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    Herby Thomas Module 3: Effectiveness of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) SC4730 Environment Science Roger Boeken United States have announced climate changes globally caused alarm that allows European involvement to work together for the purpose to slowdown process of extinction species. It have occurred throughout our planets many species developed as other die out balance the ecosystem in result spices are loss for ever. The importance of these concern have accelerated extinctions

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    the United States placed the rusty-patched bumble bee (Bombus affinis) on the endangered species list on February 10, 2017, while Canada placed these species on its endangered species list in 2012. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service first place seven bee species on the endangered species list October 2016. This designation aims to provide resources such as federal funds for the preservation and recovery of the species. Across the border in Canada, 2016 broke records

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    The manatee has been on the endangered species list since the year 2001. This is caused from pollution in the water, power boats, and slow reproductivity. As a result, humans are putting an effort into saving these sea cows. The Florida Manatee’s scientific name is Manatus latirostris. The scientific genus name Trichechus, means hair in Latin. The name manatee comes from the Haitian word, "manati". A common term for manatees and dugongs is the “sea cow”. This name is

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    tell how they are ambiguous, i.e., they have two or more possible meanings that could the argument. “ The emerging technologies of the new millennium, he argues, are rendering humans an endangered species.” - What kinds of emerging technologies of the new millennium are rendering humans an endangered species? “ Between robots that can grow ever more intelligent; nanotechnology that allows speedy, microscopic machines to assemble chunks of the world in minutes…” - What chunks of the world are

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    I was inspired to get involved in politics in the 1970s by my local Congressman, Pete McCloskey, a leading environmental advocate, co-founder of the first Earth Day, and one of the original authors of the Endangered Species Act. As a lifelong hiker and nature lover, two of my early heroes were John Muir, the founder of the Sierra Club, and Rachel Carson, a leading conservationist of her time. Today, I enjoy hiking through Catoctin Mountain Park, biking along the C and O Canal, and I am committed

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    there are about sixty-six known species that are either endangered or vulnerable to extinction. Due to human activity, we are now undergoing a worldwide devastation that has caused a high loss of species and a massive destruction to our ecosystem known as, the Holocene extinction.  The Holocene Extinction  Extinction has been known as a natural part of evolution as species disappears, new ones come in and takes its place. Over consumption, the introduction of exotic species and poor management mean we

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    Did you know over 50,000 species become extinct each year, that’s five to six each hour. Endangered species are in serious trouble and it is a major problem all around the world. They are dying quicker than people think and they need help and recognition. Endangered animals need to be helped soon or they will become extinct. To start off, many many animals are dying and even more are extinct. Many famous animals that you could name off the top of your head are endangered or close to extinction. In

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    Throughout evolution, many species have come and gone. What causes a species to become extinct and what can the human race due to prevent it? Many species’ population decline has been linked to human causation. An endangered species is defined as “plant and animal species that are at risk for extinction” (Funk). Endangered species can be placed into two more specific categorizes. Threatened species are species at risk for endangerment, while endangered species are at risk for extinction. Despite

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    Imagine that Hawaii the tropical 50th state is losing all of it’s natural animal species because either animals had to migrate here or be brought over here by humans for a purpose which causes new or exotic invasive species to kill off many of the local endemic animals on Hawaii. Hawaii has lost many native animal species, including bird, reptile, and mammal species due to the very dangerous invading animals that cause countless problems such as predation, environmental harm, or human health issues

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    Broad Topic: Environmental Protection/Nature Conservation Narrow topic: Animal protection Research Question: What are some of the measures that need to be implemented by the Jamaican Government to protect endangered animal species? Introduction: “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be measured by the way its animals are treated.” This proclamation that is attributed to the great Mahatma Gandhi has frighteningly opposed the graphic and upsetting images of slaughtered, abused and

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