"Climate" in the news
Berwyn, Rob. "Snowpack near Record Lows Spells Trouble for Western Water
Supplies." Insideclimatenews.org, Insideclimatenews, 15 Jan. 2018,
insideclimatenews.org/news/15012018/
snow-drought-ski-western-water-supply-risk-climate-change-economy. Accessed
24 Jan. 2018.
This article is about how the climate can altar important resources that humans need to survive. In this article it talks about how because of the climate change there has been a shortage of snow. This could cause places like the Rockies to have water shortages. Therefore the climate change can be costly to resources.
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
"Geography" in the News
"Geography" in the news
Brady, Heather. "Why This Volcano Eruption in the Philippines May Be Especially
Deadly." NationalGeographic, 23 Jan. 2018, news.nationalgeographic.com/2018/
01/mayon-volcano-philippines-eruption-spd/. Accessed 24 Jan. 2018.
This describes how the geography can be dangerous. Such as in this article it describes how one of the active volcanos in the Philippines can be deadly . There should be precautions taken such as evacuating even if you do not live close to a volcano.
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
"Religion" in the News
https://www.npr.org/2018/01/06/575964167/evangelicals-and-mormons-are-political-allies-but-theological-rivals
Gjelten, Tom. "Evangelicals and Mormons Are Political Allies, but Theological
Rivals." Religion, www.npr.org/2018/01/06/575964167/
evangelicals-and-mormons-are-political-allies-but-theological-rivals.
Accessed 23 Jan. 2018. Originally published in NPR News, 6 Jan. 2018.
"Evangelicals and Mormons Are Political Allies, but Theological Rivals" is an article that revolves around the differences yet similarities between both beliefs. Mormons and Evangelicals are major supportes of the Republican Party(the latter being more supportive), and have fought against same-sex marriages and transgender rights. However, after the passing of the Prophet Monson, they Mormon church had received criticism for their beliefs by Evangelicals. Although considered a "fake" Christian church, both the Mormon and Evangelicals have found integrity on some topics in the world.
Gjelten, Tom. "Evangelicals and Mormons Are Political Allies, but Theological
Rivals." Religion, www.npr.org/2018/01/06/575964167/
evangelicals-and-mormons-are-political-allies-but-theological-rivals.
Accessed 23 Jan. 2018. Originally published in NPR News, 6 Jan. 2018.
"Evangelicals and Mormons Are Political Allies, but Theological Rivals" is an article that revolves around the differences yet similarities between both beliefs. Mormons and Evangelicals are major supportes of the Republican Party(the latter being more supportive), and have fought against same-sex marriages and transgender rights. However, after the passing of the Prophet Monson, they Mormon church had received criticism for their beliefs by Evangelicals. Although considered a "fake" Christian church, both the Mormon and Evangelicals have found integrity on some topics in the world.
"Climate Change" in the News
https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/01/10/576807635/climate-change-means-virtually-no-male-turtles-born-in-a-key-nesting-ground
Kennedy, Merrit. "Climate Change Means 'Virtually No Male Turtles' Born in a Key
Nesting Ground." Must Reads, www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/01/10/
576807635/
climate-change-means-virtually-no-male-turtles-born-in-a-key-nesting-ground.
Accessed 23 Jan. 2017. Originally published in NPR News, 10 Jan. 2018.
"Climate Change Means 'Virtually No Male Turtles' Born in a Key Nesting Ground" is an article that expresses the concern of the decreasing population of the male green sea turtle population. Like most reptiles, the gender of turtles are defined by the temperature the eggs are at. Scientists have shockingly found that a nesting ground for male turtles were all female, most likely from the increase in temperature. Thye are concerned that there may no longer be any male turtles in the future.
Kennedy, Merrit. "Climate Change Means 'Virtually No Male Turtles' Born in a Key
Nesting Ground." Must Reads, www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/01/10/
576807635/
climate-change-means-virtually-no-male-turtles-born-in-a-key-nesting-ground.
Accessed 23 Jan. 2017. Originally published in NPR News, 10 Jan. 2018.
"Climate Change Means 'Virtually No Male Turtles' Born in a Key Nesting Ground" is an article that expresses the concern of the decreasing population of the male green sea turtle population. Like most reptiles, the gender of turtles are defined by the temperature the eggs are at. Scientists have shockingly found that a nesting ground for male turtles were all female, most likely from the increase in temperature. Thye are concerned that there may no longer be any male turtles in the future.
"Conflict" in the News
Gall, Carlotta, and Anne Barnard. “Turkey Begins Operation Against U.S.-Backed Kurdish Militias in Syria.” The New York Times. The New York Times, 19 Jan. 2018. Web. 23 Jan. 2018. www.nytimes.com/2018/01/19/world/middleeast/turkey-kurds-syria-afrin.html.
Carlotta Gall and Anne Barnard describe the violent conflict between Turkey, the United States, and Syria in their article, “Turkey Begins Operation Against U.S.-Backed Kurdish Militias in Syria”. The United States have troops located in Syria to fight ISIS and support Syria’s Kurdish Militias, but Turkey is opposed to this because they believe that the Kurdish Militias are a terrorist group with intentions of harming Turkey. As a result, Turkey fired shells on Syria because of domestic politics and the debate over borders despite the warning from the United States and Syria. Ultimately, the conflict is a violent representation of the lack in communication and politics among multiple nations.
Carlotta Gall and Anne Barnard describe the violent conflict between Turkey, the United States, and Syria in their article, “Turkey Begins Operation Against U.S.-Backed Kurdish Militias in Syria”. The United States have troops located in Syria to fight ISIS and support Syria’s Kurdish Militias, but Turkey is opposed to this because they believe that the Kurdish Militias are a terrorist group with intentions of harming Turkey. As a result, Turkey fired shells on Syria because of domestic politics and the debate over borders despite the warning from the United States and Syria. Ultimately, the conflict is a violent representation of the lack in communication and politics among multiple nations.
"Cold War" in the News
After North Korea's missile testings that showed could be a possible threat to American soil, Hawaii felt it became necessary to plan ahead for possible nuclear attacks. The plan that the state decided would suit the situation at hand was an old Cold War-era plan. From now on, on the first of every month a siren will sound to indicate civilians have 20 minutes to seek shelter and wait for instruction.
“Hawaii Revives Cold War Relic: Test System for Nuke Attack.” US News, 30 Nov. 2017, www.usnews.com/news/best-states/hawaii/articles/2017-11-30/hawaii-revives-cold-war-relic-test-system-for-nuke-attack. Accessed 24 Jan. 2018.
"Disease" in the News
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/18/health/flu-season-facts.html
McNeil, Donald G., Jr. "Yes, Lots of People Are Getting Flu Symptoms. No, This
Season Isn't so Bad. Here's Why." Health, www.nytimes.com/2018/01/18/health/
flu-season-facts.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2018. Originally published in
The New York Times, 18 Jan. 2018.
"Yes, Lots of People Are Getting Flu Symptoms. No, This Season Isn’t So Unusual. Here’s Why" is an article focusing on the "big" flu outbreak, and how it isn't as severe as it seems. This year's flu season has been labeled as "moderately severe, in which hospitals were not relatively overwhelmed nkr mass numbers of people dying from the flu. The article still stresses on the importance on getting flu vaccines on order to help fight off the disease.
McNeil, Donald G., Jr. "Yes, Lots of People Are Getting Flu Symptoms. No, This
Season Isn't so Bad. Here's Why." Health, www.nytimes.com/2018/01/18/health/
flu-season-facts.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2018. Originally published in
The New York Times, 18 Jan. 2018.
"Yes, Lots of People Are Getting Flu Symptoms. No, This Season Isn’t So Unusual. Here’s Why" is an article focusing on the "big" flu outbreak, and how it isn't as severe as it seems. This year's flu season has been labeled as "moderately severe, in which hospitals were not relatively overwhelmed nkr mass numbers of people dying from the flu. The article still stresses on the importance on getting flu vaccines on order to help fight off the disease.
"Conflict" in the News
Trump's administration is currently pushing to open most of America's waters to oil and gas drilling. Many states are on the fence towards the idea because the damage it could cause based on previous oil spills and ruining the ecosystem and its beauty. Like some states, environmentalists are also against taping into the not-so-necessary resources.
Wallace, Tim, and Hiroko Tabuchi. “Trump Would Open Nearly All U.S. Waters to Drilling.” The New York Times, 23 Jan. 2018, www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/01/23/climate/trump-offshore-oil-drilling.html. Accessed 24 Jan. 2018.
Wallace, Tim, and Hiroko Tabuchi. “Trump Would Open Nearly All U.S. Waters to Drilling.” The New York Times, 23 Jan. 2018, www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/01/23/climate/trump-offshore-oil-drilling.html. Accessed 24 Jan. 2018.
"Sectarianism" in the News
Winning, Alexander. “South African Protesters Ransack H&M Stores Over 'Racist' Ad.” Edited by Alexander Smith. The New York Times. The New York Times, 13 Jan. 2018. Web. 15 Jan. 2018. www.nytimes.com/reuters/2018/01/13/business/13reuters-h-m-advertising-safrica.html.
The article written by Alexander Winning, “South African Protesters Ransack H&M Stores Over 'Racist' Ad” discusses sectarianism in the form of racism in an advertisement. A South African based H&M published an advertisement featuring a black baby wearing a shirt stating: “Coolest Monkey in the Jungle”. This resulted in violent protests influenced by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) outside of H&M stores in South Africa. H&M issued an apology and removed the advertisement, but it is more than unacceptable for sectarianism in the form of racism to be present in this day and age.
The article written by Alexander Winning, “South African Protesters Ransack H&M Stores Over 'Racist' Ad” discusses sectarianism in the form of racism in an advertisement. A South African based H&M published an advertisement featuring a black baby wearing a shirt stating: “Coolest Monkey in the Jungle”. This resulted in violent protests influenced by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) outside of H&M stores in South Africa. H&M issued an apology and removed the advertisement, but it is more than unacceptable for sectarianism in the form of racism to be present in this day and age.
"Climate" in the News
Doyle, Alister. “Warming Set to Breach Paris Accord's Toughest Limit by Mid Century-Draft.” Edited by Toby Chopra. The New York Times. The New York Times, 11 Jan. 2018. Web. 15 Jan. 2018. www.nytimes.com/reuters/2018/01/11/world/europe/11reuters-climatechange-draft.html.
Alister Doyle emphasizes the importance of the Paris Climate Agreeemnt designed to regulate global warming, and offers possible solutions to the environmental problem in his article, “Warming Set to Breach Paris Accord's Toughest Limit by Mid Century-Draft”. Based on statements from the United Nations (UN), it is believed that global warming will surpass the temperature limit written in the Paris Climate Agreement by the middle of the 21st century. This would lead to heat extremes, droughts, floods, migration, conflict, and the destroying of the ice caps and coral reefs. As a result, all governments involved in the Paris Climate Agreement would be required to suck carbon out of the air, and use renewable energy as a primary energy source instead of fossil fields. In conclusion, global warming plays a major role in the climate of Earth, so it must be solved instead of ignored.
Alister Doyle emphasizes the importance of the Paris Climate Agreeemnt designed to regulate global warming, and offers possible solutions to the environmental problem in his article, “Warming Set to Breach Paris Accord's Toughest Limit by Mid Century-Draft”. Based on statements from the United Nations (UN), it is believed that global warming will surpass the temperature limit written in the Paris Climate Agreement by the middle of the 21st century. This would lead to heat extremes, droughts, floods, migration, conflict, and the destroying of the ice caps and coral reefs. As a result, all governments involved in the Paris Climate Agreement would be required to suck carbon out of the air, and use renewable energy as a primary energy source instead of fossil fields. In conclusion, global warming plays a major role in the climate of Earth, so it must be solved instead of ignored.
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