Period 5. Where have humans made an impact on Earth? by John Isaacson

Period 5. Where have humans made an impact on Earth? by John Isaacson https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9 Find the loss of Earth's resources and post a description specifically on it's location en-us 2017-05-26 14:41:25 UTC 2023-04-05 00:22:19 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Xmastree.png African Congo Deforestation may be on the decline... johnisaacson https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/173997872 This article describes the decline of deforestation and rainforest clear-cutting since 2000. Mr. Isaacson.]]> 2017-05-26 14:41:25 UTC https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/173997872 The Effects of Light Pollution on Sea Turtles https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260613099 By: Amy Ollendorff

Light pollution has caused a huge impact on the sea turtle population. Sea turtles can become disoriented from the shore lighting while trying to follow the moon, and get lost on land and become sick or dehydrated. Years ago, these animals had no trouble finding there way to the sea, but now that humans have taken over their environment with the lighting we created, their population is declining. ]]> 2018-05-14 19:05:36 UTC https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260613099 The Enviromental Impact of GMOs https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260613143 This article explains how the rise of GMO farms have impacted the enviroment around it and what the risks are of have Genetically Modified Organisms in our fields today. Shannon Cunningham]]> 2018-05-14 19:05:43 UTC https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260613143 https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260613227 2018-05-14 19:05:59 UTC https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260613227 Impact of Humans https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260613369 The impact on the Earth by humans has increased, but less than expected.]]> 2018-05-14 19:06:23 UTC https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260613369 Mekong's forests are being deforested... abhishtau4035 https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260613869 This article describes the impacts of deforestation on the Great Mekong ecoregion. It also states the future of the region itself. Abhishta Umesh

http://wwf.panda.org/our_work/forests/deforestation_fronts/deforestation_in_greater_mekong/

]]> 2018-05-14 19:07:41 UTC https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260613869 Human Impacts on Forest Biodiversity https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260613984 Most human activities in forests can affect this. These activities can include camping, chopping down trees for resources and fires. These activities affect three things listed. 1. Total area of forest remaining. 2. The condiguration of forest left. 3. The structure and composition of remaining forest. Most of these things can affect not only the forest, but the habitats of various organisms and animals as well. If this keeps on goung these organisms can go extinct.

Cesar Ruiz Alavez

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]]> 2018-05-14 19:07:53 UTC https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260613984 The Global Banana Crisis 🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌 By: Corbin Tai corbint3139 https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260614022 Bananas are threatened, and we could be losing entire populations or species of bananas. Diseases have infected the bananas, and the disease may be able to wipe out an entire species. In the 1960s, the Gros Michel species of bananas were thriving. They were vastly superior to today's bananas in the fact they didn't need artificial ripening, they tasted better, and they were more resistant to transport. However, a fungal disease called the Panama Disease mad ethe entire species commercially extinct. Now, the same thing may happen to our current Cavendish variety.
https://edition.cnn.com/2015/07/22/africa/banana-panama-disease/]]> 2018-05-14 19:08:01 UTC https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260614022 Global Overfishing by Sarah Ammari https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260614098 Scarcity in fish dictates that economic decisions must be made regularly to control the descending rates of species in the sea. Overfishing can have an adverse effect on marine biodiversity because it indirectly targets the surrounding aquatic organisms that rely on fish. In one way or another, we are creating an issue that will only harm us. We must all learn to manage the availability of resources to meet and defy human needs in society. ]]> 2018-05-14 19:08:15 UTC https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260614098 The Decrease in Elephant Population because of Poaching By: Jared Weissberg https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260614225 Over time, humans have continued to slaughter animal populations in search of extravagance and resources. This dilemma has caused millions of elephants to die and now another hundred thousand. Humans continue to harm innocent species in search for tips to their intstrumental bows, piano keys, and billiards balls. This is all in disregard for the elephant population, shown below.]]> 2018-05-14 19:08:41 UTC https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260614225 Worldwide Thermal Pollution Crisis on Earth's Oceans https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260614632 This article explains how thermal pollution through power plants creates an impact on the world's oceans. By adding thermal energy to ocean water and releasing it back in the environment, affects the animal life in the aquatic habitat. Thermal pollution can also be caused through defrestation as the trees which block the sunlight are cut down, causing the sunlight to directly hit the water surface. The wildlife in the ocean need a constant temperature in the ocean and a sudden increase in water temperature would prove harmful for organisms as they are not yet adapted for this crisis. Overall, through power plants and other activities, thermal pollution is increasing causing a negative effect on underwater wildlife.

Ved Pimple]]> 2018-05-14 19:09:52 UTC https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260614632 Fossil fuel depletion https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260614770 -Nathan Wilson

This article discusses the topic of overuse of fossil fuels and depletion of our natural resources. We as humans have abused and used way to much of our supply of oils and fuels, due to our increasing population, and decreasing storage supply, we are running out of fuel fast.]]> 2018-05-14 19:10:13 UTC https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260614770 Our Earth is running out of oil, what happens now? https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260615233 By Alyssa Porterfield- If technology does not improve, our choice will be simple: reduce the amount we run our computer to smooth resources over time, or use them all up and then starve. Thats the situation that we are having with the amount of oil we have for the future. You would think that we have a few years of oil left right? Well actually, according to BP’s Statistical Review of World Energy, global oil reserves at the end of 2012 were 1.7 trillion barrels. However considering that we consume about 86 million barrels of crude oil per day, we can conclude that we'll run out of oil in 55 years or sooner if we continue consuming the oil at this rate. ]]> 2018-05-14 19:11:25 UTC https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260615233 Effect of Human Activities on the Environment https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260615349

http://img-aws.ehowcdn.com/600x600p/photos.demandstudios.com/getty/article/188/205/dv118015.jpgThis article contains several reasons and explanations as to how humans have an effect on earths natural resources. One of them being the effect we have on the quality of our natural water sources. Humans Introduce to many nutrients into our natural water sources.]]> 2018-05-14 19:11:43 UTC https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260615349 Fossil fuels: The depletion and prevention archiss2463 https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260615804 Archis Shankaran

The article speaks about the growing demand of urbanization and the
fear of the overusage of fossil fuels. Furthermore, the article speaks about how we are unecessarily wasting energy. Because of this, our natural resources are slowly running out. To add on, there are several reasons why we are overusing fossil. These range from automotive industries all the way to the overusage pf gasoline in automobiles to trains. Finally, various methods to prevent the overusage and waste of
fossil fuels is discussed. To prevent the overusage, one cam use electric cars and smarter methods to complete activities.

https://followgreenliving.com/fossil-fuels-depletion-prevention/]]> 2018-05-14 19:13:00 UTC https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260615804 Climate Change Melting Kenai Fjords sachins2544 https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260615841 Climate change is negatively affecting our environment, and humans are the number one cause of this. Due to the climate change, fjords are melting in Kenai Fjords National Park. Alaska's average annual temperature has risen by about 35 degrees Fahrenheit over these past few years. The melting rate of glaciers has also increased. This is interfering with Alaska's water cycle, therefore affecting their water level. This will affect Alaska's ecosystems as well, as the habitats will constantly change as glaciers continue to melt faster and faster.

Sachin Shurpalekar

]]> 2018-05-14 19:13:06 UTC https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260615841 Air Pollution https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260616040 His aticle explains how air pollution is greatly affecting our earth, but if we do try to take pollution out of the air it could increase global warming. With the removal of pollution, it gives chemicals more room to spread the global warming crisis while it seeps into our earth's crust.
-Annabelle Tran]]> 2018-05-14 19:13:43 UTC https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260616040 The Effects of Natural Gas on the Environment https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260616121 Mahsa Mir

This article explains how the usage of natural gas as a fossil fuel affects the environment in several different ways. The usage and drilling of natural gas affects global warming, pollution in the air, the land, wildlife, water and water pollution, and earthquakes. In some ways, using natural gas is a good thing for the environment, in comparison to coal or oil, but most impacts of natural gases are negative.

https://www.ucsusa.org/clean-energy/coal-and-other-fossil-fuels/environmental-impacts-of-natural-gas#.Wvne19FlChA]]> 2018-05-14 19:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260616121 Air Pollution in Ulan Bator, Mongolia https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260616304 Ulan Bator, Mongolia is one of the coldest capitals in the world, and contains high levels of toxic. The dangerous levels are the result of chemical releases, industrial emmisions, and automotive exhaust. The pollution is so bad that UNICEF Mongolia warned of a "child health crisis." Furthermore, respiratory infections have increased by 270%, and in the last ten years, there has heen a 40% decrease of lung functionnin Mongolia. In the womb, babies can face bahavior oroblems, a lower IQ, neurological disorders, and lower disease resistance. Brooke Millar.]]> 2018-05-14 19:14:36 UTC https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260616304 Human poaching impacts Arakan Forest Turtle population https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260617113 Melany Brondo

Scientist have found what is to beleived in endangered species of turtles in the forest. For many years scientist have thought the Arakan Forest turtle was extinct because of poachers selling them ilegally. Despite the fact that they have a protection group fo these turtles many turtles have been stolen from sanctuaries.]]> 2018-05-14 19:17:25 UTC https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260617113 How climate change is affecting Mexico celinel3711 https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260617200 In the article it explains how climate change is transforming Mexico’s geography, environment, and future. It talks about the heat, the security and drought as well as the agriculture. The end of the article has a paragraph deticated to teaching the readers what they can do to help -celine lombardi
https://www.climaterealityproject.org/blog/how-climate-change-affecting-mexico

]]> 2018-05-14 19:17:41 UTC https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260617200 Endangered Species -Hannah Manneh https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260617457 Many animals become endangered for two main reasons. Either loss of habitat or loss or genetic variation. A loss of habitat can happen naturally, but most of the time human activity can contribute to a loss of habitat. Many times people have to clear land to make room for new houses or buildings. So then many creatures' habitats get destroyed because of the loss of habitat. Genetic variation is the diversity found within different species. This genetic variation allows species to adapt to changes in their own environment. Although most of the loss of the genetic variation occurs naturally, human activity can cause a loss of genetic variation. This is because of overhunting and overfishing. ]]> 2018-05-14 19:18:28 UTC https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260617457 San Joaquin Kit Foxes https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260618217 The San Joaquin Kit Foxes lost most of their habitat in the Central Valley due to agriculture, over usage of land, and poisons. Foxes eat small rodents. Humans use rodentcides which kill or poison rodents, their food. Their food is alao their water source. Foxes also burrow, but due to having less than seven percent of undeveloped land left, they have a limited amount of options to find a home in. Basically, human development is causing Kit Fox depletion.

https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/population_and_sustainability/species.html

Maddy Cinco]]> 2018-05-14 19:21:00 UTC https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260618217 California has eight of 10 most polluted U.S. cities madelinev4666 https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260618586 Despite California's strict environmental regulations, our state has eight of the ten most polluted U.S. cities. Although California has some of the strictest regulations becasue of global warming, ozone has become an issue in certain areas. This happens to include eight of our cities.
-Madeline Vu
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2018/04/18/california-has-eight-10-most-polluted-u-s-cities/524815002/

]]> 2018-05-14 19:22:11 UTC https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260618586 Climate Change and Biodiversity https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260618896
https://www.science.org.au/curious/earth-environment/climate-change-and-biodiversityhttps://www.science.org.au/curious/earth-environment/climate-change-and-biodiversity
Citlalli Ruiz
The Earth will continue to warm for some time even if greenhouse gas emissions are somehow instantly curbed. The Earth is warming becuase of greenhouse gases but biodiversity]]> 2018-05-14 19:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260618896 How have people impacted Earth. By Cat Medina https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260619324 We are the cause for many endangered and extinct animals. For instance the Woolly Mammoth is dead because of us. Due to clothes, food, and other resources we use come from these animals.poacher kill these animals and they eventuall start to die off. This could disrupted food chain and kill us all as a planet. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/24044545

]]> 2018-05-14 19:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260619324 Mekong's forests are being destroyed... https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260621141 The article describes the impacts of deforestation on the Great Mekong ecoregion. It aslo talks about the Mekong region's future. Abhishta Umesh

http://wwf.panda.org/our_work/forests/deforestation_fronts/deforestation_in_greater_mekong/]]> 2018-05-14 19:32:01 UTC https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260621141 Chinese 'airpocalypse' affects half-a-billion people as smog crisis worsens https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260969702 Kevin Nguyen
460 million people have been affected by the severe polution level which is 6 times higher than the World's Health Organisation guideline. China has declared war on the smog that hangs over the country, but it struggles to deal with the polution that arose from decades of economic growth. Despite China's efforts some powerpoints and chemical producers still have not scaled back operations in regard to the new regulations.]]> 2018-05-15 18:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260969702 Polar Ice Caps Melting 💦🍜 https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260986302 As polar icecaps are predicted to melt rapidly within the nest couple years this brings in a lot of problems . This can interrupt the earths overall temperature by not allowing the ice caps to reflect light into outer space consequently interrupting the earths temperature . Not only that but as the ice caps melt it will make the ocean level rise causing floods and bad storms . This is a huge and will be a huge problem for all living organisms if we can not stop to help our planet and make it healthier to slow down problems like these .
- Isabella Reynoso

https://www.greenandgrowing.org/polar-ice-caps-melting/]]> 2018-05-15 19:00:20 UTC https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260986302 Ozone Depletion consuelom3595 https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260988654 In recent years the ozone layers has been detereorating due to the pollution and chemicals humans have been spreading. This is a problem because the ozone layer is what protects us from the powerful rays of the sun. With it slowly deteorating there are higher chances of skin cancer. The increase in ultra-violet radiation also has it's affects on plants. With enough exposure it can make plants vulnurable to disease and produce toxic substances.

-Consuelo Mendoza

http://eco-globe.com/what-destroys-the-earths-ozone-layer/

]]> 2018-05-15 19:06:16 UTC https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260988654 Effect of Human Activities on the Environment- Samuel Olson samuelo2694 https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260993289

This article covers several ways that humans have impacted the environment. One of these reasons being that we have had a negative effect on the cleanliness and quality of our natural water sources. We introduce large amounts of nutrients into the water. These nutrient lead to the overgrowth of certain bacterias and algae that have a negative effectg on the other species in the environment.

http://education.seattlepi.com/effect-human-activities-environment-3653.html

]]> 2018-05-15 19:18:44 UTC https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260993289 Electric ars aren't as clean as they seem. https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260996026 By Matthew Petersen

This article gives proof that electric cars, while they seem cleaner than traditional gas cars, are actually less environmentally friendly. Electric cars are powered by electricity, obviously, and others cars are powered by gas. But where does the electricity come from? The electricity is produced from coal-burning power plants, which produce the most CO2 in terms of percentage. Electric cars also use materials that require high-processing machinery. What this means is that an electric car releases 15-68% more CO2 by just being built than a traditional gas powered car. These metals include (but not restricted to) aluminum, for the chassis, and lithium, for the battery.

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https://www.investors.com/politics/editorials/electric-cars-co2-emissions-global-warming/]]> 2018-05-15 19:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/johnisaacson/vy5n7q2xdso9/wish/260996026