Trains also negatively affect the environment through their release of fatal chemicals. When trains are running they produce deadly chemicals because they use combustion engines. The combustion engines create emissions of greenhouse gases that are terrible for the environment. This is revealed by The Environmental Literacy council when it states “While trains are more energy efficient than automobiles, they do have their own effects on the environment, including producing nitrogen dioxide, carbon dioxide, and particulate matter that can contribute to air pollution and negative health effects ”(Rail Transportation ). Carbon Dioxide is one of the chemicals in this list that is the deadliest to the environment because it is the one that is released the most into the air. (Rail Transportation).The release of greenhouse gases into the air not only affects the atmosphere, but it also causes great damage to our oceans. It is demonstrated when Natalie Bishop states, ”Over the past 250 years, ocean acidity has increased by 30 percent as oceans absorbed around 530 billion tons of carbon dioxide. The change in pH has troubled researchers in the recent years, as they predict ocean acidity will more than double by 2100 if fossil fuels are burned at today’s rate. The polar regions will be the first to undergo the most dramatic changes, and scientists forecast that the Southern Ocean has the potential to become corrosive with radically lowered pH levels by 2050. However, species with
Even if all countries in the world contribute to the air pollution, the developed countries take the leading role on releasing carbon monoxide in the air. This toxic air increases risk of the ozone layer depletion, which potentially would expose UVB radiation at the earth. This UVB radiation has negative consequences on humans, animals, plants and other planetary creatures. In addition to UVB radiation the polluted air by itself can cause serious health problems for humankind. Moreover, this process would cause the earth to become warmer which consequence of global warming. Industries and transportation takes the first place for the source of emissions of air
Maybe when you drive your car in the country you don’t think about the effect this is having on a coral reef in Far North Queensland? Increased carbon monoxide decreases the waters pH making the oceans more acidic thus affecting to some degree the marine life and its ecosystems. From a current pH level of 8.2, it is predicted by current marine biologists that the oceans pH level could fall to around 7.8 by 2100, even small amounts of ocean acidity increases could ultimately decrease the capacity of corals to build skeletons and thus decreases the ability to create habitats for marine
During the 18 and 1900’s it was an encumbrance to care for children, The Orphan Train Movement took a stand by giving children nourishing homes and liberties. Immediately after changing protection and government acts it gave parents the relief of their child having a more successful life than they were born into. Many legacies are still alive today from The orphan Movement including, The Children’s Aid Society, modern day orphanages, and the reformed lives of 150,000 children. At the end of the civil war many parents were not in the position to care for a child. Orphanages became more of reformatory than a comfortable protection.
Trains can be dangerous if you don't know how to be safe around them. Being safe around trains is a thing that people all around should know how to do weather that be in a vehicle, on a bike, or on foot. In the, "Utah transit Authority Operation Lifesaver" video says that, "When the guards go down and the lights start to flash just slow down and wait for the train to pass." If people would just listen to the warning signs and not try to race the trains there would be less accidents. When people race trains, if they don't make it they don't get a second chance at it. With a train you have almost no chance at survival if you get into an accident. You need to follow the signs and the warning signs to be cautious and not be stupid. Also in that
In all decision making and process, there are many steps to come to an assured conclusion. Evaluation in the public administration's sector is to realize both the efficient and the impact that issues like "the scratchitti" has on the public through the reaction of the citizens of one city; while still maintain accountability to the citizens, see how things are not working efficiently and how to shift the performances to better it. Hence, this evaluation ought to help analyze and choosing the best approach in ameliorating or fixing the situation; while spending as efficiently and precisely needed money as possible. Although evaluation does not automatically guaranty success, but it helps with the analyzing and elimination process. Through this
Australia’s brown coal power stations are the highest carbon emitting power plants in the world. When carbon dioxide is released into the air, it traps the heat and warms the planet. Carbon dioxide currently represents 84 percent of all greenhouse gases, which totals to about 30 billion tons a year, produced by human activities. Not only does carbon dioxide affect the atmosphere, it has also made the oceans 30 percent more acidic and therefore affects a variety of sea organism.
Exposure to pollutants such as C02, results in negative effects to the human health and to the environments wellbeing. For example, in America 25 million people suffer from asthma attacks and unfortunately that is responsible for 3000 deaths each year (Asthma and Air Pollution, 2014). Though it has no cure, reducing air pollution from cars, factories, and refineries can ease the risk of having an asthma attack. Not only does CO2 affect humans but the environment as well, mainly the aquatic ecosystem because of acid rain and eutrophication from the built up CO2 (Air Quality, 2014). Fish and plants are unable to survive in acidic water and eventually die. The food chain is effected causing additional death. Once the animals perish, humans are bound to be
Along with the greenhouse effect, burning fossil fuels also creates human health problems. The chemicals and gasses released instantly cause damaged cells, stress, and illness in respiratory systems. Some future health effects include shortened life span, diseases like bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, and cancer, and aging and loss of capacity in lungs.3 These are all serious health problems notably found in North Americans. Health-harming pollution can be prevented and stopped if people become informed about the causes and effects of it.
The rising issue of CO2 emissions in the United States is a problem that we cannot ignore any longer. The main sources of carbon dioxide emissions come from the combustion of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas. These emissions also come from everyday use of electricity, transportation and industry. Automobiles, large highways, and leaving your lights in your house on are all everyday examples that emit carbon dioxide. (EPA, "Overview of Greenhouse Gases") Carbon dioxide emissions, which have increased by 7% in the U.S. since 1990, are a dangerous and potent greenhouse gas yielded at a higher rate through coal burning than most other natural gas burning. Increased levels of carbon dioxide can lead to climate change and an increased
The middle photo was taken in a large parking lot in my home town. This photo depicts the amount of carbon emissions (CO2) that is absorbed into the ocean. Every time you drive somewhere, turn on the light, or even turn of the faucet results in excessive amounts of carbon emissions in the atmosphere. The ocean tries to absorb this CO2, but unfortunately the excess results in ocean acidification which in turn kills marine life, such as crustaceans and sea coral. People should think more in terms of walking to get somewhere, or maybe even ride a bicycle to get where you need to go if
As a member of the state’s terrorism task force safety in regards to public transportation is of the upmost concern. When it comes to trains and subways there are many factors to take into consideration, the first is covering the vulnerabilities of the rail system. Many terrorists will target rail systems as the security there isn’t as thorough also many people rely on the system and cannot be bothered to schedule ahead of time for screening. Due to this cars are often cramped with so many people making it difficult to spot any suspicious behaviors and the confine space allows for a greater degree for causalities. In addition being underground is also a vulnerability as deadly chemical gases will reside inside the tunnels until a cleaning crew
Obtaining energy by the means of burning fossil fuels, such as coal, oil and natural gas, is unsustainable and raises environmental concerns. Gases like carbon dioxide, as well as other toxic pollutants, are released into the atmosphere when these fossil fuels are burned. This contributes to air pollution, the greenhouse effect, and ultimately global warming. When carbon dioxide is exposed to the air, heat is trapped and is unable to escape into space, leading to the rise in global temperatures. Pollution in the air can cause diseases in living organisms,
The burning of gasoline by automobiles releases carbon dioxide and other types of air pollution
Pollution is another major factor that is threatening our world today. One example of pollution is nitrogen. Humans are adding about 130 to 150 million tons over the 90 to 150 tons that are produced by the nitrogen cycle. This excess in nitrogen causes coastal waters and estuaries to grow toxic algae, killing the fish and trapping the solar heat in the air. Another example of pollution is methane. Methane is produced by gases released by cows, termite mounds or by the bottom of rice paddy. If found in the air methane is very poisonous. By raising more cattle, cutting more tropical forests, thus increasing the amount of termites, and by growing more rice, the methane concentration in the air is almost twice as higher as it was 160,000 years ago. Smoke is another pollution factor. Smoke that is produced by cars contains carbon dioxide (CO2). This carbon dioxide in the air causes global warming, which results in the green house effect and climate changes. Satellite studies show that perhaps we will increase the temperature by 3.6 degrees by the year 2001. The warmer the weather the more water it can hold, the higher the precipitation will be. The higher the precipitation the more clouds, the more rain, and the more snow there will be. This will result in more storms and floods. Studies by Thomas Karl of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration showed that the total winter precipitation in the US has increased to about 10% since
Pollutants that are given off through the emissions of automobiles are hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxides, and carbon dioxides. Hydrocarbons emitted by automobiles create smog. Smog can create health problems for people. These problems include lung and respiratory problems. Nitrogen oxides form acid rain that hurts plants, wildlife, and the paint on our cars. Carbon monoxide reduces the flow of oxygen in the bloodstream. Carbon dioxide is a "greenhouse gas" and is a primary factor contributing to global warming.