The Environmental Protection Agency  created to raise awareness about the pollution being thrown into the environment. Created for the protection of the environment. Includes lots of monitoring, researching, and enforcement.

Relation to Theme:
The EPA relates to the theme of "pollution" because the organization was designed to protect what others weren't protecting. This organization allowed there to be a say from the higher levels. They are able to implement acts that are passed by congress.

Arbor Day is a day designed to consider what the Earth has done for us and remember that without the earth we would be dead. So in recognition of the Earth people plant trees in order to keep the earth clean and green.

Relation to Theme:
This relates to the theme because trees are what keeps the carbon cycle going through photosynthesis. Without trees the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere, from power plants or corporations, the carbon will just accumulate and result in an increase in global warming.

The three mile island disaster was caused by a malfunction in one of the reactors sectors. Steam was unable to be generated due to a mechanical or electrical failure. Although the disaster only released small amounts of radiation, it did not harm people and the surroundings. But it did change  how workers were trained and created emergency responses.

Relation to Theme:
This relates to the theme by it being a contributor to the pollution emitted into the air causing harmful effects to the living organisms around the area.

Chernobyl took place at a power plant in the Ukraine. The reactor malfunctioned and devastated many people and the environment. Exposure to large amounts of radiation led to many deaths and damage.

Relation to Theme:
This relates to the theme because this nuclear disaster resulted in thousands of people harmed, killed, or affected their health status. The disaster caused enormous amounts or radiation into the surrounding areas. It also released large amounts of heat into the atmosphere.

The disaster took place in Japan 2011. Three of the reactors were damaged due to an earthquake with a magnitude of 9.0 followed by a Tsunami. The Tsunami disabled the reactors and caused it to release radiation for 4-6 days.

Relation to Theme:
This disaster relates to the theme because it too released amounts of radiation into the air. This causing more heat to enter the earth and further increase the surface temperature, which can overall have a huge impact on the earth ms climate.