The Impact of Humans on the Biological Diversity of Natural Ecosystems

Do humans play a part in climate change or is it just mother nature? I believe that humans are play the main role in climate change. Since the Industrial age humans have played the main role in climate change because of greenhouse gases which cause the greenhouse effect. The main greenhouse gas that we emit is carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels, the other greenhouse gases that we emit are methane, Nitrous Oxide, and Fluorinated gases. These greenhouse gases will absorb and re-emit some of the infrared radiation that would normally be radiated out into space. Another cause of climate change is deforestation, ever since humans started cutting the forest down the climate has changed globally.

Rain washes the pesticides that are used in our Australians households and then become run-off in drains and sewers. They then make their way into nearby water bodies, wether that be creeks, rivers or even oceans and settle within the soil by sticking to small particles, including tiny living organisms like phytoplankton (M. Barwick, 2003, pp. 471-502). Small fish consume these tiny organisms, which may then be eaten by a larger organism and this continues until the top order consumer is reached. The concentration that first began in the phytoplankton and has multiplied sufficiently as it moves along the food chain. The amount of the pesticide has reached a highly toxic level in the top order predator, whether that is birds or even humans. As a result of the biomagnification of pesticides and other chemical the marine environment and the organisms that live within it are heavily affected. The build up of heavy metals, for example, it interferes with the formation of red blood cells, creates liver and kidney implications and forms reproductive defects in many organisms. This hinders an organism’s ability to survive and reproduce and can create a decline in species

The human race all around the world wonders if the climate is changing due to human activity or if it is just a natural occurrence. At certain parts of the Earth's surface, the climate can be observed much differently than other locations. As the years go by the average temperature of the Earth increases by little intervals. There are several different reasons why people believe the climate is changing every year. However, the increase of worldwide population and production of heat to the atmosphere is due to the increase of human activities that take place on a daily basis. Human activity is the main cause of the global climate change. The human impact on climate exceeds any known changes due to natural processes. The impact of this human activity is often misunderstood when looking at climate change.

When Americans think of nature images of the wild west, wide open plains, and majestic landscapes spring forth. Nature is part of the American heritage; a site of beauty set aside for preservation outside the industrial cities that encompasses daily life. Because of this segregation between nature and man, it is easy to forget that everything on the planet is nature, not simply the parks set aside for preservation and egos. Throughout American history, dating as far back as the indigenous people, this connection between man and the natural world has been prevalent. By examining the the conservationist movement of the twentieth century and the impact Americans have had on the environment, there is a chance to close the chasm that now exists

I agree with Anderson’s idea of making use of restoration techniques used by California natives because it focuses on conservation through action rather than a “hands off” approach. The California native techniques may be useful because it can help caretakers actively participate in restoration of flora and fauna while learning about their habitat and what makes them flourish. The natives were also concerned with “a sense of respect which consequently promoted habitat heterogeneity, increased biodiversity, and a well maintained vegetation system” (Anderson 2005). If caretakers can take native management techniques and combine it with their background of sciences concerning the natural world they can come up with a whole new technique of restoration

Often, toxic substances are being drained into the air, waterways, and undergrounds wells. According to the report by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), over 60 million pounds of deadly chemicals are produced by industries in Florida. Notably, Florida’s water has been suffering mercury contamination until the state’s department of migration issues a circular regularly for regulations of eating freshwater fish in the region (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission). In fact, such metals emanate from coal combustion’s emissions which run into water bodies. Not to mention, pesticides and herbicides utilized by government and homeowners pollute the environment (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission). Indeed, all chemicals released into the atmosphere find themselves in rivers.

The author offers her view through the use of logos and pathos in detailed, passionate words that are painted throughout the whole piece along with facts and figures. This is a call to action and awareness of the growing problems that can and will arise from all of the chemicals being misused without any regard for the balance of nature or man. Not only does she speak about how the almighty greed and very few regulations from companies will have an effect on us, she expresses how these things will be harmful to us as a species and for future generations .The author also makes a point to talk about how nature can be disrupted from its natural balance and order in that humans will most certainly throw things into chaos.

Humankind is drastically changing the face of the planet. Even climate change deniers cannot completely refute the basic idea—all one has to do is look out a window. From changing the course of rivers to clearing entire forests, one would be hard pressed to find a single area of the planet that does not bear the marks of our presence. In fact, so strong is our influence on the planet that scientists have for some time now been debating officially declaring a new geologic epoch.

Over the past couple of years, humans have managed to alter our landscape in various ways. As our population and sense of creation increases, we get the urge to expand our living and build up new technology alongside with it. Although this gradual change seems like a natural path for us to take, it also poses as a great threat. We are rapidly using all of our resources and by doing so, we continue to harm the environment in which we live in and also for future generations to come. If it wasn’t actions such as President Ulysses S. Grant signing for Yellow Stone to be the first national park or the Wilderness Act in 1964( NTL PARKS VIDEO); Our environment as we know it today, will not have some of its beautiful wilderness or protected areas that

The Federal Government owns nearly “30 percent” of the United States land mass- almost “650 million acres of land” (Paul, 2012). National parks, National Forests, and National Wildlife Refuges comprise the federally owned and managed public areas. These areas are managed by three main entities: “The National Park Service (NPS), The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)” (Edwards, 2012). The primary goal of these three agencies is to avoid the tragedy of the commons by preserving the natural resources on these lands, while still exhibiting economic growth based on them. Although, the Cato Institute study conducted in 2009 revealed shortcomings in the current managed plan. It showed overgrazed BLM lands,

Scuba divers can damage reefs, uncontrolled fishing can cause a rapid decline in fish populations. clearing forests will reduce living space and increase competition between species, damming rivers can disrupt normal patterns and deprive species of water or a place to live, trash and pollution can put harmful chemicals into the environment. These chemicals can cause problems with reproduction or even kill species.

Humans changed dramatically when Earth began maintaining a stable global temperature. Previously they were hunter-gatherers, moving from place to place to either hunt wild animals or pick fruits and vegetables in order to survive. With a stable climate this allowed humans to finally settle down and begin setting up communities that would harvest crops rather than gather them; tend to farm animals rather than hunt them. As time wore on humans developed much further, building towns and cities, and beginning to consume more resources than originally. For a time, this did not have much of an impact on the

Biological diversity is being lost on a global and local level every day. The loss in biodiversity, especially in plant species, can affect how productive ecosystems are and how well they function. Taking a look at ecosystems with high amounts of biological diversity can provide great insight to how it helps the ecosystem function properly and be more productive. The Amazon is a great case of tons of biodiversity in the environment. This makes the Amazon one of the most productive ecosystems in the world. Sadly, biodiversity is being lost and the effects will eventually be seen by humans. Something needs to be done about this problem. Wildlife conservation projects help in restoring ecosystems and protecting wildlife. These projects are not organized easily because of how many people are affected. Communication between wildlife services, governments, businesses, and residents is crucial for the success of a project. Awareness on the importance of biodiversity and its benefits is the first step in being able to communicate and plan a project.Ecosystems can provide benefits to humans if they are functioning properly. The functioning of an ecosystem depends on how the organisms in it are interacting with one another. Ecosystems with more biodiversity tend to operate better and be more productive. The Amazon rainforest is an example that really exemplifies this. It is one of the most diverse forest in the world, and is also one of the most productive. The Amazon does great

Biodiversity is a measure of the diversity among organisms in different ecosystems. "Diversity" in this definition includes diversity within a species and among species, and among ecosystems.’

Within a healthy ecosystem, animals, along with humans, receive essential benefits or ecosystem services. However, human activities can drive this balance in a negative direction. Although we appreciate these services given from an ecosystem, like the produce made from the flowers, an increase of human activities can impact the health of an ecosystem. We interfere with the balance of ecosystems when we release pesticides on our crops in hopes of protecting them from unwanted pests. The pesticides harm helpful insects like bees. When the there are no bees present to pollinate the flowers of fruits, it will be hard for fruits to grow. Not only will this hurt the production of fruit and our consumption, but it will also affect other organisms like birds that eat those fruits. The impacts of Human activities can be either a good or bad thing depending if regulations are in place to control our effects and reducing damages. Lack of conservation or management practices could result in people to believe deforestation, dumping, and waste does not have an impact to our planet. To reverse this belief that consumption and waste production is not a problem, we need to show people the incentives that come with being green. Many companies have sold their products this way to make us believe we are doing a good thing. By using our reason of belonging, we would need to come up with a way that involves enhancing ourselves while not hurting our income. From studies done, it can be seen that