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| Environment in Flux: Energy, Resources, and Climate |
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Humans are present on every continent, in every ecosystem
and climate zone that exists on the planet. The
inventiveness of our species has allowed us to create a
comfortable existence despite outside extremes.
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Science
& Discussion |
| The climate is studied by
meteorologists, oceanographers, glaciologists, and
other scientists, using ingenious techniques to
ascertain environmental conditions throughout the
Earth’s history,
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Resources & Pollution |
| Air and water are our most
important resources, because they allow us to live.
However, life as we know it cannot continue without
a reliable energy supply for basic needs such as
heating and cooking,
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Climate
Change |
| Climate Change is a volatile
subject. The Earth’s climate undoubtedly goes
through cycles, alternating between glacial and
interglacial periods, but could these transitions be
triggered
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Political Implications |
| Throughout the past few
decades, environmental issues have captured the
attention of the public, leading to political
discourse regarding related public initiatives,
regulation, and global cooperation.
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Alternative Energy |
| As concerns about pollution
mount, and the price of and access to oil becomes
less stable, many are looking toward new or
alternative technologies to provide the energy
resources we need. A variety of plausible
alternative
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Green
Imperative |
| Taking steps to live
sustainably may be the best solution to the
environmental issues that face us. Sustainable, or
‘green,’ policies can be pursued in nearly any
field, including agriculture, energy, architecture,
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