ENVR 1301 - Meli Davila

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Most historians who study US policy agree that there were 3 major eras that were the most significant when it comes to shifting ideas and regulations on human impact on the environment. These are: The American conservation movement, The rise of environmental risk management as a basis for policy, and The integration of social and economic factors to create the sustainability paradigm. The earliest people to settle and live in North America had no concept of an exhaustible resource. To them, plants, rivers, and animals were unlimited and if one was used up, another could be found with no concern or fear of extinction. The beginning of the American conservation movement was a start of environmental impact consciousness with people showing interest in finding ways to conserve soil. One of the few people from the 18th century who showed interest in finding more responsible farming methods was Jared Elliot (1685-1763), designer of the drill plough. Although his concern did not impact many,...

Definition of microplastics: Microplastics are very small pieces of plastic about the size of a grain of rice— usually 5 mm or smaller, that are substantially polluting our world.  Where they are found: Microplastics are found everywhere. In fact, it is more difficult to find something not containing plastic in our current world. From cosmetics, to cleaning products, electronics, tea bags, glitter, and even clothing, almost everything we come into contact with every day contains plastic particles, and the majority of them are single use plastic. Some countries have even banned microplastics because they have caused extremely detrimental consequences to the planet. How they get there: Primary microplastics are those originally fabricated in small sizes. Secondary microplastics come from the breaking down of bigger plastic materials, such as bottles, bags, and even clothing. Why they are problematic to humans and the environment: Freshwater is an exhaustible natural resource and e...