Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

“Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists” was an article written to praise Bill Mckibben for his mission to inform the globe about global warming.  Mckibben has been known for his works on global warming and has written numerous books to spread the word. Not only has Mckibben created text with intentions of informing many, but has also been the leader of different campaigns that has held events like community walks to fight against the acts of global warming and climate change. With his physical activities and works online through the website 350.org his quest to inform many will continue to increase.

After viewing this article one can see just how serious Mckibben takes this situation of global warming. Mckibben has created numerous ways to reach people from all over the world and light a spark within them to help prevent globalization. His work has the potential to bring numerous people together fighting for the same goal while helping and making the Earth a safer place to live.

Ethics

 This image above is a representation of “ethics”. Ethics is defined as an individual moral characteristic or actions when being presented with a situation or decision.  Looking at the picture above, one will see the text “High Road” and “Low Road” being presented as highways on a sign. This depiction symbolizes making the right or wrong decision. Taking the High Road means to do what is right even when no one is looking and taking the Low Road means making a wrong decision that would be looked down upon if others viewed or witness it.

Fracking

            Fracking is a method used by multiple construction organizations to extract gas that’s located deep within the Earth’s surface. With this method of collecting natural gas many believe that this action has caused an issue with contamination of water. In the article “EPA: Natural Gas Fracking Linked to Water Contamination”, by Abraham Lustgarten and Nicholas Kusnetz the discussion of the regulating fracking, specifically in the Wyoming, is the topic of concern. To fully discover the likelihood of water contamination resulting from gas drilling the Environmental Protection Agency has provided aid in examining the probability of fracking infecting water resources by running tests and studies on water supplies.

            Over the period of debate there have been findings that support both sides of the arguments. Sources have been brought forth that testify that fracking is a beneficial and safe process. Due to the ability by fracking to create great levels of pressure it is believed that this event actually prevents contaminating gases from entering water sources and pushes them to greater depths below the Earth surface. Even though many have argument for fracking, past investigation of the Pavillion area has countered, revealing that gas drilling caused a color change and the presence of methane in water. This epidemic caused evacuation by many of their houses because the risk of explosion, lack of healthy drinking and bathing water.

            The decision on whether gas drilling is harmful or helpful is a very serious situation. The final answer has the ability of affecting the health of the population and water resources across the nation. There have many investigations and stimulation to test the possibility of fracking effecting water and each resulted in findings of gas being presented in water supplies. Cleanup program have been initiated to cleanse discovered pollution of water, but the conclusion on whether to continue to allow gas drilling is still in process.

Just Average?

I believe that Kahn thoughts on the school system being alter to just allow students to reach average status is true. Even though I agree, I believe that the ultimate outcome is in the hands of the individual. When people come from a higher social status they are presented with numerous opportunities and are projected to receive better paying jobs. These opportunities not present in the lower classes, which causes more pressure and a higher level of difficulty to improve social rankings. Even though these are factors I believe that effort and level of determination will decide if goals are achieved. To help this inequality in the school system I think programs focused on increasing students chances of competing in the school system. Scholarship funding, extra tutoring/lecturing, workshops that stress the importance of managing work and time, and teachings exposing the truth behind school systems should be taught in these programs.

"Steak", "O Waters", and "Coyote Valley Spring" were titles of poems in the book "Turtle Island" by Gary Synder. "Steak" was a poem that focused on the human's usage of animals to help promote business, specifically restaurant industry. These organizations paint a family image of wildlife, that invites them to come and have a great time, but little do they know the same animal that is promoting and advertising this business is trapped without will in a cage not knowing when their last day will be. These animals only option is to recall the beauty and freedom in their moment in nature. This beauty is depicted in the last two poems “O Waters” and “Coyote Valley Spring”. In these poems Synder depicts the natural elegance of the elements of Earth. The wildflowers, flow of water, wind, and grazing of animals all sets the tone of peacefulness and no worries.

"Prayer for the Great Family", "The Uses of the Light", and "Two Fawns That Didn't See the Light This Spring" Theme

After reading the poems, "Prayer for the Great Family", "The Uses of the Light", and "Two Fawns That Didn't See the Light This Spring" by Gary Snyder the theme of neglection and lack of respect of wildlife. In the poem "Two Fawns that Didn't See the Light This Spring", Synder describe the act of human carelessly killing pregnant does to fufill their own personal desire. This mirrors how selfish humans can be towards nature as long as they are satisfied with the benefits of their actions against nature. Synder tries to reveal and open the eyes of the readers to become aware of everyday gifts nature blesses the human populations with in the two poems  "Prayer for the Great Family" and "The Uses of the Light". In these poems Synders brings attention to the natural resources that Earth presents in daily life and praises Earth for these elements.

Gary Synder Poems

The poems I read out of "Turtle Island", by Gary Synder were titled, "The Dead By The Side Of The Road", "It Pleases", "The Dazzle", and "Tomorrow's Song". Each of these poems were centered around wildlife or the human treatment of the enviornment. Gary Synder writes about how human deprive the enviornment of its resources and inhabitants in exchange for a meal, items, and wealth. Gary Synder also produces a mood of concern and admiration for the events that take place in the natural enviornment and tries to instill a motivation in readers to preserve it.