https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj None en-us 2018-05-24 14:01:36 UTC 2025-12-11 19:08:23 UTC hello@padlet.com cirrussky15 https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263360776 Air pollution causes acid rain, which leads to erosion of trees, statues and even buildings]]> 2018-05-24 14:12:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263360776 cirrussky15 https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263361001 Air pollution causes an excess of nitrogen in lakes, also known as eutrophication. This leads to an abundance of algae and a decrease ]]> 2018-05-24 14:13:01 UTC https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263361001 cirrussky15 https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263361033 Haze is the blurriness caused by stagnant air pollution. It leads to reduced visibility, and is most common metropolitan cities]]> 2018-05-24 14:13:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263361033 joliejelly0831 https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263626544 Ozone depletion increases the amount of UV that reaches Earth's surface.]]> 2018-05-25 12:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263626544 cirrussky15 https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263627497 As time goes on, humans are moving away from rural areas and towards urban areas. This means that large amounts of natural resources must be used to fuel the ever-growing population]]> 2018-05-25 13:01:59 UTC https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263627497 leeyounny https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263627968 Also referred to as climate change, global warming is the rise in the average temperature of the Earth's climate]]> 2018-05-25 13:03:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263627968 joliejelly0831 https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263628816 Gradual thinning of Earth's ozone layer in the upper atmosphere.]]> 2018-05-25 13:06:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263628816 leeyounny https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263629216 It occurs when carbon dioxide, greenhouse gases, and other air pollutants collect in the atmosphere. They absorb solar radiation, and trap the heat (greenhouse effect)]]> 2018-05-25 13:08:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263629216 cirrussky15 https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263629912 Naturally, the destruction of habitats leads to a loss of species. In fact, from 1970 to 2010, we have seen a 52% percent decrease in wildlife population. Scientists predict this number will rise to 75% by 2050]]> 2018-05-25 13:10:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263629912 leeyounny https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263630338 1. Rising temperature
heat waves, droughts, hurricanes
2. Rising sea levels
tropical storms, floods
3. Other
disruption of coral reefs, wildfire]]> 2018-05-25 13:12:26 UTC https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263630338 joliejelly0831 https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263630367 By the release of chemical compounds containing gaseous chlorine or bromine (ODS -- Ozone-Depleting Substances)]]> 2018-05-25 13:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263630367 cirrussky15 https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263631350 Although we have contributed negatively to the environment in many ways, we have found a way to reduce our carbon footprint]]> 2018-05-25 13:15:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263631350 cirrussky15 https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263633107 It is very likely that alternative energy could be the future. This type of energy harnesses natural resources without depleting them, making it a win-win situation for us and the environment]]> 2018-05-25 13:21:19 UTC https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263633107 cirrussky15 https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263635940 So far, we have done some large-scale changes to the environment. These include a loss of species, an overall increase of temperature and even a depletion of natural resources]]> 2018-05-25 13:31:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263635940 joliejelly0831 https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263635993 1. Human Health
skin cancer, eye cataracts,   genetic and immune system damage
2. Crop Species
minimal growth, photosynthesis & flowering
3. Aquatic Ecosystems
threat to marine life]]> 2018-05-25 13:31:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263635993 cirrussky15 https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263636419 Globalization will continue to happen. However, if we take small steps today, they can lead to a big change in the future. We have to take steps now if we want future generations to live in a hospitable environment]]> 2018-05-25 13:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263636419 joliejelly0831 https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263637451 - Agriculture Expansion
- Livestock Ranching
- Logging
- Infrastructure Expansion 
- Overpopulation]]> 2018-05-25 13:36:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263637451 leeyounny https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263638383 Clear cutting is a method that timber companies use to log forests. Timber harvesters cut down and remove every tree from and area.]]> 2018-05-25 13:38:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263638383 leeyounny https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263638873 1. Regenerates the forest with healthier trees
2. Provides new habitats for animals (although it takes some time)
3. Increased water flow
4. Increased farmland ]]> 2018-05-25 13:40:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263638873 joliejelly0831 https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263638971 1. Global Climate Change
2. Loss of species ( habitats )
3. Soil Erosion 
   tree roots anchor the soil]]> 2018-05-25 13:40:57 UTC https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263638971 leeyounny https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263639533 1. Destruction of plant life and animal habitat
2. Soil damage
3. Flooding
4. Diseases from mosquitoes (clear cutting provides places to live for mosquitoes)]]> 2018-05-25 13:42:42 UTC https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263639533 joliejelly0831 https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263639751 / restore the ecosystem services provided by forests
/ reduce the buildup of CO2 in the atmosphere
/ rebuild wildlife habitats]]> 2018-05-25 13:43:21 UTC https://padlet.com/cirrussky15/vcc89m6zivfj/wish/263639751