List 5 current MIAMI-DADE COUNTY environmental news headlines along with source or link and date. Pick any one headline that you like, write a brief summary using your own words (a paragraph containing 6 - 8 sentences)
Emails show Miami-Dade worried Turkey Point canal permit could violate federal rule
Lauderdale, F. (2019). Emails show Miami-Dade worried Turkey Point canal permit could violate federal rule. [online] Fort Lauderdale News. Available at: https://1fortlauderdale.com/emails-show-miami-dade-worried-turkey-point-canal-permit-could-violate-federal-rule/ [Accessed 15 Mar. 2019].
Paving paradise: Another Miami park gets the concrete treatment
C, R. (2019). Paving paradise: Another Miami park gets the concrete treatment - Miami to Live Magazine. [online] Miami to Live Magazine. Available at: http://www.miamitolivemagazine.com/2019/03/09/paving-paradise-another-miami-park-gets-the-concrete-treatment/ [Accessed 15 Mar. 2019]
Miami Bans Controversial Herbicides That Are Killing Biscayne Bay
Pulse, S. (2019). Miami Bans Controversial Herbicides That Are Killing Biscayne Bay - Sustainable Pulse. [online] Sustainable Pulse. Available at: https://sustainablepulse.com/2019/03/05/miami-bans-controversial-herbicides-that-are-killing-biscayne-bay/ [Accessed 15 Mar. 2019].
Key West Takes First Step To Ban Certain Sunscreens
Key West Takes First Step To Ban Certain Sunscreens. (2019). Retrieved from https://miami.cbslocal.com/video/4010605-key-west-takes-first-step-to-ban-certain-sunscreens/
Miami Beach, Surfside Consider Banning Sunscreens Harmful to Coral Reef
Shammas, B. (2019). Miami Beach, Surfside Consider Banning Sunscreens Harmful to Coral Reefs. Retrieved from https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/miami-beach-surfside-consider-banning-sunscreens-harmful-to-coral-reefs-11114227
In this newspaper, it tells us that the authorities of Key West took the first steps to prohibit the sale of sunscreens containing two ingredients that could be harmful to coral reefs. The measure would ban products containing oxyben zone and octinoxate, which according to studies cause coral discoloration, the Miami Herald reported. Miami Beach could become the second South Florida to ban sunscreens that contain two ingredients that some say is detrimental to the area's coral reefs. It is not uncommon that on the coasts of the Pacific this is experienced as an ecological, economic and social drama. And, nevertheless, the decision has been controversial: the vast majority of sun creams will be prohibited with the new law (and the alternatives, although they can already be found in the market, do not just take off due to the profitability of the polluting creams.
2. List 5 current FLORIDA STATE environmental news headlines along with source or link and date. Pick any one headline that you like, write a brief summary using your own words (a paragraph containing 6 - 8 sentences)
Florida Senate Committee passes single-use plastic straw pollution bill out of committee.
Florida Senate Committee passes single-use plastic straw pollution bill out of committee. (2019). Retrieved from https://environmentflorida.org/news/fle/florida-senate-committee-passes-single-use-plastic-straw-pollution-bill-out-committee
Legislation aims to transition Florida to 100 percent statewide renewable energy
Legislation aims to transition Florida to 100 percent statewide renewable energy. (2019). Retrieved from https://environmentflorida.org/news/fle/legislation-aims-transition-florida-100-percent-statewide-renewable-energy
In Florida, a New Governor Shifts Gears on Environment, and Maybe Climate Change
In Florida, a New Governor Shifts Gears on Environment, and Maybe Climate Change. (2019). Retrieved from https://insideclimatenews.org/news/28012019/florida-governor-desantis-environment-directives-sea-level-rise-climate-change-republican
Why Florida’s red tide is killing fish, manatees, and turtles
Why Florida’s red tide is killing fish, manatees, and turtles. (2019). Retrieved from https://www.vox.com/energy-and-environment/2018/8/30/17795892/red-tide-2018-florida-gulf-sarasota-sanibel-okeechobee
Thousands of sharks make annual migration off Florida coast
Rossiter, M. (2019). Thousands Of Sharks Are Passing By Florida's Coast—Check Out The Footage. Retrieved from https://www.simplemost.com/thousands-blacktip-sharks-florida-coast-spring-break/
This news tells that Florida is a favorite vacation spot for Americans and tourists from other countries. However, this year not only people wanted to bask in the sunny region. As recorded in the photographs and videotapes of researchers of the seasonal migration of sharks, tens of thousands of these predators from the black-footed species have gathered in the warm waters of the southeast coast of Florida. Black-necked sharks, as is known, attack people and, according to experts, it is this species of sharks that most often caused incidents caused by predatory fish recorded in the Sunshine State. Despite the huge number of sharks, tens of thousands of which have reached the immediate vicinity of the shores of South Florida, today we have relatively few cases of sharks causing injuries to tourists. Considering how many people swim here and how many sharks swim, one would think that there should have been more such “meetings.
3. List 5 current UNITED STATES environmental news headlines along with source or link and date. Pick any one headline that you like, write a brief summary using your own words (a paragraph containing 6 - 8 sentences)
Environment America and U.S. PIRG celebrate Skip the Straw Day by introducing bills in seven states to help Americans go strawless
Environment America and U.S. PIRG celebrate Skip the Straw Day by introducing bills in seven states to help Americans go strawless. (2019). Retrieved from https://environmentamerica.org/news/ame/environment-america-and-us-pirg-celebrate-skip-straw-day-introducing-bills-seven-states
U.S. State, City Climate Leaders: “We Are Still In”
Editor, N. (2019). – U.S. State, City Climate Leaders: “We Are Still In” | ENS. Retrieved from http://ens-newswire.com/2017/11/15/u-s-state-city-climate-leaders-we-are-still-in/
U.S. Department of Energy’s proposed repeal of lighting efficiency standards a huge blow to planet’s health
U.S. Department of Energy’s proposed repeal of lighting efficiency standards a huge blow to planet’s health. (2019). Retrieved from https://environmentamerica.org/news/ame/us-department-energy%E2%80%99s-proposed-repeal-lighting-efficiency-standards-huge-blow-planet%E2%80%99s
Environment America joins nationwide campaign calling on states to adopt energy-saving standards for common products
Environment America joins nationwide campaign calling on states to adopt energy-saving standards for common products. (2019). Retrieved from https://environmentamerica.org/news/ame/environment-america-joins-nationwide-campaign-calling-states-adopt-energy-saving-standards
Statement: U.S. Department of Energy’s delay on appliance efficiency regulations not only in violation of the law but also a threat to planet.
Astor, A. (march 7, 2019, March). News Releases. Retrieved from https://environmentamerica.org/news
In this news article, it is stated that the United States of America does not make an impression of an energy efficient country. There is not even a state energy saving program. The functions of the US Department of Energy in the field of energy efficiency are reduced to the development of initiatives - laws and presidential directives, as well as financing R & D and promoting the advancement of advanced developments to serial use. The massive introduction of new technologies is stimulated, in particular, through state guarantees for loans. In 2008, by decision of the Congress, such guarantees were granted for $ 38 billion. The Ministry of Energy is working to eliminate intermediaries between carriers of the idea and venture funds (26 funds are active). There is a trust fund to fund the creation of a working prototype by the authors. In 2008, the first exhibition of ideas for venture funds was held, where the authors themselves could present them.
4. List 10 current or past (2012 to current) INTERNATIONAL environmental news headlines (emphasizing negative development – deforestation, pollution, greenhouse gases, etc.,) along with source or link and date. Pick any one headline that you like, write a brief summary using your own words (a paragraph containing 6 - 8 sentences)
Global climate school strike takes place todayShip leaks tons of oil near Solomon Islands in Pacific Ocean
Global climate school strike takes place today. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.beat.com.au/arts/global-climate-school-strike-takes-place-today
Environment damage behind one in four global deaths, disease ..
Environment damage behind 1 in 4 global deaths, disease: UN. (2019, March 13). Retrieved from https://malaysia.news.yahoo.com/environment-damage-behind-1-4-global-deaths-disease-103717446.html
Tornado facts: What causes twisters, and why are they so destructive?
Tornado facts: What causes twisters, and why are they so destructive? (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.nbcnews.com/mach/science/tornado-facts-what-causes-twisters-why-are-they-so-destructive-ncna980001
When Environmental Crises Hit Homes, Women Suffer the Most
From 2018: When Environmental Crises Hit Homes, Women Suffer the Most. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.ipsnews.net/2019/03/reissue-environmental-crises-hit-homes-women-suffer/
A Three Trillion-Dollar Opportunity that UN Environment Wants People to Develop
Innovative Sustainable Business: A Three Trillion-Dollar Opportunity that UN Environment Wants People to Develop. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.ipsnews.net/2019/03/innovative-sustainable-business-three-trillion-dollar-opportunity-un-environment-wants-people-develop/
Hidden valleys and mountain ranges discovered under Antarctica ice
Press Trust of India. (2018, May 28). Hidden valleys and mountain ranges discovered under Antarctica ice. Retrieved from https://www.hindustantimes.com/environment/hidden-valleys-and-mountain-ranges-discovered-under-antarctica-ice/story-FLQe09x5OvuCdSwCtpep4J.html
Himalayas fading owing to climate change: Experts
Ians. (2019, February 03). Himalayas fading owing to climate change: Experts - Times of India. Retrieved from https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/global-warming/himalayas-fading-owing-to-climate-change-experts/articleshow/67815267.cms
Top 10 Most Polluted Cities In India.
The Daily Records. (2019, January 02). Top 10 Most Polluted Cities In India. Retrieved from http://www.thedailyrecords.com/2018-2019-2020-2021/world-famous-top-10-list/world/most-polluted-cities-india-least/8542/
Environmental impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Environmental impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. (2019, February 27). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_impact_of_the_Deepwater_Horizon_oil_spill
China bans ordinary tourists in core zone of Mt Everest
China bans ordinary tourists in core zone of Mt Everest ... (n.d.). Retrieved from https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/environment/pollution/china-bans-ordinary-tourists-in-core-zone-of-mt-everest/articleshow/68011003.cms
In the news article, China has banned tourists from accessing its base camp to Everest in Tibet as a campaign is growing to clean up the garbage on the roof of the world, the official China News Agency said on Friday. This ban applies to "ordinary tourists" and not mountaineers who have been granted permission to attempt the climb, the agency said. Access will be closed from the areas above Rongpo Monastery, which is about 5,000 meters above sea level. A new camp reserved for visitors will be installed about two kilometers from the old one, specifies the agency.
Everest, an 8,848-meter peak that straddles Nepal and China, has seen not only mountaineers but also tourists come in recent years. This growing popularity means that, in addition to more and more abandoned rubbish, there are more bodies of alpine climbers who are victims of the mountain. And given the Congestion on the Nepali side, more and more Mountaineers from Everest are abandoning the traditional way of climbing to Nepal to climb the Chinese side, from Tibet. In addition to the ban on tourists, China intends to strive to bring back the bodies of mountaineers killed above 8,000 m and will limit the capacity of its base camp to 300 mountaineers.
5. List 10 current or past (2012 to current) INTERNATIONAL environmental news headlines (emphasizing positive development – habitat protection, pollution prevention, green energy development etc.,) along with source or link and date. Pick any one headline that you like, write a brief summary using your own words (a paragraph containing 6 - 8 sentences)
Climate change could wipe out Bengal tigers in 50 years
Climate change could wipe out Bengal tigers in 50 years. (2019, February 14). Retrieved from https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/environment/flora-fauna/climate-change-could-wipe-out-bengal-tigers-in-50-years/articleshow/67985277.cms
Global warming believed to be behind Oz rodent extinction
Global warming believed to be behind Oz rodent extinction. (2019, February 20). Retrieved from https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/environment/global-warming/global-warming-believed-to-be-behind-oz-rodent-extinction/articleshow/68074705.cms
Air pollution claims 7 million lives each year: UN expert
Air pollution a silent killer, claims 7 million lives each ... (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/air-pollution-claims-seven-million-lives-each-year-un-expert-119030500276_1.html
unexpected magic of mushrooms
Gray, R. (2019, March 15). Future - The unexpected magic of mushrooms. Retrieved from http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20190314-the-unexpected-magic-of-mushrooms
The Clean Water Network
Clean Water Network. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://clean-water-network.org/
Blueprint for City Marine Parks
Blueprint for city marine parks. (2019, March 04). Retrieved from https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190304095933.htm
Scientists finally decide on world’s ‘largest bird’. And it is extinct
France-Presse, A. (2018, September 26). Scientists finally decide on world's 'largest bird'. And it is extinct. Retrieved from https://www.hindustantimes.com/science/scientists-finally-decide-on-world-s-largest-bird-and-it-is-extinct/story-5oDKrJEtryZ1JcBejqb8KK.html
Soon, guidelines for elephant safaris in tiger reserves in Uttarakhand
Sharma, N. (2018, June 23). Soon, guidelines for elephant safaris in tiger reserves in Uttarakhand. Retrieved from https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/soon-guidelines-for-elephant-safaris-in-tiger-reserves-in-uttarakhand/story-6vwfff3LLUnj5KTVhfpD0O.html
Dragon in space
Wall, M. (2019, March 08). SpaceX Crew Dragon Splashes Down in Atlantic to Cap Historic Test Flight. Retrieved from https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-dragon-returns-to-earth.html
UK Antarctic meteorite hunt bags large haul
Amos, J. (2019, February 27). UK Antarctic meteorite hunt bags large haul. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-47390360
In this news article, it is explaining that The meteorites we find in Antarctica will help us understand how the Solar System originated and formed. These celestial stones come to us from the surface of other planets, their moons and asteroids, not all of which NASA can visit, using rovers and probes.
Over the past 39 years, scientists have been able to find and study over 20 thousand fragments of "celestial stones", some of which, such as the Martian meteorite, have become real celebrities. In addition to the America, a number of other states of the world conduct their own programs for searching for meteorites in the Antarctic. Scientists are looking for fragments of fallen asteroids and particles of Martian or lunar soil on its territory for two simple reasons.
Conclusion
How to provide global awareness? The first is that environmental problems are not all the same and that their perception and impact on the lives of citizens vary depending on whether they are macroecological problems (climate change, hole in the ozone layer, loss of biodiversity ...) or myocroecological (drought, fires forest, pollution, lack of green areas in cities, pollution ...). It is true that both are related, but the citizen usually perceives them separately. These works also tell us that it is necessary to distinguish between the problems of the "green" environment (nature, rural environment, agriculture), "gray" (cities and urban environment) and "brown" (industry), which, although they are problems interrelated, respond to different logics that should be separated to analyze them from the perspective of environmental awareness. The third thing they indicate is that environmental awareness is the joint result of several dimensions: affective (concern), cognitive (knowledge) and behavioral (behavior). And they tell us that, on each of these dimensions, public policies can act with sanctioning, sensitizing or incentive measures.
Environmental awareness can be increased through awareness campaigns organized by public authorities in collaboration with civil society organizations (citizen platforms, professional associations, environmental movements). These campaigns are useful to improve the knowledge of citizens and raise awareness about the importance of caring for the environment. But in many cases they are insufficient to modify the behavior, being necessary then punitive measures that oblige citizens to modify their behavior for fear of being sanctioned (discharges, selective collection of solid urban waste) or incentive measures based on obtaining some reward (think of the installation of solar panels in buildings or the introduction of sustainable agricultural practices). In short, in order to continue advancing in the environmental awareness of citizens, complicity between citizens and public authorities is necessary. But it is also necessary that the awareness campaigns are made in a differentiated manner according to the type of environmental problem in question, and also according to the target audience to which they are addressed.
