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Environmental Health “Helps bring attention to the present and future environmental issues facing the health of our planet and the people it supports.” (E.N.N.)
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Climate
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The long term weather patterns of a specific area.
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Wildlife
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Wild animals living in their natural environment.
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Agriculture
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The practice of cultivating the soil, producing crops, or raising livestock.
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Energy
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We need it to move things. We get it from various sources.
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Ecosystems
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Interaction of people, animals, and plants within the environment.
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Pollution
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When the environment is contaminated by harmful substances.
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Land, Air, and Water can be contaminated… Land pollution: Littering, run off, natural disasters (tsunami) Air pollution: burning of fossil fuels, smoking, natural disasters (volcanic eruptions) Water pollution: acid rain, natural disasters (hurricanes), run off
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What can WE do???
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Green Building
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Reducing harmful effects on the environment during construction and demolition activities.
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
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Alternative Energy Sources Hydro (water power) Wind power Solar power
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Climate Change Please view this link to watch a video about climate change from the E.P.A. (Environmental Protection Agency) http://epa.gov/climatechange/ki ds/index.html http://epa.gov/climatechange/ki ds/index.html
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