Wednesday, November 30, 2011
November 19th
I learned about the environmental health hazards which are: Physical, Chemical, Biological and Cultural, with their effect associated. I also learned from chapter 10, the mining methods and their different impacts and the sustainable use of mineral. Interesting!
Test / presentation
Does anyone have their syllabus handy? Can you tell me when the final test and presentations are scheduled?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
On the 5th of November, I learned that our waste water goes through various cycles to purify. Although, when it is released into natural bodies of water; there is an increase of fresh water within the sea water. The salt water goes through a desalination process.
In class, I found learning about underwater creatures to be the most interesting. I was very fascinated with the deep water creatures. I did not realize that the light hanging off their head was to lure their dinner. I also never realized that they were holes within the ocean floor that contain heat/air.
On the 12th of November, I learned about the population of people. I was interested in the demographic transition model with the four stages. I learned that the majority of people in the world are in the second and third stage of the model. I know that there are no countries within the world that belong to the first stage of the transition model. In class, I also found learning about the population pyramids quite interesting.
Hans Rosling on global population growth
This video was very interesting. It held my attention the whole way through. The information was very well presented. I am not really surprised that the gaps are that big. By using the colored boxes; it makes it more helpful for the average person in the western world to understand that not everyone uses cars and planes for transportation. Many countries still ride on donkeys and have carts to transport their materials from one place to another. I believe that people within the world should strive to make it better. Everyone should be able to buy their own shoes and have their own food to eat.
On the 19th of November, I learned that people today use the Precautionary Principle Approach. This is where the government does not say anything until a product is proven dangerous. I think this is extremely irresponsible. I understand that scientists may need time to understand the productive fully, but the public should not have to worry about if something is dangerous or not. In class, I also learned that quarries contain toxic water. Maybe I should not dive in them anymore…
Endocrine Disruption Expert
This woman sounds very knowledgeable. She and her friend seem to have done a lot of site checking. I think citation checking is not done enough in the world today. People are fine with limited information and are not too bothered about its source. That or they don’t know that not all magazines are reliable. It makes me really nervous that people still create pesticides and toxic chemicals for various reasons when they know deep down that they are not healthy. Something needs to be done before we completely destroy the earth and us along with it.
In class, I found learning about underwater creatures to be the most interesting. I was very fascinated with the deep water creatures. I did not realize that the light hanging off their head was to lure their dinner. I also never realized that they were holes within the ocean floor that contain heat/air.
On the 12th of November, I learned about the population of people. I was interested in the demographic transition model with the four stages. I learned that the majority of people in the world are in the second and third stage of the model. I know that there are no countries within the world that belong to the first stage of the transition model. In class, I also found learning about the population pyramids quite interesting.
Hans Rosling on global population growth
This video was very interesting. It held my attention the whole way through. The information was very well presented. I am not really surprised that the gaps are that big. By using the colored boxes; it makes it more helpful for the average person in the western world to understand that not everyone uses cars and planes for transportation. Many countries still ride on donkeys and have carts to transport their materials from one place to another. I believe that people within the world should strive to make it better. Everyone should be able to buy their own shoes and have their own food to eat.
On the 19th of November, I learned that people today use the Precautionary Principle Approach. This is where the government does not say anything until a product is proven dangerous. I think this is extremely irresponsible. I understand that scientists may need time to understand the productive fully, but the public should not have to worry about if something is dangerous or not. In class, I also learned that quarries contain toxic water. Maybe I should not dive in them anymore…
Endocrine Disruption Expert
This woman sounds very knowledgeable. She and her friend seem to have done a lot of site checking. I think citation checking is not done enough in the world today. People are fine with limited information and are not too bothered about its source. That or they don’t know that not all magazines are reliable. It makes me really nervous that people still create pesticides and toxic chemicals for various reasons when they know deep down that they are not healthy. Something needs to be done before we completely destroy the earth and us along with it.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Endocrine Disrupters Video
Oh my God! the humanity is really in danger, but to just sum up, how long is it going to take for incomplete tested pesticides and others gazes not to be put on the market? Scary!!!Now i want to read Dr. Theo Coburn book 'A Stolen Future'.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
November 12
Everyone should understand how water and wastewater systems
work. That understanding may help support conservation measures. I have never been a fan of longline fishing
and support laws that minimize its use.
I think they should only allow the fishing industry to use techniques
that minimizes the impact to the environment and other species.
Endocrine video
Im just overwhelmed with information. Hell I think I should just stay inside. So many different issues to address. The thing is we can not have our cake and eat it to. There is always going to be waste of some sort left and we will feel the affects of it.
November 12th class
I realy enjoy realestate and I think all this information will be useful to me. I never understood about the different water systemts like well, secptic , and public. I also found myself looking at homes and thinking I wouldnt want to buy there because of the way water flows. I have some talapia in my freezer. I am not sure if we are going to eat!
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