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Genetic engineering
The History of a Public Controversy video that discussed the topic of genetic engineering reminded me about Gattaca, one of my favorite science fiction films, which also deals with this topic. Gattaca tells the story of a normal man who … Continue reading
In the shroud of devastation we have created, is there a glimmer of hope?
Hundreds of years ago, the fish in our oceans were so plentiful that sailors would joke that they could walk upon the surface of the water. Rich ecosystems stretched to every corner of the earth, and life flourished in miraculous … Continue reading
China’s Green City
Many people are aware that China is insatiably consuming energy, constantly building new power plants. Although they now emit more carbon dioxide than any other country, many people do not realize that China is also pursuing many alternative energy sources … Continue reading
Future Green Tech
Everyone agrees that we are in an energy crisis, and most people generally agree that renewable energy has to be at least part of the solution. Unfortunately, at its current capabilities, renewable energies are not particularly feasible as a source … Continue reading
Overhunting: is our Second Amendment more important than biodiversity?
Humans have hunted species to extinction numerous times in the past – from the Dodo bird, to the Tasmanian tiger, to the Falkland Island wolf. Even when their meat isn’t a necessity to survive, we persist in overhunting species until … Continue reading
Is Hurricane Sandy an omen for our future?
Considering the events of the past week, I decided that it would be appropriate to center my weekly blog around Hurricane Sandy. Although we were relatively lucky here in central Pennsylvania, many other parts of the country were devastated. Some … Continue reading
Using algae to curb emissions
Looking back at the rest of my blogs on this site, I have realized that they are all quite depressing. I would like to begin discussing more optimistic topics in this blog, as although many environmental topics are rather dismal … Continue reading
Protecting endangered species
Is the biosphere currently experiencing a mass extinction? More harrowing, are humans the cause of this massive loss of life? Unfortunately, new scientific studies reveal that the answers to both of these questions may be yes. Based upon the fossil … Continue reading
Examining the environmental impact of fracking
Proponents of hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) highlight the economic benefits that can be reaped by extracting natural gas from shale rock. They point to the energy crisis that America faces, asserting that we must utilize every resource possible to attain energy … Continue reading
Saving the Great Barrier Reef before it’s too late
As anyone who has ever visited Australia will testify, one of the most amazing sites on this planet in the Great Barrier Reef, one of the seven natural wonders. The Reef contains one of the richest and most diverse sources … Continue reading