Nov
2
The Wildlife World
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John Parks asked:
e of life in animal species coincides with the human world. If a portion of the animal population would collapse, this could have a huge effect on the human population. Each animal, on land or in water, determine how another animal or human will continue to thrive. Nature, as we know it, also known as “birth.” Everything in the natural, material or physical world is known as nature. The physical world we see, touch and feel is also known as nature. Whatever man creates or will create is not known part of the natural world. That is, unless human’s are referred to as in “human nature” supernatural. Wildlife is known as anything that is not domesticated. That would include animals, organisms and plant life. All types of ecosystems: plains, wetlands, oceans and deserts would be where wildlife lives. Sad to say, human beings many times get in the way of a wildlife habitat for the wrong or even right reasons. The natural environment is also known as the environment. The natural environment entails every living organism, which is living, and non-living naturally on planet. If it were not for humans interfering, the natural environment would do what it does best: live, eat, play, mate and pass away. If you consider how vast our natural environment is will wow you. That is because each ecological system has animals, vegetation, soil, rocks, microorganism’s natural phenomenon and the atmosphere. It looks like all of nature, wildlife and the natural environment have to be in sync for the earth, as we know it, to run smoothly. In college, I took two environmental science courses. In one of my courses, I learned about deer overpopulation. What happened was, a herd of deer were growing in numbers on the parcel of land they living on. The deer needed to be ‘thinned’ out. The only predators to thin out this herd were lions. This is the circle of life. One animal will thin out a species in order for all of us to live on this planet. Not a single human should ‘pretend’ to be an animal to ‘thin’ or protect any animal species. It is a good thing human beings are taking pride, and care for our planet. Going to extremes to protect the animal and plant life is just messing with an already perfect plan. It is just not possible or plausible to ‘save’ every single organism on this planet. It is best to let ‘nature’ take its course and allow each species to thrive at will. There is something human beings can do to cure the unnecessary elimination of plant and animal life though. It is not for certain if when the industrial era was in full swing, how it would affect all our lives. It seems highly unlikely humans knew that pollution from steel, car and coal factories would affect our air, soil and waterways. That would be a conspiracy, right? Now that we know how pollutants shorten all our lives, we have begun to ‘mend’ a hurting planet. Through constant repetition, we are starting to reduce, reuse and recycle. Everyone of these things is making a big impact on our daily lives, even the animal and natural environment. For more information on nature, visit http://naturemicroblog.com and http://environmentmicroblog.com
CALVIN
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e of life in animal species coincides with the human world. If a portion of the animal population would collapse, this could have a huge effect on the human population. Each animal, on land or in water, determine how another animal or human will continue to thrive. Nature, as we know it, also known as “birth.” Everything in the natural, material or physical world is known as nature. The physical world we see, touch and feel is also known as nature. Whatever man creates or will create is not known part of the natural world. That is, unless human’s are referred to as in “human nature” supernatural. Wildlife is known as anything that is not domesticated. That would include animals, organisms and plant life. All types of ecosystems: plains, wetlands, oceans and deserts would be where wildlife lives. Sad to say, human beings many times get in the way of a wildlife habitat for the wrong or even right reasons. The natural environment is also known as the environment. The natural environment entails every living organism, which is living, and non-living naturally on planet. If it were not for humans interfering, the natural environment would do what it does best: live, eat, play, mate and pass away. If you consider how vast our natural environment is will wow you. That is because each ecological system has animals, vegetation, soil, rocks, microorganism’s natural phenomenon and the atmosphere. It looks like all of nature, wildlife and the natural environment have to be in sync for the earth, as we know it, to run smoothly. In college, I took two environmental science courses. In one of my courses, I learned about deer overpopulation. What happened was, a herd of deer were growing in numbers on the parcel of land they living on. The deer needed to be ‘thinned’ out. The only predators to thin out this herd were lions. This is the circle of life. One animal will thin out a species in order for all of us to live on this planet. Not a single human should ‘pretend’ to be an animal to ‘thin’ or protect any animal species. It is a good thing human beings are taking pride, and care for our planet. Going to extremes to protect the animal and plant life is just messing with an already perfect plan. It is just not possible or plausible to ‘save’ every single organism on this planet. It is best to let ‘nature’ take its course and allow each species to thrive at will. There is something human beings can do to cure the unnecessary elimination of plant and animal life though. It is not for certain if when the industrial era was in full swing, how it would affect all our lives. It seems highly unlikely humans knew that pollution from steel, car and coal factories would affect our air, soil and waterways. That would be a conspiracy, right? Now that we know how pollutants shorten all our lives, we have begun to ‘mend’ a hurting planet. Through constant repetition, we are starting to reduce, reuse and recycle. Everyone of these things is making a big impact on our daily lives, even the animal and natural environment. For more information on nature, visit http://naturemicroblog.com and http://environmentmicroblog.com
CALVIN
Aug
30
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
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Robert Abrom asked:
All over the world various species of animals, insects, and plants are being slowly wiped out. Some may argue that it is the natural order of things, but human involvement has certainly exasperated the issue, causing untold amounts of damage to the worlds ecosystems. All of the world, that is, except for the Arctic Circle and Alaska.
The Arctic is home to many different species of birds, bears, fish, and other animals. Much of the Arctic is still unspoiled, and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) intends to keep it that way. This organization and reserve sees the value in unspoiled landscapes and thriving wildlife.
The ANWR reserve spans over nineteen million acres, and within its boundaries there are over 500 different species of recognizable wildlife, and many more that have yet to be discovered. Some of the world’s most succulent fish find their way in and out of this reserve, and many native tribes continue to live here.
Life, Untainted
Life continues to exist and thrive without human intervention. In fact, it could be said that the biggest attraction of the ANWR is the continuation of life cycles before the recent intervention of man. The wildlife continues to raise their young, hunt and forage, and evolve in peace.
This situation is particularly unique due to the climate of northern Alaska and the Arctic Circle- the extreme temperatures and high amounts of snow have kept humans and animals alike from setting up camp. However, with recent oil projects starting up in Alaska, the ANWR’s role will become more important than ever as it strives to maintain the unspoiled solitude that the wildlife has enjoyed for thousands of years.
The results of this untainted lifestyle are easy to see: the fish are healthier and larger, the land animals graze in packs, and the hunters stalk without fear of reprisal. There is no pollution, no noise, and no intervention. Just nature doing what it was always intended to do.
See the Refuge
Close your eyes for a moment and picture the sun setting over the hills. A stream runs through the valley that you are standing in, and the few remaining rays of sunlight reflect off of the water, giving it a golden edge. A flock of Geese fly overhead, their call echoing unchallenged throughout the landscape. A few Moose stand at the base of the stream, drinking the golden water. You sense peace, and feel as if the world has all but disappeared, if only for a few fleeting moments.
You can open your eyes. Nowhere else in the world will you be able to see or experience something as tranquil and serene. Tourists are able to see certain areas of the ANWR and experience some of the magic themselves. But remember, life here is how it was meant to be, you may find that you won’t want to leave.
DANIEL
All over the world various species of animals, insects, and plants are being slowly wiped out. Some may argue that it is the natural order of things, but human involvement has certainly exasperated the issue, causing untold amounts of damage to the worlds ecosystems. All of the world, that is, except for the Arctic Circle and Alaska.
The Arctic is home to many different species of birds, bears, fish, and other animals. Much of the Arctic is still unspoiled, and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) intends to keep it that way. This organization and reserve sees the value in unspoiled landscapes and thriving wildlife.
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The ANWR reserve spans over nineteen million acres, and within its boundaries there are over 500 different species of recognizable wildlife, and many more that have yet to be discovered. Some of the world’s most succulent fish find their way in and out of this reserve, and many native tribes continue to live here.
Life, Untainted
Life continues to exist and thrive without human intervention. In fact, it could be said that the biggest attraction of the ANWR is the continuation of life cycles before the recent intervention of man. The wildlife continues to raise their young, hunt and forage, and evolve in peace.
This situation is particularly unique due to the climate of northern Alaska and the Arctic Circle- the extreme temperatures and high amounts of snow have kept humans and animals alike from setting up camp. However, with recent oil projects starting up in Alaska, the ANWR’s role will become more important than ever as it strives to maintain the unspoiled solitude that the wildlife has enjoyed for thousands of years.
The results of this untainted lifestyle are easy to see: the fish are healthier and larger, the land animals graze in packs, and the hunters stalk without fear of reprisal. There is no pollution, no noise, and no intervention. Just nature doing what it was always intended to do.
See the Refuge
Close your eyes for a moment and picture the sun setting over the hills. A stream runs through the valley that you are standing in, and the few remaining rays of sunlight reflect off of the water, giving it a golden edge. A flock of Geese fly overhead, their call echoing unchallenged throughout the landscape. A few Moose stand at the base of the stream, drinking the golden water. You sense peace, and feel as if the world has all but disappeared, if only for a few fleeting moments.
You can open your eyes. Nowhere else in the world will you be able to see or experience something as tranquil and serene. Tourists are able to see certain areas of the ANWR and experience some of the magic themselves. But remember, life here is how it was meant to be, you may find that you won’t want to leave.
DANIEL
Aug
22
Save California’s State Parks!
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GoGreenMug asked:
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is proposing to cut funding to 80% of California’s State Parks. We live in Southern California and regularly enjoy the State Parks. We head to them to surf, camp out and go hiking. We plan numerous vacation trips around visiting these State parks and would **** to lose any of them.
California is in a budget crises, a big part of which is because of reduced sales tax revenue. People are buying less, as they try to save more and therefore the state is losing money from sales tax. Most of those people who used to spend their money at the shopping centers are most likely spending more time at the California State Parks. In a study published in 2008, the University of California-Berkeley found that for every $1 in public money spent on state parks, $2.35 is returned to the state in taxes from tourism and other revenue they generate.
It therefore seems to us, that California can only gain tax revenue by keeping the State Parks open and funded. With more Californians taking vacations at home this year and other US State residents also cutting back on their holiday travel, we suspect that the State Parks will be even more popular this year than ever before. Even without funding, visitors will come to the parks anyway and enjoy the beaches or redwoods or hiking trails. They will park on the roads outside and walk in. However without funding these parks may need to reduce the number of rangers on duty and these rangers will have a wider area to patrol. This could lead to environmental damage such as fires, vandalism and erosion because of the difficulty the rangers will have in covering a park.
Of course we hope that we can all restrain ourselves from damaging property or causing environmental damage on purpose. But the rangers are there to guide all visitors to the park and are prepared to take the correct action to prevent or reduce problems when they arise.
There must be a better way for California to save money and solve their budget problems. Eliminating funding for the State Parks does not seem to be a good solution and may result in increased spending in the future. You can send a message to the governor and other state legislaters through the Surfrider Action Network at http://actionnetwork.org/campaign/caparks05_09 and tell them not to cut funding to our State Parks.
ROBERTO
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is proposing to cut funding to 80% of California’s State Parks. We live in Southern California and regularly enjoy the State Parks. We head to them to surf, camp out and go hiking. We plan numerous vacation trips around visiting these State parks and would **** to lose any of them.
California is in a budget crises, a big part of which is because of reduced sales tax revenue. People are buying less, as they try to save more and therefore the state is losing money from sales tax. Most of those people who used to spend their money at the shopping centers are most likely spending more time at the California State Parks. In a study published in 2008, the University of California-Berkeley found that for every $1 in public money spent on state parks, $2.35 is returned to the state in taxes from tourism and other revenue they generate.
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It therefore seems to us, that California can only gain tax revenue by keeping the State Parks open and funded. With more Californians taking vacations at home this year and other US State residents also cutting back on their holiday travel, we suspect that the State Parks will be even more popular this year than ever before. Even without funding, visitors will come to the parks anyway and enjoy the beaches or redwoods or hiking trails. They will park on the roads outside and walk in. However without funding these parks may need to reduce the number of rangers on duty and these rangers will have a wider area to patrol. This could lead to environmental damage such as fires, vandalism and erosion because of the difficulty the rangers will have in covering a park.
Of course we hope that we can all restrain ourselves from damaging property or causing environmental damage on purpose. But the rangers are there to guide all visitors to the park and are prepared to take the correct action to prevent or reduce problems when they arise.
There must be a better way for California to save money and solve their budget problems. Eliminating funding for the State Parks does not seem to be a good solution and may result in increased spending in the future. You can send a message to the governor and other state legislaters through the Surfrider Action Network at http://actionnetwork.org/campaign/caparks05_09 and tell them not to cut funding to our State Parks.
ROBERTO