Thursday, August 8, 2013
Climate Change
This article about the impending climate change occurring in California really caught my interest because weather has been very irregular and seems to be changing constantly. One week it will be extremely hot, which is normal for summer weather, but then the next week it will be cold and almost rain. Maybe this irregular change is the coastal influence the state has, but as mentioned in the article it is the effect of global warming as well. The author includes several references from climate scientists, and they do not know the initial source for this irregularity except for the fact that their observations lead up to a major hypothesis that the climate is in fact changing rapidly. Nature is major evidence for the climate change, just as on of the climate scientists mentions the butterflies' adaptability to the patterns. Similarly humans must adapt to the changing weather, such as frequent flus and cold symptoms, which is the body's immediate way of homeostasis. This fitful bout of climate irregularity will disturb the pattern of adaptability every living thing, even plants, live with. Climate is a major factor that shapes a living being's environment and surroundings to be able to biologically live comfortably. The impact of these little changes will surely be a major impact for the future, where glaciers will melt, ultimately increasing the world's mass of water. In addition, animals' migration habits and patterns will change accordingly, and this is already happening now, so what will become of the future?
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Childhood Obesity
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/06/childhood-obesity-rate_n_3714436.html?utm_hp_ref=healthy-living&ir=Healthy%20Living
This article truly caught my attention simply because this issue is detrimental to the nation, moreover the world. Obesity is a pertinent and disastrous factor in deteriorating health, and, as the author points out, it has been recently seen more often in children. The article takes on an ambivalent tone towards the issue, first stating its decline then its incline. I agree with the points the author brings up, that preschoolers with obesity are prone to lifelong obesity and deteriorating life spans as a result. This is most unfortunate because obesity is a factor that can be prevented with the right measures, if not a genetic problem. With the active speaking Michelle Obama did these past couple of years, schools have definitely improved by providing healthier lunch options and vegetarian alternatives. Removing soda machines was also a big step, preventing students from eating junk at school as much as they can. This doesn't automatically help children because outside factors need to be considered as well. Eating right comes from home, where parents should train children from the beginning to eat healthier and take care of themselves and their bodies. Another step could even be improving fast food restaurants by providing less greasy and high calorie foods. Although most of the population would be angry and devastated with the loss of junk food, in the long run these types of options will end up saving more people. Health experts have proven how unhealthy junk food can be, so why not try to prevent these children from consuming so much of it to stop the growth of childhood obesity?
This article truly caught my attention simply because this issue is detrimental to the nation, moreover the world. Obesity is a pertinent and disastrous factor in deteriorating health, and, as the author points out, it has been recently seen more often in children. The article takes on an ambivalent tone towards the issue, first stating its decline then its incline. I agree with the points the author brings up, that preschoolers with obesity are prone to lifelong obesity and deteriorating life spans as a result. This is most unfortunate because obesity is a factor that can be prevented with the right measures, if not a genetic problem. With the active speaking Michelle Obama did these past couple of years, schools have definitely improved by providing healthier lunch options and vegetarian alternatives. Removing soda machines was also a big step, preventing students from eating junk at school as much as they can. This doesn't automatically help children because outside factors need to be considered as well. Eating right comes from home, where parents should train children from the beginning to eat healthier and take care of themselves and their bodies. Another step could even be improving fast food restaurants by providing less greasy and high calorie foods. Although most of the population would be angry and devastated with the loss of junk food, in the long run these types of options will end up saving more people. Health experts have proven how unhealthy junk food can be, so why not try to prevent these children from consuming so much of it to stop the growth of childhood obesity?
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