Knock Off Inorganic Pesticides to Coconut Trees The Philippines is now facing a serious industry problem regarding the infestation of coconut scale insects, commonly known as cocolisap, to large coconut plantations. This plant parasite eats on the leaf of a plant. This prevents photosynthesis causing the low productivity of the plant. Cosico (2014) stated that, “At least 60 percent of the total coconut farming areas in the country, most of which are in the CALABARZON area, are infected with cocolisap and it has crossed over to Basilan in Mindanao Region.” Due to this, the government released chemical called neonicotinoids to obviate these cocolisap. It is said that neonicotinoids is effective but there are some groups who take a stand against this neonicotinoids, restraining this for important reason. They do not want this to be use because they believe that this chemical will only bring out more problems …show more content…
It can be in ecological and industrial aspect. If we are to allow this neonicotinoids, we should be the one responsible for the changes or damages in our ecosystem. Researchers said that the effect of neonicotinoids will be serious and for long term. Neonicotinoids will cure trees by removing cocolisap but eventually, it will also affect those natural enemies that can help to regulate the production of cocolisap and will also affect the totality of the tree by means of the residue of neonicotinoids that is said to cause cancer and abnormality to humans (Umil, 2014 par. 11&14). Moreover, it is not just in the ecological aspect that this chemical will have effects. It also affect the countries aim to have organic certification. If neonicotinoids will be use, our products cannot be sold as organic or natural (Murcia, 2014 par.4). It is obvious that this chemical should not be allowed because it will cause more problems rather than fixing
Some of the risks are getting cancer from the inhaling Malathion once it is airborne. You also have the factor of it getting on our children, especially out toddlers. We have the largest corn field in the county right behind the middle school. What about that? Tests have shown that Malathion case cause Asthma, trouble breathing and shortness of breath. I believe it is too much of a danger for our families and the members of this community. We must find another pesticide to use for our crops.
also damage the plants and prove to be a detriment to its lifetime. Plus, plants
Some research studies show that these chemicals are also the cause of birth defects in children. With the increase in the use of these chemicals, there will be an increase in birth defects. According to research done by the University of California, pregnant mothers who live within a mile away from crops that are sprayed with pesticides are more likely to develop autism in their babies. If the use of pesticides continues to grow, one day the human race with completely diminish.
Recently, industrialization in India has led to crops being destroyed due to the ozone pollution. Smog, which is an ozone at ground level, is the cause of vegetation reduction. In India, there are no air quantity regulation, so that is a reason why produce are getting damaged or dying (India’s ozone pollution). There are many negative side effects that come with economic pollution that started with
This suggests that the roadsides was once beautiful and bloomed with healthy and lively vegetation; however, they are now destroyed due to the use of pesticides. From these examples, it can be shown that even though pesticide is beneficial, its deadly effects outweigh its benefits; in addition, it is a dangerous substances to the environment, organisms, and even human.
The use of pesticides has been very harmful for humans. In Daniel Pepper’s “The Toxic Consequences of the Green Revolution,” it states that in India because of the excessive use of pesticides, people have gotten cancer, along with stillborn children and kidney failure. With these serious illnesses, it gives more body to the argument.
In the early 1940’s, a new technology emerged that was able to successfully combat crop-damaging and disease-carrying insects. A new age of synthetic chemical pesticides use arose. After their impressive success in fighting deadly insect-borne diseases during World War II, pesticides were used widely to combat insect pests for agriculture and public health. Few people challenged the benefits of the new scientific and technological products and many embraced pesticide use with enthusiasm. Despite its success, doubts about pesticide use began to appear a decade later in the 1950’s, when the government began a vigorous pesticide campaign across the country against insect pests. Scientists began reporting heavy losses of avian and
(how much is used), Timing of Exposure (when is it used?), individual factors of mother and
It is also shown that pesticides are partly responsible for the rising cancer rates and birth defects among children (“Pesticides”).
Do today’s media hold a biased opinion? Political figure heads of modern day America have argued the subject of a biased liberal media for decades. The notion of the media being predominantly liberal is not unheard of because since publicly broadcasted news media first became common, the Republican Party was not yet one to rival the Democrats. The core argument presented is the possibility of a liberal media manipulating the American public and thus influencing them to vote in congruence with the ways of the Democratic political party. Thus far it is simple to see the media clearly holds a bias that is in favor of the liberal viewpoint. I believe the media should not hold an opinion because, it comes through in their coverage and thus
Sea ice has significant importance in the northern Arctic. The sea ice is extremely vital for the marine animals that live in this ecosystem. In particular the sea ice allows them to hunt, mate, and travel. The sea ice allows animals such as polar bears to hunt and search for their prey that lives underwater. It helps females and males find mates to grow their population, and lastly the sea ice allows for polar bears to travel from different locations. Another reason for the importance of sea ice is that it helps keep our planet cool particularly through the albedo effect (Kaitlin, 2016). Potential consequences of the melting of the sea ice could have devastating effects of marine animals in the north, and also for our entire planet because
are used. In the world today more and more chemicals are being produced to kill off certain
When we first began this assignment, I did not think nothing about it. I thought it would be another one of those boring assignments that was just busy work. Take it how you like I enjoyed the papers we did it made me learn new things about my behavior change. My behavior change was to decrease my overall body fat by doing general exercise. Then I dived in deeper and asked what is the best way to lose body fat. There I quickly learned that is not just about exercise it is also as important as dieting. The steps I took to accomplish my behavior change was to stay motivated and not give up. Losing body fat is a physical game just as much as a mental game. There were some days that I did not want to go to the gym because I made excuses like I
America the Beautiful! So why are we destroying it everyday with the use of pesticides? It has been proven that pesticides have affects on it's surrounding, although made to improve earths resources, they typically take there negative effect on the environment in time. Pesticides affect more than the environment; they also affect the animals and humans living in the environment. There are alternative, to this major problem but, we as the caretakers of earth must act fast. In the following paper I'm going to share with you what pesticides are. I'll tell you why they are not safe to use and some of the affects of pesticides. Last, I will talk about some new alternatives there are
One concern about pesticides and herbicide usage is the amount of residues left on the end product of crops sprayed with the chemicals, and their effects on human health. (Williamson, 2007, p. 184). However, these effects are closely tested and levels are strictly regulated to ensure there is no danger from possible pesticide residues. Since 1910, many rules, regulations, and agencies have been formed to monitor the safety of the pesticides and herbicides used in conventional farming. These chemicals must meet specific safety standards in order to be registered for use, and regulations on levels of each product safe for use are also put in place. (Tafel et al.,2007, p.184). All pesticides are rigorously examined to ensure they have no significant effects on human health, or the environment. The residues in the food chain are closely monitored, and regularly tested, to ensure they are below legal limits. In a recent survey of residues