:50:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ethane_old/m6m8xi7oyxax/wish/212466368 ethane_old https://padlet.com/ethane_old/m6m8xi7oyxax/wish/212467177 The creation of canals lead to the destruction of forests and wetlands. It also leads to pollution of nearby lakes.
https://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/02/140220-nicaraguan-canal-environment-conservation/

]]> 2017-12-02 00:07:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ethane_old/m6m8xi7oyxax/wish/212467177 ethane_old https://padlet.com/ethane_old/m6m8xi7oyxax/wish/212468393 The installation of railroads allow trains to transport goods and people at a much quicker rate between the East and the West. When they were first being made railroads allowed for the new development of new settlements. https://www.thoughtco.com/effect-of-railroads-on-the-united-states-104724]]> 2017-12-02 00:38:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ethane_old/m6m8xi7oyxax/wish/212468393 ethane_old https://padlet.com/ethane_old/m6m8xi7oyxax/wish/212468771 Urbanization allows for easier access to transportation such as airports, railways, and bus stations. It also allows for more access to public facilities like hospitals, libraries, and schools.
https://classroom.synonym.com/positive-and-negative-effects-of-an-urban-development-12082566.html]]> 2017-12-02 00:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ethane_old/m6m8xi7oyxax/wish/212468771 ethane_old https://padlet.com/ethane_old/m6m8xi7oyxax/wish/212469097 Canals drainage, irrigation, and water supply. It is another means of transportation to move goods.
https://www.britannica.com/technology/canal-waterway]]> 2017-12-02 00:55:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ethane_old/m6m8xi7oyxax/wish/212469097 ethane_old https://padlet.com/ethane_old/m6m8xi7oyxax/wish/212469363 Some of the benefits of building a dam include flood control, water storage, irrigation, and debris control. Dams also renewable generate electricity.
https://www.fema.gov/benefits-dams]]> 2017-12-02 01:02:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ethane_old/m6m8xi7oyxax/wish/212469363