Environmentalsim Blog 1

1. Environmentalists have struggled to promote awareness of environmental issues since the mid-nineteenth century. Groups have been and continue to be established in order to inform the public of issues concerning the environment. Endangered species, wildlife reserves, forest protection, pollution, ecosystems and “clean” energy resources are all recognized by various environmental societies.
2. In the early 1900’s environmentalism was still getting its foot in the door. Steps such as the previously mentioned environmentalist groups being established had just begun. Also, legislative acts were being passed, such as the Forest Reserve Act of 1891. The government became involved with environmental issues which helped pave the way for further advances.
3. Today environmentalism presents itself in numerous issues. One of the more well known being pollution. Scientists and environmentalists believe pollution to be harmful to human (ie those with asthma) but also to the environment as it contributes to global warming. Endangered species and rainforest conservation are also well known. Now, unlike the early 1900’s, more attention is paid to environmental issues and more steps are being taken to protect the environment.
4. Global warming is an area of environmentalism that will be researched further. Global warming is closely linked to fuel sources and pollution. Pollution adds to the greenhouse effect which is an increase of the earth’s temperature due to gases, such as those from car exhaust being put into the air. Therefore, researchers continue to search for alternative fuel sources. Many countries have promised “to reduce the emission of gasses” that add to global warming, through the Kyoto Project.
5. I am very interested in learning about global warming and the greenhouse effect. I don’t fully understand either and would also like to know how long it will be until global warming reaches its height and what consequences there will be for earth. I am also curious about drilling Alaska for oil. I have been a supporter of the idea, but I may not know all of the dangers for the environment, maybe my opinion will change.