Owes ecology
An apology.
~Alan M. Eddison
Thinking long term is something that I believe our generation needs to begin doing. I recently read an interesting article in the Naples Daily news pertaining to the environment:
http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/jan/15/epa-unprecedented-proposal-would-limit-pollution-f/
In his writing, Eric Staats discusses the US Environmental Protection Agency's public proposal of an article that would essentially reduce pollution in Florida's waterways by setting limits on hazardous nutrients in urban and farm runoff (this past Friday).
The EPA is currently accepting comments on the proposal for 60 days, and thus far, the reactions have been mixed, to say the least. Some believe that the article would be a turning point in protecting Florida's waters, while others believe the efforts would simply not be enough. Jim Alves, who is a lawyer representing water and sewage utilities, even believes that the proposal will be costly and ultimately provide no benefits.
My personal opinion in the matter is that any effort to reduce pollution in this world is a worthy cause. Deeming any environmental problem a "useless cause" is a recipe for disaster in the human race, and we need to address environmental issues as soon as possible-while the situation is still under control.
Although the article may impose some short-term expenses, I believe that it has the power to provide benefits in the long run. There are thousands of aquatic species that must be preserved residing in Florida waters, and I certainly do not want to be consuming contaminated water. Some of the benefits provided by the proposal for the future include cleaner water for ourselves and our anscestors, as well as a healthier, more sustainable environment.
I honestly hope that the people responsible for determining the fate of this article share my view: Any little bit we can do now will help in the future.
http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/jan/15/epa-unprecedented-proposal-would-limit-pollution-f/
In his writing, Eric Staats discusses the US Environmental Protection Agency's public proposal of an article that would essentially reduce pollution in Florida's waterways by setting limits on hazardous nutrients in urban and farm runoff (this past Friday).
The EPA is currently accepting comments on the proposal for 60 days, and thus far, the reactions have been mixed, to say the least. Some believe that the article would be a turning point in protecting Florida's waters, while others believe the efforts would simply not be enough. Jim Alves, who is a lawyer representing water and sewage utilities, even believes that the proposal will be costly and ultimately provide no benefits.
My personal opinion in the matter is that any effort to reduce pollution in this world is a worthy cause. Deeming any environmental problem a "useless cause" is a recipe for disaster in the human race, and we need to address environmental issues as soon as possible-while the situation is still under control.
Although the article may impose some short-term expenses, I believe that it has the power to provide benefits in the long run. There are thousands of aquatic species that must be preserved residing in Florida waters, and I certainly do not want to be consuming contaminated water. Some of the benefits provided by the proposal for the future include cleaner water for ourselves and our anscestors, as well as a healthier, more sustainable environment.
I honestly hope that the people responsible for determining the fate of this article share my view: Any little bit we can do now will help in the future.
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